Musicals and Their Plots
This musical follows Alexander Hamilton's rise and fall in American Politics
What is Hamilton
This actress is known for originating the role of Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway.
Who is Idina Menzel?
This New York street is known as the center of American theater.
What is Broadway?
The sun’ll come out tomorrow”
What is Annie?
The person responsible for writing the songs in a musical is called this.
What is a composer?
This musical tells the story of two witches in Oz before Dorothy arrives
What is Wicked?
He played Alexander Hamilton in the original cast and wrote the musical.
Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda?
The annual awards given for excellence in Broadway theater are called this.
What are the Tony Awards?
“Do you hear the people sing, singing the song of angry men?” is from this show.
What is Les Misérables?
This role involves designing the visual elements of a show, like costumes and set pieces.
What is a scenic designer?
A French revolution and a stolen load of bread are central to this musical.
What is Les Misérables
This Broadway legend starred in Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and Gypsy.
Who is Angela Lansbury?
This was the longest-running Broadway show before closing in 2023.
What is The Phantom of the Opera?
“Do you hear the people sing, singing the song of angry men?” is from this show.
What is “Cell Block Tango”?
This term describes when an actor steps into a major role at the last minute.
What is an understudy?
This musical features the characters Elder Price and Elder Cunningham on a religious mission.
What is The Book of Mormon?
Known for his booming voice, he originated the role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables.
Who is Colm Wilkinson?
This groundbreaking musical, featuring an all-Black cast, opened in 1975 and won Best Musical.
What is The Wiz?
Defying Gravity” is sung by this character in Wicked.
Who is Elphaba?
The orchestra’s leader, responsible for conducting the music, is called this.
What is a musical director?
Based on a novel, this show follows a feline competition to choose a cat to be reborn.
What is Cats?
This performer won a Tony for playing Lola in Kinky Boots and is also a Pose star.
Who is Billy Porter?
In 1996, this rock musical about artists struggling with AIDS changed Broadway forever.
What is Rent?
This hauntingly beautiful ballad closes The Phantom of the Opera.
What is “The Music of the Night”?
The Broadway tradition where actors meet fans outside after the show is called this.
What is stage dooring?