Discovering British Musicals and Theatre

Which of the following is a famous British musical created by Andrew Lloyd Webber?

• Les Misérables

• The Phantom of the Opera

• Hamilton

• Chicago

In which year did the musical "Cats" first premiere in the West End?

• 1975

• 1981

• 1990

• 2000

Which musical is based on the songs of the Swedish pop group ABBA?

• Mamma Mia!

• We Will Rock You

• Jersey Boys

• The Lion King

Who is known as the "father of musical theatre" for his contributions to the genre in the early 20th century?

• Andrew Lloyd Webber

• Stephen Sondheim

• George M. Cohan

• Lin-Manuel Miranda

Which of the following musicals is set in the fictional town of River City, Iowa?

• The Music Man

• Oklahoma!

• My Fair Lady

• South Pacific

What is the primary style of music used in the musical "Hamilton"?

• Jazz

• Rock

• Hip-hop

• Classical

Which musical features the song "Defying Gravity"?

• Wicked

• Rent

• Les Misérables

• Miss Saigon

What is the term for a musical that features songs integrated into the narrative, often advancing the plot or developing characters?

• Jukebox musical

• Book musical

• Revue

• Operetta

Which of the following is a characteristic of a rock musical?

• Use of classical orchestration

• Incorporation of rock and roll music

• Focus on historical events

• Absence of dialogue

Which British musical is based on the life of a famous American founding father?

• Hamilton

• Evita

• Billy Elliot

• Matilda