Across
- 4. The "repeat" of a song already heard in the musical. It is usually shorter than the original, and often sung by a different character
- 7. The book, script, or dialogue of a musical
- 8. the background of a scene that sets up the setting of the story
- 9. The person who writes the music for the show
- 11. The actors, actresses, dancers, and singers who perform in a musical
- 13. Backdrops, furniture, and other large structures and properties used on the stage to provide atmosphere
- 14. musical in which the basic story is taken from another sources such as a book or play
- 17. The main plan of story
- 18. The "theatre" section of New York City
- 19. The appearance of the cast following a performance of a musical or play, in groups or individually
- 21. This group of musicians provides the music for the production
- 23. The person who creates the dance moves
Down
- 1. A selection (introduction) played by the orchestra at the beginning of a musical, consisting of short sections of the songs to be performed in the show
- 2. The person or organization financing and supervising the making and public presentation of a play
- 3. The closing musical number in a show. It usually includes the entire cast
- 5. Stage dancing, or organized movement
- 6. Award Once a year, this is given to plays and musicals in a ceremony honoring excellence in the theatre
- 7. The person who writes the words for the songs in the show
- 10. All of the visual elements of the production including makeup, costumes, lighting, etc.
- 12. Where the orchestra plays
- 15. Musicals are usually split into two of these with a short intermission in between
- 16. A musical, theatrical production that has no spoken dialogue. The entire story is told in song
- 18. Planning the moving on the stage throughout the show, usually referring to non-musical sections
- 20. performed without preparation
- 22. The main person in charge of the action on the stage, he/she instructs the cast and crew