The Basics
What is award show dedicated to Broadway theater called?
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theater or The Tony Awards
Bob Fosse
What show was I, Amaris Garza, the lead in? (y'all better know, I've talked about it so much)
Guys and Dolls
This show was based on the life and accomplishments of a United States founding father who's face can be found on the 10 dollar bill.
Hamilton
Having created Musicals such as Hamilton and In the Heights, as well as having made music for countless musical movies this composer has become a pillar of modern musicals.
Lin Manuel Miranda
What is a Jukebox Musical?
A musical that uses a score primarily composed of pre-existing, popular songs, rather than original musical compositions. (ex. Mamma Mia, Moulin Rouge, MJ, Rock of Ages, ect.)
This legendary composer and lyricist was responsible for shows such as Into The Woods, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Company, and Follies.
Stephen Sondheim
What is the Golden Age of musical theater?
The period of theater from 1940-1960
This musical tells the stories of the wives of King Henry 8th
SIX
Contemporary musicals often incorporate this music genre.(multiple answers)
Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, and, Folk
In the late 1800s, what was Broadway's nickname?
"The Great White Way" As the Theater District in New York was one of the first streets to be fully illuminated by electric bulbs.
This Iconic performer has 6 Tony awards and just recently became the most Tony nominated performer with her role as Rose in the Broadway Revival of "Gypsy".
Audra Mcdonald
Why was the Golden Age important?
This period saw the rise of the musical as we know it today, influencing popular culture and creating enduring works of art.
This musical is based off of the events surrounding the Vietnam War and the Hippie movement.
Hair
Modern musical theater often explores topics that once were greatly stigmatized, such as..(multiple answers)
Racism, economic inequality, LGBTQIA+, and illness(physical and mental)
What was the longest running show in Broadway history?
The Phantom of The Opera, which ran from 1988 to 2023.
This writing and composing duo are responsible for classics such as The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, Cinderella, and The King and I.
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II
What musical is known for "launching" the Golden Age?
Oklahoma!
This musical tells the story of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, unexpectedly hosted thousands of passengers after the September 11th, 2001 attacks, when US airspace was closed.
Come From Away
Name one of the nominees for Best Musical at the Tony's this year.
Buena Vista Social Club, Operation Mincemeat, Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, and Dead Outlaw
What are the 5 main types of Musicals?
Book Musicals, Revues, Jukebox Musicals, Concept Musicals, and Rock/Pop Musicals.
This male performer that sadly passed September of 2024 was known best for his roles in "Hello, Dolly!" for which he won a Grammy and Tony, and a Laurence Olivier Award for his performance as Elder Price in The Book of Mormon.
Gavin Creel
This practice of testing and providing a preview staging of a new work in order to gauge audience and critical reaction became popularized in the Golden Age.
Workshops
This musical tells the story of famous lovers and outlaws who roamed the countries committing robberies.
Bonnie and Clyde
Name a musical composed after 2014
Some examples- Hadestown, Six, Waitress, Hamilton, School of Rock, ect.