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7. Why do the comic operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan lead to a new standard of
theatrical production in 1871-1896?
A Their work gave way to a more refined pleasures of musical
B Their work had enormous infiuence on the broadway musical
Their work opened the way for the development of American
musicals
Their work was witty, tuneful and exquisitely produced
8. Which of the following is NOT a success of a long-running "Brit hits" in 1980's?
A. A Little Night Music
C. Les Miserables
B. Cats
D. Miss Saigon
9. To the Athenians, theatre was not merely a place for entertainment, but a place to
1.
A. honor the Gods
C. meet the Gods
B. offer the Gods
D. worship the Gods
Which of the following statement refers to a Musical play?
A. A combination of music, songs, spoken dialogue and dance.
B. An entertaining play showcasing different types of dances.
C. Showcases the exceptional talents of the audience.
D. Utilizing unpopular songs to tell a story.
2.
Which of the following is the primary job of a musical play?
A. to entertain the audience
C. to showcase talents
B. to gain profit
D. to tell a story
3. Which of the following is true about broadways in 1950s?
A. It gained worldwide influence
B. It is a popular music of the western world
C. It started out with business-as-usual musical
D. It turns out record setting hits
4.
Which of the following is NOT true about commedia dell'arte?
A. It developed in Italy in the early 1400s.
B. It did not remain popular for the next two centuries.
C. It has no written scripts.
D. It improvises performances using stock characters.
5.
Tragedy: somber; comedy:
A. brighter
C. higher
B. fighter
D. lighter
6. 1960: Rock Musical; 1970:
A. Book Musical
B. Concept Musical
C. Jukebox Musical
D. Revue Musical​