Musical Drama Questions and Answers
Musical Drama
Why does Christine die in "The Phantom Of The Opera"? Why does the Phantom let Christine and Raoul go? Does Meg Giry...
Christine does not die in either the original book or musical. The Phantom lets Christine and Raoul leave because Christine shows him compassion, a rare experience for him. Meg Giry does not fall for...
Musical Drama
What is the structure of the musical The Phantom of the Opera?
The structure of The Phantom of the Opera consists of a prologue and two acts. The prologue, set in 1919, frames the story by showing the opera house in disrepair. Act One begins in 1881, introducing...
Musical Drama
What type of music is used in Les Misérables and what instruments are involved?
The music in Les Misérables is a key element of its musical theater style, composed by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg with lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer. The orchestration involves a wide...
Musical Drama
Analyze the character of Billy Bishop himself and discuss the transformations he undergoes in the play Billy Bishop...
Billy Bishop's transformation in "Billy Bishop Goes to War" involves his growing consciousness of his Canadian identity and his evolving self-awareness about his role in WWI. Initially charming and...