Musical Theater
True or False: Actors use microphones
True
Have operas been adapted into musicals
Yes, they have
When did the first theater open on Broadway
1732
What was the first real musical
SHOW BOAT
How many times was Travis Scott nominated for a Grammy
10 times
Where does musical theater come from
The Greeks and Romans
What is the focus of an opera
Focus primarily on the music and
singing.
How many theaters are Currently on Broadway
Currently, there are 41 professional theatres on Broadway.
What was the most popular show in the 1860s
The Black Crook
When did Eazy E die
1995
What is the formula of Musicals
Meet the main character
• The main character sings an “I want” song.
Story unfolds of them journeying to discover their dream through a mix
of song, dialogue, and dance.
In the 1750s what was more popular
A: Musicals
B: Operas
C: Shakespeare
D: B and C
D: B and C
How much money did Broadway make in 2018-2019
$1,829,312,140 (close to 2 trillion dollars).
(Taking two trillion)
When was the first time Black and White actors were in the same musical
1927
why is rap called rap?
rap was a slang term referring to an oration or speech
Where did musical theaters become popular in the 1800s
France and Italy
What is the order in which opera performers are
Opera performers are musicians first and actors second (almost never a dancer)
When and Why was Broadway suspended
1775-1783 all theater was suspended due to the Revolutionary War.
What duo was popular in 1871-1896
GILBERT AND SULLIVAN
What is 50 Cent's best song
In Da Club
True or False: Musicals is mostly singing
False
Is this statement true: In opera, needing a microphone is frowned upon and it generally casts your singing ability in a weak light.
Yes, it is true
What did you need to be on Broadway
• Have at least a 500 seat theater
• Be in the Theater District in New York (not the actual street of Broadway)
How many comic novels did GILBERT AND SULLIVAN make
14
Who is the "King of Rap"
Jay-Z