MT History
The "age" of the first, true American musicals.
The Golden Age
The term given to a performer who is very skilled in all three areas: singing, acting, and dancing.
Triple Threat
The number of Von Trapp children.
Seven
The first and last name of the leader of the Newsies (of that neighborhood).
Jack Kelly
The term for where the orchestra sits during a performance.
The Pit
The first true, American musical; named after a state.
Oklahoma!
A song in a musical that quite literally stops the show after the piece concludes; the audience appreciation is off the charts and applause seems endless.
Show Stopper
The name of the youngest Von Trapp child.
Gretl
The thing that went up causing the Newsies to strike.
The Price of Papers (for the Newsies)
The type of musical where the lines/dialogue are just as important as the songs/music.
Book Musical
The name given to the era/age spanning the 1970's-1990's featuring epic/mega musicals.
Pre-Contemporary
The instrumental introduction to a musical; usually begins before lights are fully down and while curtain remains shut.
Overture
The actress who played Maria (also played Mary Poppins and many other dames of the time).
Julie Andrews
Katherine's job title.
Reporter
Another name for a Jukebox Musical.
Revue
The two composers often referred to as the "Fathers of Musical Theatre"; they wrote Oklahoma!
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Largely considered the most difficult role in all of theatre; this person learns many different parts and can step in for any role as needed but does not regularly perform as part of the normal cast.
Swing
The song Maria sings as she is headed to the Von Trapp's house for the first time (hint: she is nervous about it and hypes herself up with this song).
I Have Confidence
Jack's secret talent (showcased at Ms. Medda's theatre).
Art (painting/drawing)
The contemporary musical featuring the song "Defying Gravity".
Wicked
The title of traveling comedy shows with music and dancing (and other variety acts) that were popular during the late 1880's and early 1900's.
Vaudeville
A musical in which an idea or concept takes precedence over the plot. Also, a musical that does not yet exist outside of a recorded album or the workshopping phase.
Concept Musical
The musical's composers/lyricists (hint: it was their last musical together before one of them passed).
Rodgers and Hammerstein
The neighborhood that all the other Newsies were waiting to hear from before joining the strike.
Brooklyn
The actor/tech labor union for artists associated with major, professional performances; makes sure that all cast and crew members are treated fairly and paid fairly.
Actor's Equity (Association)