Musical Theatre Research

Task 1:

Group Song: 
'You're Welcome' from Moana.

What is the song about?
The song is about Mau's accomplishments as 'the hero of men'.

What is difficult about singing this song? 
The difficult part about singing this song is the rap. You have to say the words clearly and loud, and you also have to sound enthusiastic.

How are you feeling about your performance?
I'm feeling a little nervous about our performance. Performing in front of a lot of audiences is pretty nerve-wracking, especially if you're singing a song and you're in the front line.

The story of Maui:

Who is Maui?
Maui is the great culture hero and trickster Polynesian mythology.

Stories of Maui:
Story 1
Story 2

Animated stories of Maui:

Task 2:

Mean Girls:
Mean Girls is a musical book by Tina Fey. It's based on the film of the same name. The musical is premiered at the National Theatre, Washington D.C in October 2017. It is expected to open on Broadway in April 2018.

Frozen:
This musical is about two sisters who were pulled apart by a mysterious secret. They are both searching for love. They just don't know where to find it.
Now playing at the legendary St. James Theatre.

Heathers:
Heathers is a rock musical. It's based on the 1998 cult film of Heathers. The show is a comedy but also shows deals with issues of teens suicide, murder, bullying, and violence.

Spongebob Squarepants:
Spongebob Squarepants is a stage musical based on the Nickelodeon animated television series Spongebob Squarepants. The show premiered on Broadway at The Palace Theatre on December 4, 2017.

Waitress:
Waitress is a musical based on the 2007 film of the same name. It tells the story of Jenna Hunterson (a waitress in an abusive relationship).

Task 3:

Singin' In The Rain
Singin' In The Rain is a musical with a book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green.