Michael Ball Trivia

1. In the year 2003 when he starred in a West End musical, he played a leading role in which character opposite of him was named Truly Scrumptious. What what his character's name?

From Quiz Michael Ball: West End Miracle

Answer: Caractacus Potts

Dick van Dyke played Caractucus in the 60's movie version of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" while Sally Ann Howes played the part of Truly Scrumptious. In the West End version, the car flew over the stage. The part of the Childcatcher was played by Richard O'Brien, who wrote and played a part in "Rocky Horror Picture Show."

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Answer: Ashley

The name 'Ashley' has Welsh origins, and this reflects his mother's Welsh roots.

From Quiz Michael Ball: West End Miracle

Answer: His grandmother.

He recieved it from his grandmother after she died. Now, the only time he takes it off is if it doesn't fit, and even then he wears it on a chain around his neck. He almost lost the ring once when he was sunbathing. He took it off because of sunscreen, then forgot about it and picked his blanket up. His friends and him searched for hours, but finally found it.

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Answer: 27 June

Michael was born in 1962, in the Midlands. He grew up near Stratford-on-Avon, famous for being the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

From Quiz Michael Ball: West End Miracle

Answer: A Love Story

In this album, he tells the story of falling into and out of love. He sings many popular songs, including "You Had Me From Hello," "Time In A Bottle," and "Me and My Shadow," which is a duet with Antonio Banderas. "I Dreamed A Dream" is not a studio album, but a collection of songs.

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Answer: Marius in 'Les Miserables'

Michael starred as Marius when 'Les Miserables' first began in 1985. He caused a sensation with 'Empty Chairs at Empty Tables'. The original cast album featuring this song earned a platinum disc for worldwide sales. 'Aspects of Love' and 'Phantom' came later, with 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' opening in the West End in April 2002.

From Quiz Michael Ball: West End Miracle

Answer: Aspects of Love

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Answer: 1992

Michael's song was, of course, 'One Step Out Of Time'. He later said that he had not enjoyed the competitive side of the experience, and that 'I would rather stick pins in my eyes than do that again.'

From Quiz Michael Ball: West End Miracle

Answer: Me And My Shadow

Just before they were going to record this song, which was the last song that needed to be recorded, the New York City blackout occurred. Unfortunately, the recording needed to be completed soon, so they scrambled to find a studio that had enough electricity to record it. The next morning, they recieved a call from Sony studios.

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Answer: 2nd

Boo! He was robbed! He was 16 points behind the Irish entry, after having led the competition for a while. His debut album was released shortly after this, though, and went straight to number 1 in the UK.

From Quiz Michael Ball: West End Miracle

Answer: A parachute accident.

He did have his tonsils out, which caused him many problems, but it was the parachute accident that left him in agony.

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Answer: 'The Michael Ball Show'

This was shown by ITV in 1993 following his success in Eurovision.

From Quiz Michael Ball: West End Miracle

Answer: Alone Together

All he had to accompany him was his pianist. It was performed at the Donmar Theatre.

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Answer: 'This Time... It's Personal'

The others were his too. 'One Careful Owner' was released in 1994, 'Live at the Royal Albert Hall' in 1999, and 'Centre Stage' in 2001.

From Quiz Michael Ball: West End Miracle

Answer: First Love

It's also the name of one of his albums. Here is the story of the rose "First Love" in his words, from an interview done in 1995, after his SO's sister died. "When Angela died, we all got a rose bush. One was put on her grave and then each of the members of the family have one in the garden. The name of the rose was 'First Love' which is the album I'm bringing out. It was just a symbol, really, for Angela. So all the money we make from the single is going to ROC, Research into Ovarian Cancer."

From Quiz Michael Ball: West End Miracle

Answer: Michael Ball

Yes, self-titled. Some of his other albums are "First Love," "Centre Stage," and "A Love Story."

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Answer: Henry Purcell

Complete with long curly wig, ruffled shirts and high heels! This was shown by Channel 4 at Christmas, and the video is available.

From Quiz Michael Ball: West End Miracle

Answer: Passion

It's in this Sondheim musical that he sings the haunting lines of "but I love Fosca, not the way that she loves me. But I love Fosca, and nothing with come of it! And if I shall die tomorrow, or live and be forced to go..."

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Answer: Research into Ovarian Cancer

Michael became very involved in raising money for research after the sad death of Angela McGowan. Angela was the sister-in-law of Michael's partner Cathy and had been instrumental in getting the couple together. Michael has performed several concerts in aid of ROC, and his fan club has been active in raising money for further research. His version of 'The Rose' was dedicated to Angela.

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