History of the Musical

The first songs that were used in plays can be found

• in the Renaissance period

• in Ancient Greece

• in Italy

• in Iceland

Where was the first opera performed?

• America

• England

• Italy

• Fiji

Where was the first opera performed?

• America

• England

• Italy

• Fiji

The name of the first musical was...

• The Black Cat

• The Black Fox

• The Black Cow

• The Black Crook

When did the early Broadway musicals begin?

• 1600s

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1900s

Features of early Broadways musicals include

• Flashy songs, Jazz Music, Dancing girls

• Flashy songs, Classical music, Dancing girls

• Serious songs, Jazz Music, Dancing girls

• Sad songs, marching music, Dancing girls

In 1927, this famous musical revolutionised the musical industry. It used songs as an important part of the story.

• Fishboat

• Showboat

• Boatshow

• Boatfish

What was Broadways biggest competitor?

• Fish and chips

• Television

• Movie musicals

• Ballet

What is the name of the musical that marked the beginning of the golden age of musical theatre in the 1940s?

• Idaho

• Grease

• Oklahoma

• Cats

In the 1960s, Rock and Roll hit America. The musical Westside Story was important because it discussed -

• Contemporary issues

• How to sing and dance at the same time

• Old fashioned ideas

• Books