Musical Theatre

What elements are needed in a musical?

• singing

• dancing

• plot

• all of these

Answer explanation

Which musical genres influenced the development of musical theatre?

• opera

• jazz

• rock

• ragtime

Answer explanation

They have all inspired musical theatre development.

Which of these is not associated with musical theatre production?

• Andrew Lloyd Webber

• Tim Rice

• Ridley Scott

• Stephen Sondheim

Answer explanation

Ridley Scott is a famous director and producer of film and television.

Which type of musical number features the whole cast?

• duet

• solo

• action

• ensemble/chorus

Answer explanation

Which of these is not a musical?

• Matilda

• 1984

• Blood Brothers

• The Lion King

Answer explanation

1984 is a book, film and adapted stage play.

The modern musical (featuring acting, song and dance) started in...

• Canada

• France

• England

• America

Answer explanation

1943, Rogers and Hammerstein opened Oklahoma. This work is now a touchstone for the story, character development and production of modern musicals.

Phantom of the opera is the longest-running Broadway show?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is the longest-running show in Broadway history. It officially opened on January 26, 1988, and is still playing at the Majestic

What is a jukebox musical?

• the jukebox plays the principal role

• a show that uses popular music instead of original songs

• a show with songs from the future

• a musical with no singing

Answer explanation

We Will Rock You, Mamma Mia, Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical are all examples of Jukebox Musicals.

Musicals are well known for addressing difficult subjects/social theme/situations.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Rent and Dear Evan Hansen are examples of Musicals with Serious subject matters.

Which one of these is not a type of musical?

• Rock

• Revue

• Book

• Ballet

Answer explanation

Ballet is a dance genre that can be included in musicals.