Grade 8 IB MYP Theatre Quiz

What is a musical?

• A play that includes only dialogue

• A theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance

• A film that is turned into a play

• A play that only uses dancing

Which of the following is a famous example of a musical?

• Hamlet

• The Phantom of the Opera

• Macbeth

• Death of a Salesman

Who is known as the 'father of the modern musical'?

• Andrew Lloyd Webber

• Stephen Sondheim

• Richard Rodgers

• George M. Cohan

Which famous musical was written by Rodgers and Hammerstein?

• Hamilton

• The Sound of Music

• Cats

• Les Misérables

What is a libretto in musical theatre?

• The lighting design

• The dance choreography

• The text or script of the musical, including dialogue and lyrics

• The score for the orchestra

What is the role of a composer in a musical?

• Writing the lyrics for the songs

• Creating the musical score (the music) for the show

• Directing the actors

• Designing the stage set

Which musical is set during the French Revolution and features the song 'Do You Hear the People Sing'?

• Wicked

• Les Misérables

• West Side Story

• Chicago

What is the main difference between an opera and a musical?

• Musicals are always shorter than operas

• Operas are completely sung, while musicals include both songs and spoken dialogue

• Operas are only performed in Italian, while musicals are in English

• Musicals have no dancing, while operas do

Which of the following musicals is based on the works of William Shakespeare?

• Rent

• West Side Story

• The Lion King

• Wicked

What is a revival in the world of musicals?

• A performance of a musical in a different language

• A re-staging of a previously performed musical with a new cast or creative team

• A completely new musical

• A touring production