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Quiz about For Theatre Buffs
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For Theatre Buffs Trivia Quiz


This one's for all you Theatre buffs out there!

A multiple-choice quiz by DarkHorse. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
DarkHorse
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
728
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1166
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the original companion piece to the one-act play 'Lone Star' when it opened in New York? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The musical 'Bye Bye Birdie' was loosely based on what real-life singer? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who wrote 'The Wake Of Jamey Foster'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Recently, the role of 'Rizzo' in Grease has been played by the likes of Rosie O'Donnell, Brooke Shields, and Maureen McCormick. Who originated the role on Broadway? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In the play 'Sylvia,' the title role was played by Sarah Jessica Parker. Sylvia was: Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Playwright Israel Horowitz is related to a member of what 'boy band?' Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Along with Tim Rice, 2 members of a 70's Pop group wrote the music for 'Chess.' Which Pop group? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The musical 'Godspell' was based on what book of the Bible? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. 'South Pacific' was based on a collection of short stories by: Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which artist was NOT associated with the creation of the musical 'Working'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the original companion piece to the one-act play 'Lone Star' when it opened in New York?

Answer: Private Wars

Later, 'Laundry and Bourbon' was published as the companion piece.
2. The musical 'Bye Bye Birdie' was loosely based on what real-life singer?

Answer: Elvis Presley

The writers were inspired by the media frenzy surrounding Elvis's induction into the army to use a similar character to provide the plot line for their show. The name was originally going to be Elsworth, then Conway Twitty (until they discovered there was already a Conway Twitty), and finally became Conrad Birdie.
3. Who wrote 'The Wake Of Jamey Foster'?

Answer: Beth Henley

4. Recently, the role of 'Rizzo' in Grease has been played by the likes of Rosie O'Donnell, Brooke Shields, and Maureen McCormick. Who originated the role on Broadway?

Answer: Adrienne Barbeau

5. In the play 'Sylvia,' the title role was played by Sarah Jessica Parker. Sylvia was:

Answer: A Dog

Although Sarah Jessica Parker is certainly no dog!
6. Playwright Israel Horowitz is related to a member of what 'boy band?'

Answer: Beastie Boys

7. Along with Tim Rice, 2 members of a 70's Pop group wrote the music for 'Chess.' Which Pop group?

Answer: ABBA

8. The musical 'Godspell' was based on what book of the Bible?

Answer: Matthew

9. 'South Pacific' was based on a collection of short stories by:

Answer: James Michener

10. Which artist was NOT associated with the creation of the musical 'Working'?

Answer: Stephen Sondheim

Source: Author DarkHorse

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