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A __________ is a musical where the show's metaphor or statement is more important than the actual narrative.
Concept musical
This type of musical focuses on a cohesive story.
Book musical
This type of musical uses previously released songs for its score.
Jukebox musical
Gilbert and Sullivan excelled in this quick-paced rhythmic song style.
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The book containing the text of a musical.
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This play was one of the inspirations for 'Cabaret'.
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Who is the lyricist/composer team for 'Oklahoma'?
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Which musical has John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald as characters?
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John Adams and Benjamin Franklin are characters in this Broadway musical.
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Who wrote and composed 'Songs for a New World'?
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This musical is based on the Peanuts comic strip.
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Neil Simon wrote the book for this 1966 Broadway musical.
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Who is the lyricist/composer team for 'South Pacific'?
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Who wrote the book, music and lyrics for 'The Music Man'?
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Who are the lyricist/composer team for 'My Fair Lady'?
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Who is the lyricist/composer team for 'Pal Joey'?
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The musical 'Rent' is based on what Puccini opera?
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Who wrote the music and lyrics for 'Godspell'?
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Andrew Lloyd Weber wrote the music for Evita. Who wrote the lyrics?
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Who is the lyricist/composer team for 'Cabaret'?
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Sondheim's Company is an example of a __________ musical.
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Oklahoma is an example of a ___________ musical.
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In what year did Show Boat premiere in New York?
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Who wrote the music and lyrics for 'Kiss Me Kate'?
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Match the following genres with their characteristics:
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This genre evolved from the French opéra comique.
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This duo collaborated on fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896.
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What Gilbert and Sullivan musical features a character named PoohBah?
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'Starlight Express' is best-known as the musical where actors perform wearing ________.
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Jesus Christ Superstar is an example of a ________ opera.
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What is the name of the club in 'Cabaret'?
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Mamma Mia! is a musical that uses the songs of what pop group?
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This musical, based on a play called 'Green Grow the Lilacs' includes a fifteen-minute 'dream ballet.'
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What is the last name of the main character in Annie Get Your Gun?
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The character Major-General Stanley can be found in what Gilbert and Sullivan musical?
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This musical takes place in a village that only appears one day every 100 years.
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Andrew Lloyd Weber wrote this part in 'The Phantom of the Opera' for Sarah Brightman, his wife at the time.
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Who wrote the music and lyrics for 'Rent'?
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This climax of this musical features a helicopter landing on the stage.
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Nellie Forbush and Emile de Becque are characters in this musical.
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Les Misérables makes extensive use of recitative, otherwise known as _____________.
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Stephen Sondheim wrote the lyrics for 'West Side Story.' Who wrote the music?
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This Sondheim musical is inspired by a painting by Georges Seurat.
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In this musical Broadway dancers audition for a show.
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This musical was based on the movie 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'.
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Who wrote the music and lyrics for 'Anything Goes'?
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Laurey and Curly are the main characters in what musical?
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Melchior, Moritz and Wendla are the main characters in what musical?
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Rum Tum Tugger, Mungojerrie, and Rumpleteazer are characters in what musical?
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What musical does the song 'Adelaide's Lament' come from?
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In the second act of 'Sweeney Todd,' what kind of meat does Mrs. Lovett use for her pies?
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This musical is based on a book called 'Anna and the King of Siam'.
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Conrad Birdie is an Elvis Presley type character in this musical.
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This satirical Broadway musical features the use of puppets alongside human actors.
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A chandelier crashes to the stage in this musical.
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Who wrote the book and lyrics for 'Show Boat'?
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What musical does the song 'If I Loved You' come from?
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In this musical, Effie White and Deena Jones are part of a female singing trio.
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What musical does the song 'Three Little Maids from School' come from?
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This musical is subtitled 'The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical'.
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Danny, Sandy and Rizzo are characters in this musical.
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Who starred as Danny in the movie version of 'Grease'?
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Who starred as Maria in the movie version of 'The Sound of Music'?
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Who starred as Seymour in the film version of 'Little Shop of Horrors'?
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Who wrote the music and lyrics for 'Wicked'?
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Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the music and lyrics for which Tony Award winning musical?
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This musical is based on the books of Dr. Seuss.
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This musical is based on the Hans Christian Andersen story 'The Ugly Duckling.'
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He directed and choreographed 'Sweet Charity' and 'Chicago'.
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This musical is based on the story of a half boy, half....something else!
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This revue with chorus girls in lavish costumes ran on Broadway from 1907 through 1931. It later became a radio program.
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Who starred as Sally Bowles in the movie version of 'Cabaret'?
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Who starred as Eva Peron in the movie version of 'Evita'?
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Who starred as Roxie Hart in the movie version of the musical 'Chicago'?
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What musical does 'Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets' come from?
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What musical does the song 'Anything You Can Do' come from?
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What musical does the song 'If Ever I Would Leave You' come from?
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What musical does the song 'Beauty School Dropout' come from?
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What musical does the song 'If I Were a Rich Man' come from?
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What musical does the song 'Giants in the Sky' come from?
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Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' is the opening song from which Broadway musical?
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What musical does the song 'Hernando's Hideaway' come from?
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What musical does the song 'Tomorrow' come from?
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What musical does the song 'Old Man River' come from?
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What musical does the song 'Summertime' come from?
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What musical does the song 'Time Warp' come from?
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What musical does the song 'There's No Business Like Show Business' come from?
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What musical does the song 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' come from?
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The song 'It's a Privilege to Pee' comes from which musical?
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What musical does the song 'Not For the Life of Me' come from?
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What musical does the song 'On the Street Where You Live' come from?
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What musical does the song 'Do-Re-Mi' come from?
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What musical does the song 'One' come from?
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What musical does the song 'I Dreamed a Dream' come from?
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What musical does the song 'The Music of the Night' come from?
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What musical does the song 'You Can't Stop the Beat' come from?
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What musical does the song 'There's a Fine, Fine Line' come from?
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What musical does the song 'Memory' come from?
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What musical does the song 'Day by Day' come from?
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What musical features a song called 'Maria'?
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Study Notes
Musical Theatre Concepts
- Concept Musical: Prioritizes metaphor or statement over narrative.
- Book Musical: Centers around a coherent storyline.
- Jukebox Musical: Incorporates previously released songs into its score.
Key Musical Terminology
- Patter Song: A rapid, rhythmic style of singing mastered by Gilbert and Sullivan.
- Libretto: The written text of a musical.
- Operetta: A lighter genre that can include spoken dialogue, evolved from French opéra comique.
Influential Works and Creators
- "I am a Camera": One inspiration for "Cabaret".
- Rodgers and Hammerstein: Lyricist/composer team behind "Oklahoma" and "South Pacific".
- Meredith Wilson: Created the book, music, and lyrics for "The Music Man".
- Stephen Schwartz: Authored the music and lyrics for "Godspell" and "Wicked".
Notable Musicals and Characters
- "Assassins": Features John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald.
- "1776": Includes characters John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.
- "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown": Based on the Peanuts comic strip.
- "Cats": Features characters like Rum Tum Tugger and Mungojerrie.
Iconic Musical Numbers
- "If I Loved You": From "Carousel".
- "Adelaide's Lament": Featured in "Guys and Dolls".
- "Memory": A signature song from "Cats".
Noteworthy Performances and Adaptations
- "Mamma Mia!": Integrates music from ABBA.
- "Starlight Express": Known for performers on roller skates.
- "Miss Saigon": Famous for the helicopter landing scene.
Prominent Teams and Collaborations
- Kander and Ebb: Responsible for "Cabaret".
- Gilbert and Sullivan: Creators of renowned comic operas, including "The Mikado".
- Bob Fosse: Directed "Sweet Charity" and "Chicago", notable for his choreography style.
Recent and Contemporary Musicals
- "In the Heights": Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, a Tony Award winner.
- "Avenue Q": A satirical musical featuring puppets.
- "Spring Awakening": Explores themes of adolescence through characters Melchior, Moritz, and Wendla.
Musical Historical Context
- Show Boat: Premiered in New York in 1927, significant for musical history.
- "Hair": Subtitled "The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical", reflects the counterculture of the era.
Famous Songs and Their Musicals
- "Don't Cry for Me Argentina": From "Evita".
- "One": A defining piece from "A Chorus Line".
- "Time Warp": Recognized from "The Rocky Horror Show".
Additional Musical Elements
- Les Misérables: Utilizes extensive recitative, also known as sung dialogue.
- "A Chorus Line": Notable for depicting dancers auditioning for a show.
- "The Phantom of the Opera": Features a dramatic chandelier crash on stage.
Star Performers
- Julie Andrews: Starred as Maria in "The Sound of Music".
- John Travolta: Played Danny in the film version of "Grease".
- Liza Minnelli: Portrayed Sally Bowles in the movie "Cabaret".
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