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What is the main focus of the event described in the text?
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?
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?
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'?
What is the central love story in 'Oklahoma'?
Why does Laurey refuse Curly's invitation to the dance?
Why does Laurey refuse Curly's invitation to the dance?
What innovation did Rodgers and Hammerstein bring to Broadway musicals?
What innovation did Rodgers and Hammerstein bring to Broadway musicals?
What is the central theme that 'The Sound of Music' and 'Oklahoma' have in common?
What is the central theme that 'The Sound of Music' and 'Oklahoma' have in common?
What distinguishes 'The King and I' from other musicals of its time?
What distinguishes 'The King and I' from other musicals of its time?
Which musical represents a true-life tale based on a memoir?
Which musical represents a true-life tale based on a memoir?
What element significantly contributed to the success of 'The Sound of Music'?
What element significantly contributed to the success of 'The Sound of Music'?
What pivotal role does music play in 'Oklahoma'?
What pivotal role does music play in 'Oklahoma'?
What characterizes Rodgers and Hammerstein's formula for their musicals?
What characterizes Rodgers and Hammerstein's formula for their musicals?
'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?
'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?
'The Sound of Music' follows the story of Maria Rainer. What challenges does she face at the beginning of the musical?
'The Sound of Music' follows the story of Maria Rainer. What challenges does she face at the beginning of the musical?
'The King and I' marked a departure from earlier musicals due to its emphasis on ________.
'The King and I' marked a departure from earlier musicals due to its emphasis on ________.
What characterizes the partnership of Rodgers and Hammerstein?
What characterizes the partnership of Rodgers and Hammerstein?
What is unique about 'The Sound of Music' in terms of its cultural impact?
What is unique about 'The Sound of Music' in terms of its cultural impact?
