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3 Rodgers and Hammerstein: Musicals, Songs and Plots
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3 Rodgers and Hammerstein: Musicals, Songs and Plots

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What is the main focus of the event described in the text?

  • Watching classic Broadway plays in record time (correct)
  • Learning about the history of Broadway musicals
  • Exploring the works of contemporary playwrights
  • Attending a traditional Broadway musical performance

    • Who are Rodgers and Hammerstein?

  • A contemporary playwright duo
  • The lead characters in the play Oklahoma
  • A creative team known for changing American musicals (correct)
  • Two famous actors of mid-20th century Broadway

    • What is 'Oklahoma' based on?

  • A fictional story about cowboy Curly McLain
  • A play by Lynn Riggs called 'Green Grow the Lilacs' (correct)
  • A novel by Lynn Riggs
  • A play by Richard Rodgers

    • What is the central love story in 'Oklahoma'?

    <p>Cowboy Curly McLain and farm girl Laurey Williams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Laurey refuse Curly's invitation to the dance?

    <p>She is afraid of Jud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What innovation did Rodgers and Hammerstein bring to Broadway musicals?

    <p>Personal characters and unforgettable music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central theme that 'The Sound of Music' and 'Oklahoma' have in common?

    <p>The struggle to reconcile personal desires with societal expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes 'The King and I' from other musicals of its time?

    <p>The use of music as a means of revealing important plot information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which musical represents a true-life tale based on a memoir?

    <p>The Sound of Music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What element significantly contributed to the success of 'The Sound of Music'?

    <p>The incorporation of catchy and memorable music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pivotal role does music play in 'Oklahoma'?

    <p>It conveys all the important plot information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Rodgers and Hammerstein's formula for their musicals?

    <p>A strong baritone male lead and a light female soprano</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The King and I' is based on a novel that is in turn based on a true story. What is the main focus of this musical?

    <p>A schoolteacher's experiences tutoring the king's children in Siam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Sound of Music' follows the story of Maria Rainer. What challenges does she face at the beginning of the musical?

    <p>Adapting to life in the abbey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The King and I' marked a departure from earlier musicals due to its emphasis on ________.

    <p>Using music as a means of conveying important plot information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the partnership of Rodgers and Hammerstein?

    <p>They followed a formula for pacing and resolutions in their plays.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about 'The Sound of Music' in terms of its cultural impact?

    <p>It remains one of the most financially and culturally successful plays of all time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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