Broadway

The result of Tony's work was that...

• puppet balloons were and are still being used to this day.

• his balloons were used for 25 years, then placed in a museum.

• Macy's fired Tony because he could never make them right.

• the balloons were replaced with marionette puppets.

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The store first asked Tony to use his puppets to decorate...

• the front entrance and escalators to the main store in Times Square.

• The children's clothing department.

• the store's holiday window displays.

• the shoe department.

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One early problem with Tony's puppets was that...

• they were ugly and the crowd didn't like them.

• when it rained, the puppets fell down.

• they were so big and heavy that no one could carry them.

• there were so many people that the puppets couldn't be seen.

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Tony chose ropes to control the balloons instead of wooden sticks because...

• sticks were too sticky and splintery.

• ropes let the balloons bounce around and sway more naturally.

• ropes were cheaper.

• wood was too expensive.

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Hamilton was nominated for 16 Tony awards and won

• 11

• 7

• 17

• 15

Which famous street in New York City is synonymous with the American theater industry?

• Broadway

• Wall Street

• Fifth Avenue

• Madison Avenue

What is the primary genre of performances typically associated with Broadway?

• Opera

• Musical Theatre

• Ballet

• Symphony

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Which of the following is a famous Broadway musical?

• The Phantom of the Opera

• Swan Lake

• The Nutcracker

• La Traviata

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What is the term for the area in Manhattan where most Broadway theaters are located?

• Theater District

• Financial District

• Fashion District

• Meatpacking District

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Which playwright wrote the Broadway play 'Death of a Salesman'?

• Arthur Miller

• Tennessee Williams

• Neil Simon

• August Wilson

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