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
In the film version of Grease, the boys are called the “T-Birds.” What is their group called in the original musical?
The Burger Palace Boys or Burger Palace Boys
Which musical features characters named Skimbleshanks, Macavity, and Grizabella?
Cats
