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- 1. The legendary composer and lyricist behind "Sweeney Todd" and "Company."
- 5. "You Will Be Found" is the emotional anthem of this Pasek and Paul hit.
- 6. The tribal love-rock musical that brought the 1960s counterculture to the Broadway stage.
- 8. The heartwarming true story of the planes grounded in Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11.
- 10. He haunts the Paris Opera House in Andrew Lloyd Webber's longest-running spectacle.
- 12. Maria teaches the von Trapp children to sing using "Do-Re-Mi."
- 14. The Plastics rule the hallways of North Shore High in this Tina Fey musical.
- 16. The untold musical story of the witches of Oz.
- 19. The magical nanny who is practically perfect in every way.
- 20. A street rat discovers a whole new world on a magic carpet ride.
- 21. The barricade boys fight for freedom in this epic Boublil and Schönberg musical.
- 23. A German term for the very first rehearsal where the cast sings with the full orchestra.
- 26. A vaudeville-style musical featuring merry murderesses Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly.
- 29. The ex-wives of King Henry VIII take the mic to rewrite historical heartbreak into pop anthems.
- 31. Jonathan Larson's 1990s rock adaptation of the opera "La Bohème."
- 32. Dancers auditioning for a spot on the line desperately sing "I Hope I Get It."
- 33. The musical comedy "lovingly ripped off from" the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
- 35. "What's your damage?" is a catchphrase in this dark high school musical based on the 1989 film.
- 36. are fifty musical theatre clues, formatted exactly as requested with the answer in all caps, a tab space, and then the hint. They cover a great mix of classic shows, contemporary hits, and essential Broadway terminology that should be perfect for your class.
- 39. The highest award for excellence in Broadway theatre, named after Antoinette Perry.
- 41. A vocal technique used by musical theatre singers to project powerfully and loudly in their upper register.
- 42. The iconic yellow-and-black program handed to you by an usher at a Broadway show.
- 44. The musical ogre who leaves his swamp with a talking Donkey to rescue Princess Fiona.
- 45. Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash-hit hip-hop history lesson about a founding father.
- 46. The instrumental medley of the show's songs played by the orchestra before the curtain rises.
- 48. Duncan Sheik's rock musical about repressed 19th-century German teenagers discovering themselves.
- 49. A telekinetic, book-loving little girl takes on the terrifying Miss Trunchbull.
- 50. The tragic 1950s retelling of Romeo and Juliet featuring the Jets and the Sharks.
- 51. An off-stage performer who learns multiple ensemble tracks to cover sudden absences.
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- 2. Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical detailing the rise of the First Lady of Argentina.
- 3. Elder Price and Elder Cunningham are sent on a mission to Uganda in this satirical comedy.
- 4. The colorful musical amalgamation of a famous children's author's books, featuring Horton the Elephant.
- 7. Tracy Turnblad dances her way onto the Corny Collins Show in 1960s Baltimore.
- 9. Tevye the dairyman tries to maintain "Tradition" in Anatevka: _____ on the Roof.
- 11. Julie Taymor's visionary, puppet-filled Disney spectacle set in the Pride Lands.
- 13. Donna prepares for her daughter's wedding on a Greek island to the tunes of ABBA.
- 15. Rodgers and Hammerstein's groundbreaking first collaboration, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.
- 17. "Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome" to the Kit Kat Klub in this Kander and Ebb classic.
- 18. "The sun will come out tomorrow" for this optimistic, red-headed orphan.
- 22. The last name of the legendary composer who wrote the music for "Wicked," "Pippin," and "Godspell."
- 24. The creative visionary who designs all the dance numbers for a production.
- 25. The Disney musical about the 1899 strike where the newsboys "Seize the Day."
- 27. Orpheus descends into the industrial underworld in this folk-jazz musical.
- 28. The instrumental music played at the beginning of Act II to settle the audience back down.
- 30. Stephen Sondheim's complex, fractured fairy tale crossover.
- 34. Say his name three times and this demon will appear on stage.
- 37. "Feed me, Seymour!" demands the bloodthirsty plant in this sci-fi musical comedy.
- 38. The traditional theatrical term for a big, show-stopping number near the end of a musical: the _____ number.
- 40. Jenna bakes her feelings into inventive pies in this Sara Bareilles musical.
- 43. Danny and Sandy sing about their "Summer Nights" at Rydell High.
- 47. The sunken area directly in front of the stage where the orchestra plays.