American Musical Theatre 1980-1990

In 1980, how many NEW musicals were on Broadway?

• 1

• Less than 10

• More than 10

• 30

The 1980s introduced what TWO NEW Types of musicals?

• Rock Operas

• Pop Operas

• Mega Musicals

• Operettas

Which of the following was NOT a musical from the 1980s?

• Fiddler on the Roof

• Les Miserables

• Phantom of the Opera

• Into the Woods

Which other region had a big influence on Broadway?

• Germany

• France

• Italy

• Britain

What made musicals in the 1980s different than eras before?

• Large special effects

• Bigger scenery

• Larger casts

• All of the above

What is a pop opera?

• Similar to an opera, but in a more modern style

• No singing, only spoken dialogue

• Musical with no singing, only background music

• No dance, just singing

42nd Street was a musical that featured

• Puppetry

• Tap Dance

• Ballet

• Foreign Languages

Les Miserables' set was:

• Mechanical and included a turntable

• Stationary, with no moving parts

• There was no set, it's a bare stage

How many NEW musicals were on Broadway in 1990?

• 1

• Less than 10

• More than 10

• 30

Which of the following is NOT a musical from the 1990s

• Hamilton

• Once on this Island

• Beauty and the Beast

• The Lion King