Musical Theatre History 1960 to present

The 1960s marked the end of the __________ age.

• real

• true

• golden

• dark

What was the name of the first true ROCK musical that celebrated the hippie culture?

• Let the Sun Shine In

• Age of Aquarius

• A Chorus Line

• Hair

Stephen Sondheim wrote the music for all of these musicals except:

• West Side Story

• Cats

• Sweeney Todd

• Into the Woods

The 1970s introduced the idea of the ______________ musical.

• concept

• revue

• revival

• jukebox

What is the best definition of a concept musical?

• all music from the same artist

• a musical that tied songs into the plot

• no traditional plot, no realistic external settings (explored the central character's inner state and used a theme)

• small scenes connected to a larger plot

Who is known for his choreography of Chicago and Cabaret?

• Bob Fosse

• Stephen Sondheim

• Jerome Robbins

• Agnes DeMille

Whose choreography was considered too suggestive and sexualized?

• Michael Bennett

• Bob Fosse

• Casey Nikolaw

• Agnes DeMille

Which musical is Michael Bennett best known for?

• The Pajame Game

• A Chorus Line

• Sweeney Todd

• Cabaret

What is A Chorus Line about?

• cats dancing around onstage

• a group of singers and dancers auditioning to be in a Broadway show

• a drama about a crime committed by someone in a chorus

• Alexander Hamilton wanting to be president of the U.S.

At the 1976 Tony Awards, what show won the most awards?

• Chicago

• A Chorus Line