Theatre Music Quiz

Which of the following is a key element of musical theatre?

• Lighting

• Choreography

• Costumes

• Set design

Answer explanation

Choreography is a key element of musical theatre as it involves the dance sequences and movements performed by the actors on stage.

Which musical features the song "Do-Re-Mi"?

• The Phantom of the Opera

• Les Misérables

• The Sound of Music

• Cats

Answer explanation

The song 'Do-Re-Mi' is featured in the musical 'The Sound of Music', making it the correct choice.

Who composed the music for the musical "West Side Story"?

• Andrew Lloyd Webber

• Leonard Bernstein

• Stephen Sondheim

• Richard Rodgers

Answer explanation

The correct composer of the music for the musical 'West Side Story' is Leonard Bernstein.

In which year did the musical "Hamilton" premiere on Broadway?

• 2013

• 2015

• 2017

• 2019

Answer explanation

The musical 'Hamilton' premiered on Broadway in 2015, making the correct answer choice 2015.

What is the term for a song in a musical that advances the plot or develops a character?

• Overture

• Ballad

• Showstopper

• Book song

Answer explanation

The term for a song in a musical that advances the plot or develops a character is called a 'Book song'.

Which musical is based on the novel "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo?

• Wicked

• Les Misérables

• Rent

• Chicago

Answer explanation

The musical based on the novel 'Les Misérables' by Victor Hugo is 'Les Misérables' itself.

Who is known as the "Father of American Musical Theatre"?

• George Gershwin

• Richard Rodgers

• Jerome Kern

• Stephen Sondheim

Answer explanation

Jerome Kern is known as the 'Father of American Musical Theatre.' He was a prominent composer who made significant contributions to the genre.

Which of the following musicals was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber?

• Rent

• The Phantom of the Opera

• Hamilton

• West Side Story

Answer explanation

The musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber is 'The Phantom of the Opera', making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What is the name of the award given for excellence in Broadway theatre?

• Grammy Award

• Tony Award

• Emmy Award

• Oscar Award

Answer explanation

The name of the award given for excellence in Broadway theatre is the Tony Award.

Which musical features the characters Elphaba and Glinda?

• Wicked

• Chicago

• Mamma Mia!

• The Lion King

Answer explanation

The musical featuring the characters Elphaba and Glinda is 'Wicked', making it the correct choice.