Musical Theatre Concepts Quiz

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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.

Patter Song Signup and view all the answers

The book containing the text of a musical.

Libretto Signup and view all the answers

This play was one of the inspirations for 'Cabaret'.

I am a Camera Signup and view all the answers

Who is the lyricist/composer team for 'Oklahoma'?

Rodgers and Hammerstein Signup and view all the answers

Which musical has John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald as characters?

Assassins Signup and view all the answers

John Adams and Benjamin Franklin are characters in this Broadway musical.

1776 Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote and composed 'Songs for a New World'?

Jason Robert Brown Signup and view all the answers

This musical is based on the Peanuts comic strip.

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Signup and view all the answers

Neil Simon wrote the book for this 1966 Broadway musical.

Sweet Charity Signup and view all the answers

Who is the lyricist/composer team for 'South Pacific'?

Rodgers and Hammerstein Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the book, music and lyrics for 'The Music Man'?

Meredith Wilson Signup and view all the answers

Who are the lyricist/composer team for 'My Fair Lady'?

Lerner and Loewe Signup and view all the answers

Who is the lyricist/composer team for 'Pal Joey'?

Rodgers and Hart Signup and view all the answers

The musical 'Rent' is based on what Puccini opera?

La Bohème Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the music and lyrics for 'Godspell'?

Stephen Schwartz Signup and view all the answers

Andrew Lloyd Weber wrote the music for Evita. Who wrote the lyrics?

Tim Rice Signup and view all the answers

Who is the lyricist/composer team for 'Cabaret'?

Kander and Ebb Signup and view all the answers

Sondheim's Company is an example of a __________ musical.

Concept Signup and view all the answers

Oklahoma is an example of a ___________ musical.

Book Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Show Boat premiere in New York?

1927 Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the music and lyrics for 'Kiss Me Kate'?

Cole Porter Signup and view all the answers

Match the following genres with their characteristics:

Opera = Fully sung with no spoken dialogue Operetta = Includes some spoken dialogue Musical = Combination of songs, dialogue, and dance Vaudeville = Variety performances and sketches Signup and view all the answers

This genre evolved from the French opéra comique.

Operetta Signup and view all the answers

This duo collaborated on fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896.

Gilbert and Sullivan Signup and view all the answers

What Gilbert and Sullivan musical features a character named PoohBah?

The Mikado Signup and view all the answers

'Starlight Express' is best-known as the musical where actors perform wearing ________.

Roller skates Signup and view all the answers

Jesus Christ Superstar is an example of a ________ opera.

Rock Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the club in 'Cabaret'?

Kit Kat Club Signup and view all the answers

Mamma Mia! is a musical that uses the songs of what pop group?

ABBA Signup and view all the answers

This musical, based on a play called 'Green Grow the Lilacs' includes a fifteen-minute 'dream ballet.'

Oklahoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the last name of the main character in Annie Get Your Gun?

Oakley Signup and view all the answers

The character Major-General Stanley can be found in what Gilbert and Sullivan musical?

The Pirates of Penzance Signup and view all the answers

This musical takes place in a village that only appears one day every 100 years.

Brigadoon Signup and view all the answers

Andrew Lloyd Weber wrote this part in 'The Phantom of the Opera' for Sarah Brightman, his wife at the time.

Christine Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the music and lyrics for 'Rent'?

Jonathan Larson Signup and view all the answers

This climax of this musical features a helicopter landing on the stage.

Miss Saigon Signup and view all the answers

Nellie Forbush and Emile de Becque are characters in this musical.

South Pacific Signup and view all the answers

Les Misérables makes extensive use of recitative, otherwise known as _____________.

Sung dialogue Signup and view all the answers

Stephen Sondheim wrote the lyrics for 'West Side Story.' Who wrote the music?

Leonard Bernstein Signup and view all the answers

This Sondheim musical is inspired by a painting by Georges Seurat.

Sunday in the Park with George Signup and view all the answers

In this musical Broadway dancers audition for a show.

A Chorus Line Signup and view all the answers

This musical was based on the movie 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'.

Spamalot Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the music and lyrics for 'Anything Goes'?

Cole Porter Signup and view all the answers

Laurey and Curly are the main characters in what musical?

Oklahoma Signup and view all the answers

Melchior, Moritz and Wendla are the main characters in what musical?

Spring Awakening Signup and view all the answers

Rum Tum Tugger, Mungojerrie, and Rumpleteazer are characters in what musical?

Cats Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Adelaide's Lament' come from?

Guys and Dolls Signup and view all the answers

In the second act of 'Sweeney Todd,' what kind of meat does Mrs. Lovett use for her pies?

Human Signup and view all the answers

This musical is based on a book called 'Anna and the King of Siam'.

The King and I Signup and view all the answers

Conrad Birdie is an Elvis Presley type character in this musical.

Bye Bye Birdie Signup and view all the answers

This satirical Broadway musical features the use of puppets alongside human actors.

Avenue Q Signup and view all the answers

A chandelier crashes to the stage in this musical.

The Phantom of the Opera Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the book and lyrics for 'Show Boat'?

Oscar Hammerstein Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'If I Loved You' come from?

Carousel Signup and view all the answers

In this musical, Effie White and Deena Jones are part of a female singing trio.

Dreamgirls Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Three Little Maids from School' come from?

The Mikado Signup and view all the answers

This musical is subtitled 'The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical'.

Hair Signup and view all the answers

Danny, Sandy and Rizzo are characters in this musical.

Grease Signup and view all the answers

Who starred as Danny in the movie version of 'Grease'?

John Travolta Signup and view all the answers

Who starred as Maria in the movie version of 'The Sound of Music'?

Julie Andrews Signup and view all the answers

Who starred as Seymour in the film version of 'Little Shop of Horrors'?

Rick Moranis Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the music and lyrics for 'Wicked'?

Stephen Schwartz Signup and view all the answers

Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the music and lyrics for which Tony Award winning musical?

In the Heights Signup and view all the answers

This musical is based on the books of Dr. Seuss.

Seussical Signup and view all the answers

This musical is based on the Hans Christian Andersen story 'The Ugly Duckling.'

Honk! Signup and view all the answers

He directed and choreographed 'Sweet Charity' and 'Chicago'.

Bob Fosse Signup and view all the answers

This musical is based on the story of a half boy, half....something else!

Bat Boy: The Musical Signup and view all the answers

This revue with chorus girls in lavish costumes ran on Broadway from 1907 through 1931. It later became a radio program.

Ziegfeld Follies Signup and view all the answers

Who starred as Sally Bowles in the movie version of 'Cabaret'?

Liza Minnelli Signup and view all the answers

Who starred as Eva Peron in the movie version of 'Evita'?

Madonna Signup and view all the answers

Who starred as Roxie Hart in the movie version of the musical 'Chicago'?

Renée Zellweger Signup and view all the answers

What musical does 'Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets' come from?

Damn Yankees Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Anything You Can Do' come from?

Annie Get Your Gun Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'If Ever I Would Leave You' come from?

Camelot Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Beauty School Dropout' come from?

Grease Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'If I Were a Rich Man' come from?

Fiddler on the Roof Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Giants in the Sky' come from?

Into the Woods Signup and view all the answers

Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' is the opening song from which Broadway musical?

Oklahoma! Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Hernando's Hideaway' come from?

The Pajama Game Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Tomorrow' come from?

Annie Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Old Man River' come from?

Showboat Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Summertime' come from?

Porgy and Bess Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Time Warp' come from?

The Rocky Horror Show Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'There's No Business Like Show Business' come from?

Annie Get Your Gun Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' come from?

Evita Signup and view all the answers

The song 'It's a Privilege to Pee' comes from which musical?

Urinetown Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Not For the Life of Me' come from?

Thoroughly Modern Millie Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'On the Street Where You Live' come from?

My Fair Lady Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Do-Re-Mi' come from?

The Sound of Music Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'One' come from?

A Chorus Line Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'I Dreamed a Dream' come from?

Les Misérables Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'The Music of the Night' come from?

The Phantom of the Opera Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'You Can't Stop the Beat' come from?

Hairspray Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'There's a Fine, Fine Line' come from?

Avenue Q Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Memory' come from?

Cats Signup and view all the answers

What musical does the song 'Day by Day' come from?

Godspell Signup and view all the answers

What musical features a song called 'Maria'?

West Side Story Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge of musical theatre terminology with this engaging quiz. From concept musicals to jukebox shows, explore the different types of musicals and their definitions. Perfect for theatre enthusiasts and students alike!