Origins and The Early Days
What is musical theatre adapted from?
Operas
Who is Ethel Merman?
The First Lady of Broadway
What major musical style was introduced in the 1970s?
The Rock Musical
What show became really popular with a younger crowd and was inspired by the Opera, La Boheme?
Rent
DAILY DOUBLE
What is Ms. Perez's favorite musical?
The Sound of Music
What is Broadway?
A street in New York full of theatres.
Name two Rodgers and Hammerstein shows.
Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, The Sound of Music, Cinderella
What musicals became successful films in the 1970s?
Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, and Cabaret
What corporation started producing Broadway musicals?
Disney
What was the prize at the first-ever Tony Awards in 1947?
A cigarette lighter
What are three sources for musical theatre?
Operas, Novels, Straight Plays, Myths and Legends, Films, Historical Events
Why is the show Oklahoma! important to musical theatre history?
Oklahoma! was the first time song, dance, and storytelling were integrated together in the way we think of musical theatre today. Songs weren't just for fun, but actually furthered the story.
What are the characteristics of a megamusical?
Influenced by pop music, large casts, big sets, and special effects
What are the names of two musicals from the 2000s, trendy and "hip" era?
Spring Awakening, In the Heights, Wicked, Urinetown, Book of Mormon, Hamilton, Avenue Q
What is the longest-running show on Broadway?
The Phantom of the Opera
Who are Gilbert and Sullivan?
One of the earliest and most famous musical theatre partnerships that wrote 14 comic operas. They are also referred to as partner composers.
Name 4 Golden Age musicals (Not Rodgers and Hammerstein).
Annie Get Your Gun, Guys and Dolls, The Fantasticks, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, West Side Story, The Music Man, and Hello, Dolly!
Name a megamusical.
Miss Saigon, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Cats
What is a Jukebox Musical?
Musicals based on a collection of songs from a specific artist or group
How many puppets are in The Lion King?
More than 232
What was the first "real musical"?
Show Boat
Name one reason Broadway declined in the 1960s.
•The beginning of live sports was starting, and people stayed home to watch the games.
•New York was considered dangerous, especially at night, when shows were happening.
•There was social upheaval with the US Civil Rights movement and the Vietnam War
•Owning a TV had become affordable for the average family
•The film industry had started making everything in color, so films were more fun to watch at home.
Name 2 rock musicals.
Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, The Rocky Horror Show, Evita, Dreamgirls, The Wiz, Chicago
Name a jukebox musical AND the artist/music group(s) it features.
•Mamma Mia (Music by ABBA)
•Jersey Boys (Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons)
•We Will Rock You (Queen)
•Rock of Ages (Includes Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, etc.)
•Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash)
•MJ the Musical (Michael Jackson)
•Ain’t Too Proud (The Temptations)
Of the 26 Tony Award categories, how many was Hamilton nominated for and won?
Nominated for 16
Won 11