Theatre Production 1 (Vocab Flashcard #4)

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First actor on stage according to Ancient Greeks.

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Thespis

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One of the greatest American composers and lyricists with an Academy Award, eight Tony Awards, eight Grammys, and a Pulitzer Prize. Major works include Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, and Sunday in the Park with George. Also wrote lyrics for West Side Story and Gypsy.

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Stephen Sondheim

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American musical theatre lyricist & composer with Academy, Grammy, & Tony Awards. Shows: Wicked, Pocahontas, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Enchanted.

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Stephen Schwartz

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Composer & lyricist of Broadway musicals: Oklahoma, Sound of Music, South Pacific, Carousel, King and I, Cinderella.

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Rodgers & Hammerstein

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American songwriting duo known for musicals and films, winners of an Academy Award and a Tony Award. Notable works: Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, The Greatest Showman.

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Pasek & Paul

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American composer, lyricist, and actor known for Broadway's In The Heights and Hamilton. Awards: Pulitzer, 3 Tonys, 3 Grammys, Emmy.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

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English composer of musicals with 6 Tonys, 3 Grammys, and an Oscar. Notable works: Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber

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American composer with 8 Oscars, a Tony, and a Disney Legend award. Known for musicals like Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast.

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Alan Menken

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Greatest English playwright, author of Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet, among others.

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Shakespeare

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American entrepreneur, animator, voice actor, and film producer with 22 Oscars from 59 nominations.

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Walt Disney