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Quiz about How Well Do You Know Modern Broadway Musicals
Quiz about How Well Do You Know Modern Broadway Musicals

How Well Do You Know Modern Broadway Musicals? Quiz


Classic Broadway shows like the "Phantom of the Opera" and "Cats" have mesmerized audiences for decades, but some people prefer more modern musicals like "Wicked" and "The Book of Mormon". This quiz will test your modern Broadway musical IQ!

A multiple-choice quiz by carash22. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
carash22
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
349,585
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
480
Last 3 plays: Guest 93 (5/10), Guest 174 (2/10), Guest 86 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the musical "Wicked", what is the name of the Wizard's main flying monkey? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the musical "Legally Blonde", Elle Woods is part of the legal team for Brook Wyndham. During the song "There Right There", what is the name of the witness testifying that he had an affair with Brooke? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In the musical "The Book of Mormon", two young Mormons are assigned a mission to Uganda. One of these boys, Elder Keven Price, is very disappointed by this because he really wanted to go somewhere else. Where did he want to go? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In the musical "Hairspray", what is the name of the brand of hairspray that sponsors the Corny Collins show? (Please note that I am referring to the musical version, not the movie version.) Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In the musical "Avenue Q", what is Rod's favorite book? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the musical "Seussical", what is the name of the judge in "The People Vs. Horton the Elephant" Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In the musical "Mary Poppins", what is the name of the shop Jane, Michael, and Mary visit in the song "Supercalifragilcaisticexpialidocious"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the musical "The Lion King", what are the names of the three hyenas who sing the song "Chow Down"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the musical "Rock of Ages", who is the narrator? (Please note that I am talking about the musical version and not the movie version!) Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the musical "Billy Elliot", what dance company does Billy audition for? Please note that I am referring to the musical not the movie. Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 93: 5/10
Oct 22 2024 : Guest 174: 2/10
Oct 17 2024 : Guest 86: 3/10
Oct 08 2024 : Guest 86: 7/10
Oct 02 2024 : Guest 72: 4/10
Sep 30 2024 : Guest 99: 5/10
Sep 30 2024 : Guest 86: 4/10
Sep 25 2024 : Guest 84: 2/10
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 166: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the musical "Wicked", what is the name of the Wizard's main flying monkey?

Answer: Chistery

Elphaba first meets Chistery when the Wizard invites her to the Emerald City. Later, Elphaba takes pity on Chistery and tries to save him.
2. In the musical "Legally Blonde", Elle Woods is part of the legal team for Brook Wyndham. During the song "There Right There", what is the name of the witness testifying that he had an affair with Brooke?

Answer: Nikos

Nikos is testifying that he had an affair with Brooke Whyndam. However, Elle proves that he is actually gay. Nikos inspires the song "There Right There" which asks, "Is he gay or European?".
3. In the musical "The Book of Mormon", two young Mormons are assigned a mission to Uganda. One of these boys, Elder Keven Price, is very disappointed by this because he really wanted to go somewhere else. Where did he want to go?

Answer: Orlando

He even sings a song about his love for Orlando: "Orlando, Orlando! I love you Orlando! Sea World, and Disney, and Put Put Golfing!" Even though he wanted to go to Orlando, his partner, Elder Arnold Cunningham, helps him succeed in helping the people of Uganda.
4. In the musical "Hairspray", what is the name of the brand of hairspray that sponsors the Corny Collins show? (Please note that I am referring to the musical version, not the movie version.)

Answer: Ultra-Clutch

Ultra-Clutch is the brand of hairspray that sponsors the Corny Collins show! The song "Hairspray" is all about Ultra-Clutch! Edna even enters the Corny Collins show in a giant can of Ultra-Clutch during "You Can't Stop the Beat"!
5. In the musical "Avenue Q", what is Rod's favorite book?

Answer: Broadway Musicals from the 1940s

When Rod reads this book, he makes his roommate wonder if he is gay. His roommate even sings the song "If You Were Gay" about it.
6. In the musical "Seussical", what is the name of the judge in "The People Vs. Horton the Elephant"

Answer: Yertle the Turtle

The Cat in the Hat sings, "Judge Yertle the Turtle presiding everyone rise!" Judge Yertle is presiding over the case about Horton's sanity for speaking to a dust speck. Eventually, the judge orders Horton remanded to the Nool Asylum for the Criminally Insane.
7. In the musical "Mary Poppins", what is the name of the shop Jane, Michael, and Mary visit in the song "Supercalifragilcaisticexpialidocious"?

Answer: Mrs. Corey's Sweet Shop

Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael here after their trip to see the Bird Woman. As Jane and Michael are looking for candy, they are challanged to create words out of letter-shaped candies. Mary comes up with the word Supercalifragilcaisticexpialidocious.
8. In the musical "The Lion King", what are the names of the three hyenas who sing the song "Chow Down"?

Answer: Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed

These mean hyenas love to chow down and laugh! They sing this song about their mission to eat trespassers on their land.
9. In the musical "Rock of Ages", who is the narrator? (Please note that I am talking about the musical version and not the movie version!)

Answer: Lonny Barnett

Lonny Barnett is the narrator in "Rock of Ages"! Lonny Barnett was played by Dan Finnerty in the original LA musical. Russel Brand plays Lonny in the film version.
10. In the musical "Billy Elliot", what dance company does Billy audition for? Please note that I am referring to the musical not the movie.

Answer: Royal Ballet School

Billy dreams of dancing at this prestigious school in London. The Royal Ballet School is a real ballet company in London. It was founded in 1931 and it is one of the most famous ballet schools in London.
Source: Author carash22

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