- 1. Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines music, songs, spoken dialogue, and dance to tell a story. It is a unique art form that brings together various elements of storytelling and performance to create a powerful and engaging experience for audiences. The music in musical theatre plays a central role in conveying emotions, themes, and character development. The songs are often memorable and impactful, conveying the characters' thoughts and feelings in a way that words alone cannot. The combination of music and storytelling in musical theatre allows for a rich and immersive theatrical experience that can evoke a wide range of emotions in the audience. From classic Broadway musicals to modern productions, musical theatre continues to captivate audiences around the world with its blend of music, drama, and spectacle.
Which composer wrote the music for the musical 'Les Misérables'?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Jason Robert Brown
C) Claude-Michel Schönberg
D) Andrew Lloyd Webber
- 2. In which city is the Broadway theatre district located?
A) New York City
B) London
C) Chicago
D) Los Angeles
- 3. Which musical features the song 'Defying Gravity'?
A) The Phantom of the Opera
B) Wicked
C) Hamilton
D) Mamma Mia!
- 4. Who wrote the lyrics for 'West Side Story'?
A) Lin-Manuel Miranda
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) Stephen Sondheim
D) Tim Rice
- 5. Which musical is based on the novel 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens?
A) Cats
B) A Chorus Line
C) Oliver!
D) Chicago
- 6. Who originated the role of Elphaba in the musical 'Wicked'?
A) Kristin Chenoweth
B) Lea Michele
C) Idina Menzel
D) Sutton Foster
- 7. Which musical features the song 'Memory'?
A) Cats
B) Rent
C) Company
D) Sweeney Todd
- 8. Who composed the music for the musical 'The Phantom of the Opera'?
A) John Kander
B) Maury Yeston
C) Andrew Lloyd Webber
D) Stephen Schwartz
- 9. Which musical is set in the 1960s in Baltimore and features songs like 'Good Morning Baltimore'?
A) Something Rotten!
B) The Producers
C) Rent
D) Hairspray
- 10. Which musical does the song 'I Dreamed a Dream' come from?
A) Sunset Boulevard
B) Matilda
C) Les Misérables
D) Miss Saigon
- 11. Which musical features the character of Elder Price, a devout and enthusiastic Mormon missionary?
A) The Book of Mormon
B) Cats
C) Avenue Q
D) Sunday in the Park with George
- 12. Who wrote the music for 'The King and I'?
A) Frank Loesser
B) Leonard Bernstein
C) Jerome Kern
D) Richard Rodgers
- 13. Which musical features characters like Mark, Roger, and Mimi struggling with love and addiction in New York City?
A) Spring Awakening
B) Mamma Mia!
C) Jersey Boys
D) Rent
- 14. In 'Avenue Q', what are the characters that resemble 'Sesame Street' puppets called?
A) Marionettes
B) Dummies
C) Puppets
D) Muppets
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