History
The kingdoms involved in the "Wars of the Three Kingdoms."
What are England, Scotland, and Ireland?
What is The Black Crook?
This song tells us what the character values, wants, or fears.
What is an "I Want" song?
Man that brought back theaters after Parliament banned them.
Who is Charles II?
This is the most common type of musical. It follows a story, and the singing and dancing enhances the story.
What is a Book Musical?
This major event caused minstrel shows to fall out of popularity.
What is The Civil War?
This show came out in 1927, and was considered innovative because it focused on plot and character development.
What is Show Boat?
Fast-paced, comical song with rapid fire delivery. Usually used to show off the lyricist's ability to rhyme.
What is a patter song?
These shows included music as a way of getting around the Stage Licensing Act of 1737.
What are Comic and Ballad Operas?
This musical uses popular songs that already exist and weaves them into the story.
What is a Jukebox Musical?
The Stage Licensing Act of 1737 did these two things.
What is limited the number of theaters and allowed parliament to censor performances?
This show came out in 1934, during the Great Depression. It became a standard for pop and jazz music, and also featured lots of tap dancing.
What is Anything Goes?
This is often referred to as a "bonus" song. It happens at the beginning of Act 2 and has very little to do with the plot.
What is an Act 2 Opener?
Plays in this genre focused on these three rules:
1. Unity of Action - one major event.
2. Unity of Time - less than 24 hours.
3. Unity of Place - one location.
What is Neoclassism?
This musical has little to no dialogue. Instead, everything is sung/set to music.
What is a Sung-Through Musical?
During this time period, most shows went back to focusing on spectacle over substance. Most shows had short runs, as people had less disposable income (aka cash to burn).
What is The Great Depression?
This musical first premiered in 1957. It was the first musical ever written for television and has been revived multiple times (some TV and some on stage).
What is Roger and Hammerstein's Cinderella?
Two characters who are NOT going to fall in love with each other sing a duet (spoiler, they usually fall in love).
Newer musicals tend to change this song to a duet between friends.
What is a Conditional Love Song?
These brothers were the first people to ever receive a Pulitzer Prize for a musical.
This musical has very little plot. Instead, it is a collection of songs that follow a similar theme.
What is a Cabaret-Style Musical?
This song usually happens near the end of a musical. It is the big, emotional moment that the musical has been building towards.
What is an 11 O'clock Number?
These shows gained popularity post Civil War. They paved the way for musical theater.
What are Music Halls and Vaudeville Shows?