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Must-see Musicals
Ready to get back to the theater and enjoy some toe-tapping show tunes? Whether you're a Londoner or just visiting the capital for a day, you're sure to find a good night out from our selection of must-see musicals. Book your tickets in advance to catch the hottest shows!
●TINA- The Tina Turner Musical
From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into global Queen of Rock n' Roll, Tina Turner didn't just break the rules, she rewrote them. This new stage musical reveals the story of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race. TINA—The Tina Turner Musical is written by Oliver Award-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by Phyllida Lloyd.
Performance times: Monday 7 pm; From June 3, 2021 until June 26, 2022
Venue: Aldwych Theater, 49 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4DF
●The Lion King
Taking the famous story of Simba and his ascension to king, the stage show is a one-way ticket to Pride Lands. With fascinating scenery drawing you in, you'll almost feel like you're part of the action as you journey through Simba's world. To bring The Lion King to life, the show's original director, Julie Taymor, combined live performers and creative props. Creating a visual feast that's since redefined how musicals could and should look, The Lion King really is an all singing, all-dancing affair.
Performance times: Tuesday—Saturday 7: 30 pm; From June 1, 2021 until April 3, 2022
Venue: Lyceuwm Theater, 21 Wellington Street, London WC2E 7RQ
●The Prince of Egypt
Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men, raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, but the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.
With a huge cast and orchestra of almost 60 artists, this “truly phenomenal production” is based on the classic Dream Works Animation film and features the international best-selling, Academy Award-winning song When You Believe.
Performance times: Monday—Saturday 7: 30 pm; From July 1, 2021 until January 8, 2022
Venue: Dominion Theater, 268—269 Tottenham Court Rd, Fitzrovia, London W1T 7AQ
21. Who is the author of TINA—The Tina Turner Musical?
A. Oliver Award. B. Katori Hall. C. Phyllida Lloyd. D. Tina Turner.
22. What is special for The Lion King?
A. It is written by a famous director. B. It reveals a conflict between two brothers.
C. It offers a lifelike feast for eyes. D. It shows the importance of protecting lions.
23. If you prefer the song When You Believe, which theater should you go to?
A. Dominion Theater. B. Lyceuwm Theater.
C. Aldwych Theater. D. Egypt Theater.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三部必看音乐剧
情况。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据●TINA- The Tina Turner Musical部分中“TINA—The Tina Turner Musical is written by Oliver Award-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by Phyllida Lloyd. (TINA——特纳音乐剧由奥利弗获奖剧作家Katori Hall编写，Phyllida Lloyd执导)”可知，TINA—The Tina Turner Musical的作者是奥利弗奖的获得者Katori Hall。故选B。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据●The Lion King部分中“Creating a visual feast that's since redefined how musicals could and should look, The Lion King really is an all singing, all-dancing affair.(《狮子王》创造了一场视觉盛宴，重新定义了音乐剧能够也应该呈现的样子。《狮子王》真的是一部集歌舞于一身的电影)”可知，《狮子王》的特别之处在于它提供了栩栩如生的视觉盛宴。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据●The Prince of Egypt部分中“With a huge cast and orchestra of almost 60 artists, this “truly phenomenal production” is based on the classic Dream Works Animation film and features the international best-selling, Academy Award-winning song When You Believe.(这部“真正非凡作品”由近60名艺术家组成，由经典的梦工厂动画电影改编而成，并以国际最畅销的奥斯卡获奖歌曲《当你相信》为特色)”以及“Venue: Dominion Theater, 268—269 Tottenham Court Rd, Fitzrovia, London W1T 7AQ(地点：伦敦菲茨罗维亚托特纳姆法院路268-269号Dominion剧院，W1T 7AQ)”可知，如果你更喜欢《当你相信时》这首歌，你应该去Dominion剧院。故选A。
