Musical Theatre Librettists

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Who wrote the libretto for the groundbreaking musical "Hamilton"?

  1. Lin-Manuel Miranda

  2. Stephen Sondheim

  3. Andrew Lloyd Webber

  4. Jerry Herman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lin-Manuel Miranda not only composed the music and lyrics for "Hamilton," but he also penned the libretto, showcasing his extraordinary storytelling abilities.

Which renowned playwright and lyricist is known for his witty and insightful librettos, including those for "My Fair Lady" and "Camelot"?

  1. Alan Jay Lerner

  2. Richard Rodgers

  3. Oscar Hammerstein II

  4. Cole Porter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alan Jay Lerner collaborated with Frederick Loewe to create some of the most beloved musicals of all time, including "My Fair Lady" and "Camelot," with his clever and sophisticated librettos.

Who wrote the libretto for the Tony Award-winning musical "Wicked"?

  1. Stephen Schwartz

  2. Winnie Holzman

  3. Gregory Maguire

  4. Andrew Lloyd Webber


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Winnie Holzman adapted Gregory Maguire's novel "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" into the libretto for the musical "Wicked," exploring the untold story of the witches of Oz.

Which librettist is known for his collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, resulting in iconic musicals like "Cats" and "The Phantom of the Opera"?

  1. Tim Rice

  2. Charles Hart

  3. Richard Stilgoe

  4. Trevor Nunn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tim Rice's partnership with Andrew Lloyd Webber produced some of the most successful musicals in history, including "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Evita," and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."

Who wrote the libretto for the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical "Next to Normal"?

  1. Tom Kitt

  2. Michael Korie

  3. Brian Yorkey

  4. Jason Robert Brown


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brian Yorkey's libretto for "Next to Normal" delves into the complexities of mental illness and family relationships, earning him the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2010.

Which librettist is known for his work on the Tony Award-winning musical "The Book of Mormon"?

  1. Trey Parker

  2. Matt Stone

  3. Robert Lopez

  4. Scott Rudin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trey Parker, along with Matt Stone, created the libretto for "The Book of Mormon," a satirical musical that pokes fun at organized religion and Mormon culture.

Who wrote the libretto for the acclaimed musical "Rent"?

  1. Jonathan Larson

  2. Mark Cohen

  3. Roger Davis

  4. Mimi Marquez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jonathan Larson wrote both the music and libretto for "Rent," a groundbreaking musical that explores the lives of young artists and musicians struggling with poverty, addiction, and AIDS.

Which librettist is known for his collaborations with Jerry Herman, resulting in musicals like "Hello, Dolly!" and "Mame"?

  1. Michael Stewart

  2. Jerry Herman

  3. Gower Champion

  4. Carol Channing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Stewart collaborated with Jerry Herman to create some of the most beloved musicals of the 1960s and 1970s, including "Hello, Dolly!" and "Mame," with his clever and witty librettos.

Who wrote the libretto for the Tony Award-winning musical "The Producers"?

  1. Mel Brooks

  2. Thomas Meehan

  3. Susan Stroman

  4. Nathan Lane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mel Brooks adapted his own 1968 film "The Producers" into a musical, writing the libretto and lyrics, and earning a Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical.

Which librettist is known for his work on the musical "Avenue Q," which features puppets and human actors?

  1. Jeff Marx

  2. Robert Lopez

  3. Matt Stone

  4. Trey Parker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jeff Marx, along with Robert Lopez, wrote the book and lyrics for "Avenue Q," a Tony Award-winning musical that combines puppets and human actors to explore adult themes in a humorous and thought-provoking way.

Who wrote the libretto for the musical "The Lion King," which is based on the Disney animated film?

  1. Roger Allers

  2. Rob Minkoff

  3. Irene Mecchi

  4. Jonathan Taylor Thomas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Irene Mecchi, along with Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, wrote the screenplay for the Disney animated film "The Lion King," which was later adapted into a stage musical with a libretto by Julie Taymor.

Which librettist is known for his work on the Tony Award-winning musical "Hairspray"?

  1. Mark O'Donnell

  2. Thomas Meehan

  3. Jerry Herman

  4. Andrew Lloyd Webber


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mark O'Donnell wrote the book for "Hairspray," a musical based on the 1988 film of the same name, which celebrates diversity and challenges societal norms.

Who wrote the libretto for the musical "Chicago," which is based on the 1926 play of the same name?

  1. Fred Ebb

  2. Bob Fosse

  3. Maurine Dallas Watkins

  4. John Kander


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fred Ebb, along with John Kander, wrote the music and lyrics for "Chicago," a musical that satirizes the criminal justice system and the media's fascination with celebrity criminals.

Which librettist is known for his work on the musical "The Wiz," which is a retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" set in an urban African-American community?

  1. William F. Brown

  2. Charlie Smalls

  3. Geoffrey Holder

  4. Lena Horne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

William F. Brown wrote the book for "The Wiz," a musical that features an all-Black cast and incorporates elements of soul, funk, and R&B music.

Who wrote the libretto for the musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"?

  1. Stephen Sondheim

  2. Hugh Wheeler

  3. Harold Prince

  4. Angela Lansbury


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hugh Wheeler wrote the book for "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," a musical thriller that tells the story of a vengeful barber who murders his customers and bakes them into meat pies.

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