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what are the 3 parts to a musical?
book, lyrics, music
what is the book in a musical?
the story
what are the lyrics in a musical?
the words to the songs
what is the music in a musical?
the songs themselves
how many people can be the author, composer, and lyricist?
1 person can have all the roles
who is the choreographer?
the individual who creates and teaches all the dances for the musical
who is the music director?
the individual who teaches and coaches the singers for a musical
who is the director?
the individual who blocks the scenes and coaches the actors – also contributes to the “vision” of the musical
what is the first step in creating a musical?
workshop
what is the second step in creating a musical?
out of town “tryout”
what is the third step in creating a musical?
previews
what is the fourth step in creating a musical?
opening
what is a workshop performance?
a low-budget version of the show performed for a small audience
what is an out of town “tryout”?
the show is performed in a professional theater to make sure it is ready for broadway
what is a preview?
public performances on Broadway to make last minute changes
are ciritcs invited to previews?
no
what is an opening show?
the official premiere for a Broadway musical
what determines if a show can run as long as possible?
ticket sales
what is an opened-ended run show?
a show with no set date to close
what do successful shows win?
Tony Awards
what are Tony Awards?
awards that are like Osacrs but for Broadway musicals
what do the shows that win awards do?
go on national tours
what is a musical chorus?
the group of singers and dancers who perform in the large cast musical numbers
who understudies the lead?
a chorus member
what are the lower notes for females?
alto
what are the lower notes and any of the higher notes for females?
mezzo
what is the highest note for females?
soprano
what are the lower note for a male?
bass
what are the lower notes and any of the higher notes for males?
baritone
what are the highest notes for a male?
tenor
what is the orchestra?
group of people supporting the chrous from a lowered area between the audience and the stage
where does the orchestra perform?
the orchestra pit
who is the orchestra led by?
a conducter
what does the conducter do?
directs the orchestra while watching the performers to ensure that everyone is synched up
what is an instrumental piece of music played at the beginning of a musical, usually a mash up of songs from the musical?
overture
what is a song early in the show where a main character sings about their dreams and goals?
“i want” song
what is a slow song, usually a solo. expressing deep emotions often about love?
ballad
what is a song or melody that is repeated later in the show. a shorter version of an earlier song?
reprise
what is a number that includes much of the cast with big choreography and perhaps special effects?
the production number
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