How the modern musical was born
The era of the spectacular mega-musical
Breaking rules and blending genres
The hidden craft behind the curtain
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of stage musicals
schopenhauer Backstage Fly System Rigging
Sailors pull the ropes / Whistles cue the fly / Never drop the sky
schopenhauer Lyricists must pack character development, plot, and emotion into tight, rhyming musical phrases.
schopenhauer Broadway dancers are elite athletes who must perform complex physical routines while singing live.
schopenhauer Match iconic songs and backstage trivia to discover the complete history of Broadway musicals.
Broadway stage floor: The stage floor for 'Wicked' contains over 20 miles of electrical cabling to power its complex automation, trapdoors, and lighting effects.
Technical skill or practical experience in theatrical production. In 1986, Maria Björnson's falling chandelier design revolutionized technical stagecraft in modern musical theater.
What does the term 'vocal book' or 'score' refer to in a musical's production?
What is the name of the prestigious awards that honor excellence in live Broadway theater?
How many performances a week do Broadway cast members typically perform in a standard schedule?
Who coordinates all technical cues and manages safety backstage once a Broadway performance begins?
Which legendary theater figure lyricised 'West Side Story' and composed 'Sweeney Todd' and 'Into the Woods'?
Which legendary choreographer was famous for his jazz-hands, turned-in knees, and signature bowler hats?