History
Where did theatre originate?
Ancient Greece
Which playwright is credited with creating 1700 modern words?
Shakespeare
What is get on your cues mean?
When a stage manager or director says "get on your cues it means they must concentrate so they can react as soon as they get a cue. This is often said when someone notices that the cast is reacting when they see others reacting.
When was the first Tony awards?
1947
What lyricist had a Broadway theatre named after him?
Stephen Sondheim
When did Broadway become known as Broadway?
Early 1800s
What do a lot of actors believe about their theatres?
That ghosts haunt their theatres and frequently attend productions.
What is death by cues?
When there are a lot of cues in a short period of time, technicians can suffer death by cues by having too many cues at one time.
Which show has been nominated for the most Tony awards?
Hamilton
The smash Broadway hit Hamilton is staged in a theatre called what?
Richard Rodgers
What is the longest running Broadway Show?
Phantom of the Oprea
What is the record for the most costume changes in one production?
37
What is a dramaturg?
A person who aids in the continuity, clarification, and storytelling during a production. Used in period peices maintaining authenticity.
How many Tonys were the most Tonys recieved by a musical play?
12
What colorful 3 word term for Broadway is alluding to irs distinction of being one of the first electrically illuminated streets in the country, was coined in 1901?
Great White Way
What is known as the shortest running show in history?
The Intimate Review
Which letter is gerenally not used in theatres?
I
What is a Sitzprobe?
A german term describing the first time actors sit with the orchestra to rehearse the music or score oof a play, focusing on the vocal and instrumental aspects of the proformance.
How many Tonys were the most Tonys recieved by a non musical play?
7
What film that was famously misannounced as an Oscar winner will get the Broadway treatment?
La La Land
Which show was known as the first Broadway show?
The Black Crook
What common sound do people make at each other that is a superstition in theater?
Whistling
What makes a show considered Off-Broadway?
The seat count
How many people recieved the coveted EGOT?
16
Annie’s mutt Sandy has been played by different dogs on stage and screen, but a mix of which terrier breed was the first to bring the role to life on Broadway in 1977?
Airedale Terrier