South Pacific (musical)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/south-pacific-musical

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is South Pacific (musical)?1,925 performances on Broadway
2. What is the genre?Musical theater
3. What is the premiere date?April 7, 1949
4. What is South Pacific about?South Pacific is a musical set on a remote island during World War II. It tells two love stories and includes songs that make people want to dance.
5. Who wrote the music and lyrics for South Pacific?The music was written by Richard Rodgers and the lyrics were written by Oscar Hammerstein II.

Book (of a musical): The script of a musical, containing dialogue and stage directions.
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