Intro to Musical Theater Final Exam

Which of the following is NOT one of the four things that make a musical a musical?

• Costumes

• Singing

• Dancing

• Characters

Musical theatre as we know it today developed from which two types of shows?

• Opera and Ballet

• Vaudeville and Plays

• Opera and Vaudeville

• Ballet and Plays

What era is known as the Golden Age of Musical Theatre?

• 1920's-1940's

• 1940's-1960's

• 1950's-1970's

• 1930's-1950's

What defines a rock musical?

• A musical with classical music themes

• A musical theater production with rock music

• A musical featuring only instrumental music

• A musical with a focus on dance numbers

Which of the following is an example of a mega musical?

• The Little Mermaid

• Grease

• Phantom of the Opera

• School of Rock

What is a Disney musical?

• A musical with a historical theme

• A musical produced by Disney

• A musical based on a book

• A musical that features a jukebox

What is characteristic of a jukebox musical?

• It features original songs written for the musical

• It is based on a specific historical event

• The majority of the songs are well-known popular music songs

• It includes only rock music

What is a revival in the context of musical theatre?

• A new musical that is performed for the first time on Broadway.

• A musical that has already appeared on Broadway in a previous production.

• A musical that is performed outside of Broadway for the first time.

• A musical that is adapted from a film.

What is a musical film?

• A musical based off a movie that already exists.

• A bootleg recording of a musical performance

• A musical made for the screen, which can be an original or an adaptation of a stage musical.

• A documentary about the making of a musical.

Who is responsible for writing the script and/or composing the music for a show?

• Musical Director

• Playwright/Composer

• Business Manager

• Audience