Lesson 1
A show in musical theatre is called a Broadway ________.
Musical
What major U.S. city did we visit in Lesson 2 of the Musical Theater unit?
New York City
Name the job title of the person who writes the words for the music in a musical.
a lyricist
Off-Broadway shows are typically larger or smaller than the main Broadway shows?
smaller
Name 1 way that Opera and Musical Theatre shows are alike.
Both require singing, acting, movement/dancing. Both have been done in outdoor and indoor theatres. Both are forms of entertainment. Both use costumes, set design, plot, characters, etc.
A cast member in a musical must be able to act, ____, and ______.
(act) sing, and dance.
When traveling from California to New York, are you traveling east or west?
East (New York is on the East Coast of the U.S.)
What does a Choreographer do in a musical?
in charge of dance routines, movement between characters, even movement between scenes/etc.
Each Broadway show rehearses for about how many weeks?
6-8 weeks on average
Name 2 Disney movies that were made in musical theatre shows.
Examples: Lion King, Aladdin, Tarzan, Mary Poppins, Mulan, Cinderella, Lion King, etc.
Name at least 2 musicals. For example, "Wizard of Oz".
Up to teacher for correct response, but here are a few answers: High School Musical, Hamilton, Hairspray, Grease, Seussical, Mary Poppins, (lots of Disney titles), My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, Cinderella, Frozen, etc.
Where are all the Broadway shows (musicals) shown in New York City?
Broadway street, Manhattan, Theatre District and Lincoln Center
New York City
When someone is called a "triple threat", what does that mean?
They can dance, sing, and act.
How many Broadway theaters are in Manhattan (Broadway street) in New York City?
41
Name 3 movies that are both musicals performed on stage and on screen. (Musicals made into movies & on Broadway).
Up to teacher for correct response.
Some examples: Grease, Frozen, High School Musical, Rodger's & Hammerstein Cinderella, Enchanted, Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, The Greatest Showman, lots of Disney titles, My Fair Lady, Sound of Music, Sister Act, etc.
During tech week or last few weeks before a Broadway show opens, how many hours are performers expected to be at practice on stage?
12 hours a day (That's a lot of singing/dancing/movement!)
What are the writers on Broadways or Playwrights in charge of doing for the show?
writing the story, correct research/application of historical background of story, writing the script, correct spelling/language use, etc.
The history of musical theater started with shows in what European country?
Greece
What is the average amount of time given for an audition in a musical theatre show?
1 minute (average)
New York City, New York
How many seats would you find in a Broadway theater on Broadway? (not an off-Broadway show)
at least 500 seats
List at least 3 positions that work behind the scenes in a musical. (Not seen at performance but mentioned in program)
stage manager, lighting director, set designer, costume designer, choreographer, producer, special effects, make-up artists, hair stylists, tech crew, stage crew, stage manager, etc.
Name 1 thing that traveling Broadway shows usually have that regular Broadway shows in New York City do not.
Up to teacher, Examples - easier to break down set design, not as famous or well-known performers, etc.
FALSE: Every character in musical theater needs to have their make-up done to bring out facial features, lighting aspects, and bring the character to life. Proper make-up application makes a HUGE difference in how the audience interprets & views the performer's appearance.