Exam 9: Musical Theatre

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Is musical theatre a form of antirealist theatre similar to expressionism and theatre of the absurd?

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You are a major decision maker at Disney.Walk us through an initial concept meeting from your favorite Disney Broadway musical that you want to produce.Make sure you cover budget,marketing,reasons Disney would want to produce a musical,and so on.You are talking to major stockholders and have to convince them this is a good idea and that your concept will be successful.Have fun!

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Good morning everyone, thank you for joining me today. I am excited to present to you my concept for a new Disney Broadway musical based on my favorite Disney film, The Lion King.

First, let's talk about the budget. I have carefully calculated the production costs, including set design, costumes, and talent, and I am confident that we can stay within our budget while still delivering a high-quality production. Additionally, I have a plan to secure funding through partnerships and sponsorships to offset some of the costs.

In terms of marketing, we have a built-in audience with the success of The Lion King film and its subsequent stage adaptation. We will leverage our existing Disney fan base and utilize targeted advertising and social media campaigns to reach new audiences. I also plan to collaborate with our theme parks and other Disney properties to cross-promote the musical.

Now, let's discuss why Disney should produce this musical. The Lion King is a beloved and iconic film with a timeless story and unforgettable music. Bringing it to the Broadway stage will not only delight fans of the original, but also attract new audiences who are drawn to the magic of live theater. This production has the potential to be a long-running success, generating revenue for years to come.

I am confident that this concept will be successful for several reasons. The Lion King has a proven track record of success as a stage production, and with Disney's resources and expertise, we can elevate it to new heights. The story's universal themes of family, identity, and the circle of life resonate with audiences of all ages, making it a timeless and enduring piece of theater.

In conclusion, I believe that producing a Broadway musical based on The Lion King is a fantastic opportunity for Disney. It aligns with our brand and values, has the potential for long-term success, and will bring joy and magic to audiences around the world. I am excited to bring this concept to life and I hope you will join me in making it a reality. Thank you for your time and consideration. Let's make some magic!

Which of the following is NOT a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber?

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Which genre,introduced in the golden age of the musical,is characterized by increasingly serious plots and sophisticated musical treatments?

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Disney has worldwide recognition for its wildly popular musical productions such as The Lion King,Tarzan,Aladdin,and Beauty and the Beast.

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Opera bouffe is a type of satirical comic opera of French composer Jacques Offenbach.

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Musical theatre evolved initially as a revolt against other forms of theatre,particularly realism.

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Miss Saigon became a global megahit with its climax featuring a helicopter descending onto the roof of the American Embassy to rescue fleeing diplomats.

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The American musical theatre,in 2016,seems to be heading for a decline due to its racy content.

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Which of the following musicals retells the story of Romeo and Juliet with a contemporary Polish American as Romeo and a contemporary Puerto Rican American as Juliet?

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The first Latinx musical,in 1921,to dominate a full Broadway season was Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle's Shuffle Along.

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When did musical theatre begin to evolve as a specific genre of its own?

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Who raised dance to a new level of prominence when he developed a new choreographic style-quick,brisk motion that suddenly gives way to slow,sinuous gestures-in a series of musicals that he directed and choreographed,among them Dancin' and Chicago?

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Which of the following statements correctly characterizes the major development of the musical form in roughly the first third (1900-1920)of the twentieth century?

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Which musical (book by Jerome Kern,lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II),adapted from a gritty novel by Edna Ferber,uses music and dancing to carry its complex plot,touches significantly on race relations in America,and contains the famous aria "Ol' Man River"?

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What was "golden" about the golden age of the musical,from the 1920s to the late 1960s? While using historical research,try to define the term in your own way.What term might we use to describe our current age?

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The name of the American corporation that has infiltrated theatres and has bottomless financial resources is

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What percent of Broadway box office revenue comes from musicals?

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You have to choose a musical for your school.Which kind of musical genre will you choose: an older book musical or a new contemporary one? Explain your decision making-think of subject matter,casting,dance and music requirements,content,your audience,and so on.

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Which of the following musicals was conceived and directed by George C.Wolfe,choreographed by Savion Glover,and offers a capsule history of racial injustice in America?

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