What Arena in Asia for These Arias? Quiz

"Anastasia" has music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and is based upon the 1997 animated movie. It includes six songs from the film and 16 new numbers.

The show premiered on Broadway in 2017 and ran for two years and it has played tours throughout Asia and continental Europe,

The musical is based upon the legend of the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia - daughter of Czar Nicholas II whose entire family were executed in 1918, ending the Romanov dynasty in Russia.

In the musical we meet a young girl called Anya who has no memories of her past and is groomed by two conmen, Dimitry and Vlad, into impersonating Anastasia and claiming the family fortune from the Dowager Empress, Anastasia's grandmother, who lives in Paris. Unlike real life, Anya is found to actually be Anastasia, Dimitry falls in love with her and refuses the reward and everyone lives happily ever after.

The musical explores themes of identity, hope and the enduring power of family and true love.

"Jesus Christ Superstar" is a rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. This was only their third collaboration (the first hadn't been staged) and they were unable to get backing for a stage production. The couple released it as a concept album in 1970; the album's success led to a Broadway premiere in 1971 and a West End opening a year later. Its initial London run was for eight years, which was the longest in history until Lloyd Webber knocked it off the list himself with "Cats" 18 years later.

The musical follows the events of Holy Week - the last week of Jesus' life, from his triumphant entry into Jerusalem to his crucifixion shortly thereafter; it does not include the resurrection.

The story is primarily told from the point of view of Judas Iscariot, who is questioning the motives of Jesus and the political ramifications his message will have on them all, which leads to his eventual betrayal. It also shows a very human side to Christ as a man struggling with what is expected of him.

The themes of that last week are way too complex a matter for a paragraph but include conflict, fear, betrayal, love, sacrifice, obedience, faith, spirituality and destiny amidst a background of the political and religious tensions of the period.

"Aida" is a musical based on the Verdi opera of the same name. With music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, it had its Broadway premiere in March 2000 where it ran for four years and then on to a US Tour.

The musical portrays a tragic love story between Aida, a Nubian princess who is an Egyptian slave, and Radames, an Egyptian captain who is engaged to the Pharaoh's daughter. The pair fall in love in the midst of this turbulent time, which leads to them being tried for treason and buried alive together.

Themes of duty, loyalty, love and sacrifice are strong messages throughout the show, which is set against a background of cultural and political tensions and the power of love to transcend it all.

"Kismet" is a musical adapted from the 1911 play of the same name by Charles Lederer and Kuther Davis. Lyrics and original music were by Robert Wright and George Forrest, and also some music was adapted from Alexander Borodin.

It opened on Broadway in 1953 and won a Tony for best musical the year after. The West End production opened in 1955 where it was even more successful, running for three years.

The musical takes place in ancient Baghdad amidst the exotic settings and atmosphere of the Arabian Nights. The plot follows a poor poet named Hajj, who, through a series of adventures, becomes embroiled in the lives of the city's nobility while his beautiful daughter is falling in love with the young caliph.

The main themes of the show revolve around fate and destiny, showing life's unpredictability and how things can change with one unexpected event. Love and magic are also central and it depicts the contrast between the poor and rich of society.

"Bombay Dreams" has music by A. R. Rahman and lyrics by Don Black, based on the book by Meera Syal and Thomas Meehan. It is a Bollywood style musical originally produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Premiering in London in 2002, it ran for two years before an adapted version ran for only 9 months on Broadway commencing in 2004.

The show is set in Bombay and follows the story of Akaash, a boy from the slums, who dreams of becoming a Bollywood star. A chance encounter with Priya, a Bollywood actress, leads to the fulfilment of his dreams, but with rising stardom comes the problem of preserving his cultural identity amid the global competitive world of show business.

This is a major theme within the musical, along with love and relationships in a world where social classes still exist amidst their traditional families and backgrounds.

"The King and I' is the fifth musical from the theatre writing team of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. It is based on the novel "Anna and the King of Siam" by Margaret Landon, which was based on the memoirs of Anna Leonowens herself.

Opening on Broadway in 1951 it ran for three years, followed by a similar run on the West End commencing in 1953. The show was an immediate hit, winning three Tony Awards, and has been in continual revivals throughout the world. A film version in 1956 was nominated for nine Academy Awards and won five.

The musical tells the story of Anna, a British schoolteacher, who travels to Siam to teach the children of King Mongkut. The king is determined to modernise his country and the power of education is a strong theme.

The story follows Anna and the King and the complex relationship that develops between them amidst differences in culture, tradition, communication and social expectations. The relationship is marked with conflict but eventually develops into understanding, mutual respect and a love that neither of them will admit.

"Miss Saigon" has music by Claude-Michel Schonberg and lyrics by Alain Boublil and Richard Maltby Jr, and is based upon Puccini's opera "Madama Butterfly".

It premiered on the West End in September 1989 and ran for 10 years, as did its Broadway run from 1991 to 2001. It has had multiple revivals worldwide since this time.

Set during final days of the Vietnam War, the musical follows the romance between Chris, an American Marine, and Kim, a young Vietnamese woman who works at a seedy bar. After a whirlwind love affair they are tragically separated during the fall of Saigon. The narrative unfolds as Chris returns to the United States and marries another woman and Kim gives birth to their child in post-war Vietnam.

The musical depicts the horror of war and its aftermath for both those that fought and those who were left behind and exploited. Its main themes are those of love and loss, choices and sacrifice and even hope and resilience.

"South Pacific" has another memorable score by Rodgers and Hammerstein - this was their fourth stage collaboration. It is based on James A. Michener's Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Tales of the South Pacific".

The show had its premiere on Broadway in 1949 and ran for five years; its London counterpart had a two-year run from 1951. The production won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Libretto, and it was the first musical production to win Tony Awards in all four acting categories.

"Tales of the South Pacific" comprises 19 stories, each revolving around the preparation for an American military operation to dislodge the Japanese from a nearby island. While the musical doesn't include all of the stories, it captures the essence and themes of Michener's work.

The show mostly revolves around two love stories: the romance between the American nurse Nellie Forbush and the French plantation owner Emile de Becque (who has mixed race children), and the relationship between the Marine Lieutenant Joe Cable and the native island girl Liat.

The main themes are all related to these interracial love stories against the theatre of war. Racial prejudice and discrimination, love and intolerance and, eventually, acceptance and tolerance.

"Pacific Overtures" is a musical by American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. It remains one of his least-performed musicals; the show is occasionally staged by opera companies.

It opened on Broadway in January 1976 and closed that June; its West End run was even worse, premiering over 10 years later in 1987 and lasting for approximately six weeks.

The show is performed in the style of traditional Japanese Kabuki theatre, where all the roles, male and female, are portrayed by men and set changes are done in front of the audience.

The musical is based on the historical events of the westernisation of Japan in 1853 when American ships forcibly opened it up to the outside world. The narrative is presented through the eyes of two characters, the Reciter and the Shogun, who guide the audience through these events.

It provides a thought-provoking examination of cultural exchange, imperialism, political manoeuvring and power dynamics set against a background of loss of identity, tradition and culture as the nation faces globalisation.

"Mulan" is a 1998 animated Disney movie which is based on the story "Fa Mulan" by Robert D. San Souci, which in turn is based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan. Disney originally only released it for Music Theatre International's (MTI) Broadway Junior series which adapts larger musicals and Disney shows to one-hour productions.

"Mulan" tells the story of Fa Mulan, a young Chinese woman who disguises herself as a man to take her father's place in the army and save him from the conscription. As Mulan goes through training and faces the challenges of war, she discovers her inner strength and determination. It includes empowering themes of self-discovery, courage, and the importance of staying true to oneself.

The music for the movie was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, and the lyrics were written by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel. "Mulan, Jr." mixes songs from the movie with others that were deleted, including some written by Stephen Schwartz, who was the originally-planned composer for the movie.