Golden Age Classics
Showtunes & Lyrics
Behind the Scenes
Stagecraft Basics
Broadway Trivia & Awards
100

Rodgers and Hammerstein's first collaboration, which revolutionized the integrated musical.

What is Oklahoma? 

100

In West Side Story, this song is sung by Maria after she meets Tony.

What is Tonight? 

100

The term for the person who oversees the entire artistic vision of the production.

What is the Director? 

100

The area of the stage furthest away from the audience.

What is Upstage? 

100

The annual awards ceremony that celebrates excellence in Broadway theatre.

What are the Tony Awards? 

200

This show features the song "My Favorite Things" and takes place in Austria.

What is "The Sound of Music"?

200

The opening number of Les Misérables is titled this.

What is Look Down?

200

The person responsible for the actual "steps" and movement of the actors.

What is the Choreographer? 

200

The type of stage that looks like a picture frame; the most common type of theatre.  

What is a Proscenium?

200

The name of the Manhattan theatre district that is a major hub for tourism and show business.

What is Times Square? 

300

This show tackles themes of prejudice with songs like "You've Got to Be Carefully Taught."

What is South Pacific? 

300

This Wicked song is sung by Elphaba at the end of Act I.

What is Defying Gravity? 

300

The musical theatre document that contains all the dialogue, lyrics, and stage directions.

What is the Libretto? 

300

The precise movement and positioning of actors on stage.

What is Blocking? 

300

The record-holder for the longest-running show in Broadway history.

What is Phantom of the Opera? 

400

This show features the famous "Soliloquy" and a tragic carnival barker as the lead.

What is Carousel? 

400

This Hamilton song details the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr.

What is "The World Was Wide Enough"?

400

The term for a "try-out" or performance to get a role

What is an Audition? 
400

The line of sight from the audience to the stage, which determine where scenery or actors can be hidden. 

What are sightlines? 
400

The prestigious award (named after a famous journalist) given to a musical for excellence in storytelling, often featuring social commentary.

What is the Pulitzer Prize for Drama? 

500

Based on Damon Runyon’s stories, this show features gamblers and "Mission" workers.

What is Guys and Dolls? 

500

The opening anthem of Rent that establishes the premise of the show.

What is "Rent"?

500

The term for the person who manages the budget and business aspects of a Broadway show.

What is a Producer? 

500

The section of the stage that extends in front of the proscenium arch.

What is the apron? 

500

The "EGOT" acronym stands for these four major entertainment awards.

What are Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony?