Musical Theatre History

1930's Musical

1950's Musical

_______________ was the second musical to win a Pulitzer Prize.

Student of Hammerstein. Leading American Musical Composer Worked on some of the most famous shows of the 20th Century.

Tells the story of Fredrick, a man in love with a Major General's ward & tries to atone by plotting against comrades.

An Old Musical Produced Again

Music by popular artists incorporated into musicals

A Substitution Dancer is called a __________.

The top award for Excellence in Theatre

________________was the first musical to have dance serve as an integral element of the plot.

Was a hit written, produced/performed entirely by a Black cast & paved the way for more shows about African-Americans.

1980's Musical

Fathers of the American Musical & most renowned creative partnership the American musical has ever known.

Popular Rock Opera

1920's Musical

Dialog and Lyrics Together are called ____________.

Movie theaters & The Great Depression led to decline of ________________

Dialog, Song, & Dance Show

2000's Musical

Bob Fosse stated that all __________________ could fit into 3 categories.

In a musical, the script is called a _____________

Dance Number Designer

The biggest hit of the 1980's was Cats. What made it so revolutionary was the _________________.

1960's Musical

1940's Musical

Born to classical musicians, _________ began writing musicals at Oxford with classmate Tim Rice.

Focuses on a theme rather than a plot

Sweeney Todd Composer

1990's Musical

__________brought back the “jukebox musical” trend with Mamma Mia, Movin’ Out, & Jersey Boys.

Many say thanks to Lin Manuel-Miranda, that Broadway has had a resurgence due to __________________

Phantom of the Opera Composer

Music and Lyrics together are called __________.

1970's Musical

Before ______, composers/lyricists songwriters & after became dramatists, using the score to develop character & action

Example of a Concept Musical