What two items was there a shortage on during the Great Depression that partially led to the demise of Big Bands.
Tires and Gas
What is the story of Annie?
An orphan girl who gets adopted by a rich man. The orphanage owners are jealous and try to get back at Annie so they can get rich instead.
What is the setting of Into the Woods? (Where are they and what kind of story is it?)
The woods, fairytale setting.
How long has Wicked been running on Broadway?
20/21 years
What is the name of the event that started the Great Depression? (Not WW2)
Stock Market Crash, Black Thursday, The Great Crash
What stories is Into the Woods based off of? (What original story group/book)
The Grimm Brother's Fairy Tales
Who is the composer of Into the Woods?
Stephen Sondheim
What is the setting of Wicked? (Where are they in the story)
The Land of Oz before Dorothy arrives
Who is the composer of Annie the Musical?
Charles Strouse
What is a musical?
A movie or play where singing and dancing play an essential part.
What is the story of Wicked?
The backstory of the Witches of Oz. How two unlikely friends met and how they became the Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
What year did Into the Woods initially run on Broadway?
1987
What are the four elements a musical combines?
Script, Song, Dance, and Set
What is the opening date of Wicked? (Month and year)
October, 2003
What year did Annie first appear on Broadway?
1977
Who is the composer of Wicked?
Stephen Schwartz
What major event took place in America during the 1930s?
The Great Depression
What is collaboration?
When two or more producers/musicians get together to work on one or various projects.
What is the setting of Annie (city and date)?
New York City, 1933 (1930s)
What is a libretto?
The written story of the musical; Aka the script.