West End Musicals Flashcards

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Les Misérables - Plot Summary

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in 19th-century France, follows ex-convict Jean Valjean's quest for redemption amidst revolution.

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The Phantom of the Opera - Plot Summary

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mysterious masked figure haunts the Paris Opera House, obsessed with a young soprano, Christine.

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Wicked - Plot Summary

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the untold story of the witches of Oz, focusing on Elphaba's transformation into the Wicked Witch.

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Mamma Mia! - Plot Summary

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young woman invites three men to her wedding, hoping to discover which is her father, set to ABBA's hits.

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The Lion King - Plot Summary

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Simba's journey from cub to king, overcoming betrayal and embracing his destiny in the African savannah.

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"I Dreamed a Dream" - Les Misérables

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lament about lost dreams and harsh realities.

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"The Music of the Night" - The Phantom of the Opera

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Phantom's seductive invitation to Christine to embrace his world.

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"Defying Gravity" - Wicked

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powerful declaration of independence and self-discovery.

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"Dancing Queen" - Mamma Mia!

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the joy and freedom of dancing, a highlight of the musical.

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"Circle of Life" - The Lion King

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number that sets the stage for the cycle of life in the animal kingdom.