Black Beauty
Thought objectively less sexy, Mimi still needs someone to light her candle in this 1896 opera that inspired a hit Broadway musical.
North of Oregon, South of Canada
What is Washington?
Can't Be Tamed; Malibu; Younger Now
Who is Miley Cyrus?
A bad dream where you're being chased by a frightening Blanche Dubois with finger blades. Turn on the lights!
What is a Nightmare on Elm Streetcar Named Desire?
The Black Panther comes from this Marvel location, rich in vibranium.
What is Wakanda?
The Queen of the Night is not just what I call myself after 8pm, she also sings one of the most well known arias of all time in this Mozart opera featuring an instrument that turns sorrow to joy.
What is The Magic Flute?
South of Arkansas, East of Texas.
What is Louisiana?
I'm Your Baby Tonight; So Emotional; The Star Spangled Banner
Who is Whitney Houston?
A Truman Capote novel starring a crimson citrus.
What is In Cold Blood Orange?
Killing about a third of the population of Europe, the Black Plague defined this decade of the 1300's.
What is the 1340's?
This opera ends with the title madam committing hara-kiri.
What is Madam Butterfly?
West of Kansas, South of Wyoming
What is Colorado?
Believe; If I Could Turn Back Time; Dark Lady
Who is Cher?
Mexican fast-food chain who is also the most beautiful girl at the dance <3
What is Taco Bell(e) of the ball?
BlacKkKlansman scored Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and Best Director-- the last of which would have been awarded to this man.
Who is Spike Lee?
While I only know this song from an episode of Hey Arnold!, you might recognize the melody from this opera that shares a name with one of it's female characters.
"My name's Don Arnold... please have a caramel / Your hair is lovely - do you like my pants? / They're made of satin, the cape's pure Latin - I had it tailored in the south of France!"
What is Carmen?
East of New York, West of Rhode Island
What is Connecticut?
crushcrushcrush; Misery Business; Ain't It Fun
Who is Haley Williams? (Paramore)
Shonda Rhimes's Annaliese Keating assists Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot on this homicidal journey.
What is How to Get Away with Murder on the Orient Express?
In Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, this character is described as being black from the ears to the tip of his tail. The musical however, gave his coat more of tuxedo feel-- much more fitting for a magician.
Who is Mr. Mistoffelees?
This opera about two lovers is cited as a landmark in the development of Western music, moving away from traditional tonal harmony. It even has a chord named after it.
(also v niche, but if you've seen Melancholia, you've heard it)
What is Tristan und Isolde?
South of Indiana
What is Kentucky?
Wuthering Heights; Running Up That Hill; This Woman's Work
Who is Kate Bush?
These reality contestants are still trying to receive the final rose, but end up in a John Milton epic about Satan and the Fall of Man.
What is Bachelor in Paradise Lost?