Singers & Vocalist Broadway and Musical Theater Vocalists 2

Question 1

What is the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical?

Accepted Answer

The highest honor in American theater for a leading female musical performance

Answer

The Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical is Broadway's highest honor for a leading female performer in a new or revival musical production.

Question 2

Which legendary musical theater performer starred in original Broadway productions of South Pacific and Mary Poppins?

Accepted Answer

Mary Martin

Answer

Mary Martin starred as Nellie Forbush in the original Broadway production of South Pacific (1949) and also originated the role of Peter Pan on Broadway.

Question 3

In musical theater, what is 'sprechgesang'?

Accepted Answer

A half-spoken, half-sung vocal technique between speech and singing

Answer

Sprechgesang is a vocal technique originating in German expressionism where the voice falls halfway between speech and song, used in some avant-garde and dramatic works.

Question 4

Patti LuPone is particularly associated with which two iconic Broadway roles she originated?

Accepted Answer

Norma Desmond and Evita

Answer

Patti LuPone originated Evita (1979) on Broadway and Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard (1994), winning Tony Awards for both performances.

Question 5

What is a 'money note' in Broadway vocal performance?

Accepted Answer

A climactic, high-pitched note that demonstrates vocal power and thrills the audience

Answer

A 'money note' is a climactic, often high-pitched note that showcases the singer's vocal power and range, designed to generate an emotional audience response.

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Singers & Vocalist Broadway and Musical Theater Vocalists 2