American Musical Theater Quiz

American Musical Theater Quiz

9th Grade

8 Qs

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American Musical Theater Quiz

American Musical Theater Quiz

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9th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact did Stephen Sondheim have on the development of musical theater?

He only wrote traditional musicals with no innovation
He had no impact on the development of musical theater
He revolutionized the genre with his innovative music and lyrics, pushing the boundaries of traditional musical storytelling and influencing a new generation of musical theater composers and lyricists.
His work was not influential to other musical theater composers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the character who sings "Can't Help Loving That Man" in the musical "Showboat"?

Annie

Mary

Julie

Emily

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What form of entertainment involved white men dressing up in blackface and performing variety shows?

Opera

Ballet

Minstrelsy

Shakespearean plays

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which musical from the 1990s revitalized musical theater and drew in new, young audiences?

Cats

Phantom of the Opera

Rent

Les Misérables

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the first American musical theater pieces to deal with a distinctly American topic?

The Phantom of the Opera

Les Misérables

The Indian Princess

Cats

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which decade did musical theater start to combine plot, story, character, and entertainment more effectively?

1800s

1920s

1980s

1990s

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which musical form is a close relative of opera but is lighter in tone and often includes spoken dialog?

Ballet

Operetta

Symphony

Jazz

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which musical form can be comprised of musical acts, skits, or specialty performances without a unifying theme or story?

Opera

Operetta

Vaudeville

Minstrelsy