Musical Theatre Exam #3 Flashcards
What musical opened on March 31, 1943?
Oklahoma!
Which musical was the first true cast album?
Oklahoma!
What was the significance of the integration of book, song, and dance in Oklahoma!?
Changed everything; deeper integration of music and dialogue.
What is the main theme of Oklahoma!?
Community and identity.
What year did Carousel premiere?
1945
Carousel is an adaptation of which play?
Liliom by Ferenc Molnar.
What pivotal event does Billy commit in Carousel?
Suicide in Act II.
What is the main conflict in South Pacific?
Love between two people from different worlds amid WWII.
Who are the main characters in South Pacific?
Nellie Forbush and Emile deBecque.
What song addresses racial prejudice in South Pacific?
You’ve Got to be Carefully Taught.
What is the central story of The King and I?
Anna Leonowens teaches the King of Siam’s children.
Which ballet in The King and I conveys an anti-slavery message?
Small House of Uncle Thomas.
What is the main plot of The Sound of Music?
A captain and a nun fall in love amid the rise of the Nazis.
Who wrote the music for Gypsy?
Julie Styne.
Which musical features the character Rose, a driven stage mother?
Gypsy.
What unique aspect does The Fantasticks incorporate?
Influences from jazz and the beatnik movement.
Bye Bye Birdie tells the story of a character reminiscent of which famous musician?
Elvis Presley.
What major theme does Fiddler on the Roof explore?
Change and how to accept it.
Who were the main composers of Fiddler on the Roof?
Jerry Bock & Sheldon Harnick.
Who was Oscar Hammerstein I?
A German Jewish immigrant who solidified the Theatre District.
When was Oscar Hammerstein II born?
July 12, 1895.
Which musical did Stephen Sondheim contribute lyrics to?
West Side Story.
What year did the first Annual Tony Awards take place?
1947.
Who are some notable composers that emerged by the late 40s/early 50s?
- Leonard Bernstein
- Jule Styne
- Frank Loesser
- Lerner & Loewe
- Harold Arlen
- Comden & Green
What is the purpose of an ‘I Am’ song in musicals?
Character explains how they feel or who they are.
Fill in the blank: The song placement that provides an emotional summation midway through Act II is called the _______.
Eleven O’Clock Number.
True or False: The Sound of Music is considered the ‘Movie Musical’ of all time.
True.
What is the significance of the ‘Finale’ in a musical?
Provides an emotionally satisfying final impression.
