Musical Theater History basics

"Beauty and the Beast"

• The first Disney animated film to be adapted as a musical for the Broadway stage.

• The first Disney animated film to feature a princess as the main character.

• The first Disney animated film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture.

• The first Disney animated film to be released in the 21st century.

What is the theme of "Miss Saigon"?

• the Vietnam War

• the American Dream

• love and sacrifice

• cultural identity

What book was the inspiration for Cats the Musical?

• Poetry of T.S. Eliot

• The Phantom of the Opera

• Les Misérables

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

When did "West Side Story" premiere?

• 1955

• 1957

• 1960

• 1959

What is the unique feature of "The Lion King" musical?

• Innovative integration of actors with their costumes that were also puppets.

• Use of live animals on stage.

• A completely original score by a new composer.

• A focus on traditional ballet techniques.

Who are The Creators of the musical the Book of Mormon?

• Trey Parker, Matt Stone

• Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx

• Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes

• Stephen Schwartz, Alan Menken

The basis of the story 'Wicked'

• The Wizard of Oz

• Alice in Wonderland

• Peter Pan

• The Chronicles of Narnia

Who's life is the musical "Evita" based upon?

• The life of Eva Perón

• The life of Frida Kahlo

• The life of Carmen Miranda

• The life of Dolores Huerta

What book was the musical "My Fair Lady" based on?

• Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

• The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

• Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

• Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

What is the theme of the musical " A Chorus Line"?

• The life of dancers

• The struggles of musicians

• The journey of actors

• The challenges of singers