Musicals Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sweet Charity

The girl who wanted to be loved, Sweet Charity, was inspired by Fellini's Oscar winning film but certain changes were brought to the story. Bob Fosse's movie told the story of an unlucky in love taxi dancer who still had faith that one day she'd find her perfect match.

In the original Fellini picture, the lead character was a prostitute but the racy story line was dropped, probably lost in translation.

Answer: von Trapp

Liesl, Friedrich, Louisa, Kurt, Brigitta, Marta and Gretl von Trapp were Captain Georg von Trapp's kids. The year 1965's "Best Picture" winner told the story of Maria (Julie Andrews) bringing music into the well ordered life of the von Trapps when she was hired as a governess.

She ended up falling in love with the charming widower. All of this happened in Austria, during the rise of the Nazis.

Answer: John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly gave my favorite performance in "Chicago" as the neglected husband of killer Roxie Hart(Zellweger). He had one musical number singing "Cellophane Man". Reilly was nominated for many awards for his portrayal along with a few of his cast mates.

Answer: True

The movie took place in Montmartre although most of the film was shot in a studio and the City of Lights' landscape was mostly computer generated. The movie brilliantly mixed popular music and visual effects with an 1890's setting and plot. The soundtrack featured Elton John, Madonna and U2 hits.

Answer: Jacques Demy

Demy's movie was about a teenager falling in love but war came between them. All the dialogues were sung. The 1964 movie starring the great Catherine Deneuve was the first musical in color from France.

Answer: Tony and Maria

Natalie Wood who played Maria did none of her singing. Neither did Richard Beymer who played Tony. A lot of the "unseen voices" thought they deserved a share of the profits from the album sales.

Answer: False

The movie, directed by Norman Jewison, was about a Jewish family before the revolution in Russia. The film featured the song "If I Were a Rich Man" that was sampled by Gwen Stefani in her album "Love, Angel, Music, Baby" giving the song "Rich Girl".

Answer: The Lion King

John wrote "Hakuna Matata", "Circle of Life", "Be Prepared", "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight". This last song won the Academy Award for best song. His soundtrack accompanied one of the most beloved Disney movie about a lion prince ultimately reclaiming his kingdom after being tricked into believing he killed the late king.

Answer: Star 80

Streisand's first film, "Funny Girl" in which she portrayed Fanny Brice, a real life comedienne, earned her an Academy Award nomination. Streisand had already played the role on stage. Also starring Omar Sharif in a role first offered to Sinatra, "Funny Girl" ended up the highest grossing film of its year. "Hello, Dolly!" came right after. "Funny Lady" was the sequel to "Funny Girl".

Answer: Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens inspired a lot of filmmakers with his books. His novels "Nicholas Nickleby", "Great Expectations" and " A Christmas Carol" were all adapted many times over. The Carol Reed movie "Oliver!" was inspired by Dickens' famous "Oliver Twist" about a orphan who fell into the wrong hands and was trained to be a pickpocket.