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What character did Lea Salonga play in Miss Saigon?
What character did Lea Salonga play in Miss Saigon?
Which of the following musicals is based on a novel by Victor Hugo?
Which of the following musicals is based on a novel by Victor Hugo?
What is The Phantom of the Opera about?
What is The Phantom of the Opera about?
Study Notes
- Lea Salonga is a Filipino theater star who achieved success in London's West End and Broadway.
- She won multiple awards for her portrayal of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon.
- Miss Saigon is a modern adaptation of Madame Butterfly set in 1970s' Saigon during the Vietnam War.
- The musical opened in London in 1989 and on Broadway in 1991, running for over 4,000 performances.
- Salonga also played Eponine and Fantine in Les Misérables and Mei-Li in Flower Drum Song.
- The Phantom of the Opera is a Broadway musical based on the novel by Gaston Leroux.
- It tells the story of a beautiful singer seduced by a mysterious disfigured musical genius known as "the Phantom of the opera."
- The Phantom of the Opera is one of the longest-running Broadway musicals of all time and won multiple awards.
- Les Misérables is a musical based on the novel by Victor Hugo.
- It tells the story of Jean Valjean, a paroled convict, and other characters in 19th century France.
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Test your knowledge of theater with this quiz about Lea Salonga, Miss Saigon, The Phantom of the Opera, and Les Misérables. From Salonga's award-winning performances to the plots of these iconic musicals, see how much you know about these theatrical classics. Perfect for theater enthusiasts and anyone looking to expand their knowledge of Broadway and West End shows.