Music: Famous Musicals Flashcards
- In the musical, In the Heights, Usnavi, a New York bodega owner, saves
every penny as he imagines and sings about a ___________ ___________.
better life
. Which musical, based on the play Pygmalion, follows a professor trying
to turn a common flower seller into a lady?
My Fair Lady
Which musical, set in the 1950s in New York City, is based on Romeo
and Juliet?
West Side Story
Which former movie-turned musical is about a town where dancing
was banned?
Footloose
. In this musical, a pianist and an actress in Los Angeles fall in love,
while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for the future.
La La Land
In this musical, released in 2006, a popular high-school athlete and an
academically-gifted girl get roles in the school musical and develop a
friendship that threatens their high school’s social order.
High School Musical
Which musical that stars fairy-tale characters, such as Cinderella and
Little Red Riding Hood, does not have a happy ending?
Into the Woods
- Which musical features the song “I’m Flying High Defying Gravity”?
Wicked
- When did Wicked make its Broadway premiere?
October 30, 2003
- Les Miserables is set against the backdrop of 19th century _______________.
France
This animated musical landed renowned singer and songwriter Sir
Elton John a host of awards. What is the name of this musical?
The Lion King
- This musical features the unforgettable song “It’s the Hard Knock Life.”
ANNIE or Annie
- True or False: The musical Hamilton features R&B, pop, soul, and hiphop, as well as traditional show tunes.
True
- Which musical features the von Trapp family?
The Sound of Music
- In which musical do characters known as the Pink Ladies appear?
Grease
