Musical Adaptations
Originally adapted from a cartoon Disney movie, this show is the highest-grossing musical of all time.
The Lion King.
What is the name for someone who writes plays?
A playwright.
Tom Holland, the newest Spiderman, also played the young role of _______ when he was a child.
Billy Elliot.
What begins with an “e” and only contains one letter?
An envelope.
What is the highest award called in the theatre community?
Tony Award.
This show won multiple Tony Awards in the 1970s, and retells a classic story through the African-American experience.
The Wiz.
The highest point of tension in a story.
The climax.
Idina Menzel, the voice of Elsa in Frozen, also originated the role of Elphaba in __________.
Wicked
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Seven.
A complication or restriction that must be solved on stage through lighting, props, or actors.
Theatrical limitation.
This show will be coming out with a Netflix Adaptation next year.
Matilda the Musical.
The action that takes place BEFORE the first words are spoken in a play.
The opening moment.
Ben Platt originated the role for which hit Broadway Musical?
Dear Evan Hansen.
What has hands, but can't clap?
A clock.
The reason children need to share a role on Broadway.
Child Labor Laws.
This musical is an adaptation of a historical biography and utilizes a turn-table on the set.
Hamilton.
The French word for "falling action" in the plot diagram.
Denouement.
Christian Bale, also known as Batman, originated the role of Jack Kelly in which MOVIE musical?
Newsies.
I shave everyday, but my beard never changes. What am I?
A barber.
Instead of trophies, actors were awarded _____ and ______ the first year of the Tony Awards.
Compact mirrors and lighters.
This Disney adaptation was completely destroyed by every journalist.
The Little Mermaid.
Stage directions.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of Hamilton, also created and starred which Tony-Award-Winning musical?
In the Heights.
A man dies of old age on his 25th birthday. How is this possible?
His birthday is February 29th.
Type of song that introduces a character in a musical.
The "I Am" song.