Jesters, Jokers, Buffoons and Fools are all known predecessors of this type of performance artist.
What are Clowns?
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What is Hamilton?
Before making her television debut on Glee, this actress landed roles in Les Mis, Ragtime, and Spring Awakening.
Who is Lea Michele?
Named by vaudevillian Harry Fox, this American dance popularized in the early 1900s is also part of the NATO phonetic alphabet.
What is the Foxtrot?
Frequently coming in at 35 pounds, professional models of this bass woodwind instrument cost the same as a 2026 Subaru Outback.
What is a contrabassoon/double bassoon?
This is the number of Von Trapp children in The Sound of Music.
What is Seven?
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What is Wicked?
The original Eurydice on Broadway, this actress has gone on to play roles in the Great Gatsby and Cabaret.
Who is Eva Noblezada?
Often mentioned by one-hit wonder Lou Bega, this Latin rhythm dance is an offshoot of danzΓ³n, the national dance of Cuba.
What is Mambo?
There are no visual tricks happening; this rare stringed instrument measures around 11 feet tall, and instead of being played like other string instruments, requires the use of levers and pedals.
What is an Octobass?
This "traditional" form of Japanese performance art which was originally performed exclusively by women until they were banned from performing in the early 1600s, is exclusively performed by men in elaborate costumes and makeup.
What is Kabuki?
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What is The Book of Mormon?
Played by Philippa Soo, Renee Elise Goldsbery and Jasmine Cephas-Jones respectively, these sisters are featured in the musical Hamilton.
**Name them from left to right!**
Often performed on the pitch prior to matches played by New Zealand's National Rugby Team, this ceremonial dance is widely utilized in MΔori culture.
What is Haka?

This electronic instrument also known as an aetherphone is played without the performer ever making contact, instead using proximity of the hands to determine volume and frequency to produce a sound.
What is Pantomiming or Miming?
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What is Sweeney Todd?
This actress's illustrious career has spanned six decades, with roles expanding beyond Broadway and into Hollywood where she's recently starred alongside Aubrey Plaza and Joaquin Phoenix.
Who is Patti Lupone?
Originating in the 70s and 80s in New York City, this dance style was brought back into the mainstream after a viral moment at the 2024 Olympics thanks to someone with the moniker "Raygun".
What is Breakdancing or Breaking or B-boying/B-girling?
More commonly found pointing off the side of a ship than in an orchestra pit, this piece of equipment was used in the percussion section for Tchaikovski's 1812 Overture.
What is a cannon?
What is The Color Purple?
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This actress of stage and screen holds the record for most Tony Awards won by a performer with six.
Who is Audra McDonald?
Originally a rural dance, this national dance of the Dominican Republic is now a widely taught ballroom dance performed with musical accompaniment from accordions.
What is Merengue?
A blend of an Oboe and Bassoon is named after it's creator whose last name sounds like what you'd do to a stand-up comedian who is bombing.
What is a heckelphone?