Music - The Philippine Musical Theater

Question 1

is is a theater form that incorporates music, songs, dialogue, and dance into one stage spectacle

Answer 1

musical play

Question 2

known as one of the centers of musical plays on this side of the world

Answer 2

Philippines

Question 3

in the early 1900s, this became the primary entertainment form of Filipinos

Answer 3

sarswela

Question 4

During the World War II, this loose type of show came into play and became the staple entertainment fare during the Japanese period

Answer 4

bodabil

Question 5

it is a five-act musical that was composed by Jerry Dadap in the 1970s. The musical speaks of the life and heroism of the great Filipino plebian Andres Bonifacio

Answer 5

Andres Bonifacio: Ang Dakilang Anak-Pawis

Question 6

She is a National Artist for Music and Theater and is one favorite topic of playwrights and composers as material for musical plays

Answer 6

Honorata “Atang” dela Rama-Hernandez

Question 7

this musical was written by Floy Quintos , with music by Von de Guzman

Answer 7

Atang: Isang Dulang May Musika

Question 8

it is the lopngest running Filipino musical ever staged at the CCP’s Tanghalang Huseng Batute

Answer 8

Magsimula Ka: The Musical

Question 9

a simple and unadorned performance space

Answer 9

black box