Broadway Book Musicals: Crash Course Theater #50

Broadway Book Musicals: Crash Course Theater #50

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Performing Arts, Business, Architecture

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the evolution of the Broadway book musical, highlighting its historical roots, development, and cultural significance. It delves into the early American musicals, the birth of the book musical, and the revolutionary impact of 'Oklahoma'. The video also discusses the Golden Age of musicals and their lasting influence on theater and culture.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered America's most influential entertainment export alongside Hollywood movies?

The Broadway book musical

The opera

The minstrel show

Vaudeville

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which early American musical is known for its incomprehensible plot involving black magic and fairies?

Oklahoma!

Showboat

The Mulligan Guard

The Black Crook

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is credited as the father of the book musical?

Jerome Kern

Richard Rodgers

Oscar Hammerstein

Cole Porter

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which musical is considered the first thoroughly modern musical?

Oklahoma!

The Sound of Music

My Fair Lady

Showboat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovative feature did 'Oklahoma!' introduce to musicals?

A focus on ethnic stereotyping

Songs unrelated to the plot

The integration of music, lyrics, and dance to tell a story

A chorus of showgirls

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which musical duo followed 'Oklahoma!' with other successful musicals like 'Carousel' and 'The Sound of Music'?

Gershwin and Berlin

Lerner and Loewe

Rodgers and Hammerstein

Gilbert and Sullivan

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a sign of a great work of art according to the video?

It can be interpreted in various ways

It remains unchanged over time

It is only appreciated by experts

It is always controversial

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