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Anything Goes Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about "Anything Goes"? This quiz will cover the Original Broadway Production, the Off-Broadway Production, The Lincoln Center Broadway Revival Production, and the West End production along with related recordings.

A multiple-choice quiz by boardwalkman. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
boardwalkman

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
308,599

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
11 / 20

Plays
300

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Question 1 of 20

1. Who was the composer and lyricist of "Anything Goes"?

Answer: (Two Words (First and Last Name, or Just Last Name); "Kiss Me Kate")

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Question 2 of 20

2. Who was the original Reno Sweeney? Hint

Ethel Merman

Elaine Paige

Patti LuPone

Elena Roger

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Question 3 of 20

3. The Original Broadway Cast Recording of "Anything Goes" was extremely popular, selling millions of copies.

True

False

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Question 4 of 20

4. All but one of the songs below were in the 1934 Original, the Off-Broadway version, and the Lincoln Center Broadway Revival. What song wasn't in all three versions? Hint

Be Like the Bluebird

I Get A Kick Out Of You

It's De-lovely

You're the Top

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Question 5 of 20

5. How many songs were added to the 1987 Lincoln Center Broadway Revival? These songs did not appear in either the original Broadway show or in its 1962 revival. Hint

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Question 6 of 20

6. The Lincoln Center Version was put on in London's West End, with the same director and choreographer.

True

False

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Question 7 of 20

7. What Broadway actor played Billy Crocker in both the 1987 Lincoln Center Broadway Revival and in the 1989 West End Production of "Anything Goes"?
Hint

Howard McGillin

Sydney Howard

Hal Linden

William Gaxton

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Question 8 of 20

8. This person, who won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for "Gypsy", played Reno Sweeney in the Lincoln Center Broadway Revival. Who is she? Hint

Angela Lansbury

Ethel Merman

Patti LuPone

Bernadette Peters

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Question 9 of 20

9. This actress, who starred as Reno Sweeney in the West End Production, originated the role of Grizabella in "Cats". Who is she? Hint

Sarah Brightman

Ruthie Henshall

Elaine Paige

Maria Friedman

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Question 10 of 20

10. Patti LuPone won the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical for "Anything Goes."

True

False

11. In the 1934 Original Production and in the 1987 Lincoln Center Revival, there is a song called "Gypsy in Me." In the Original Broadway Production, the song is sung by Hope Harcourt. What character sings this song in the Lincoln Center Revival? Hint

Elisha J. Whitney

Reno Sweeney

Lord Evelyn Oakleigh

Hope Harcourt

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Question 12 of 20

12. In the 1934 Original Broadway Production and in the 1962 Off-Broadway Production, there are two Chinese converts named Ching and Ling. What are the names of these two converts in the 1987 Lincoln Center Broadway Revival? Hint

Moon and Erma

None of the above

Benny and Maureen

John and Luke

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Question 13 of 20

13. Who sings "Be Like the Bluebird"? Hint

Billy Crocker

Lord Evelyn Oakleigh

Reno Sweeney

Moonface Martin

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Question 14 of 20

14. The 1962 Off-Broadway production had how many characters singing "Friendship"? Hint

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Question 15 of 20

15. One song exclusive to the 1962 Off-Broadway Production is "Let's Misbehave." Who sings this song on the recording? Hint

Elisha J. Whitney and Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt

Hope Harcourt and Sir Evelyn Oakleigh

Billy Crocker and Hope Harcourt

Reno Sweeney and Sir Evelyn Oakleigh

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Question 16 of 20

16. On the 1962 Recording, "Public Enemy Number One" is sung a capella (with no music).

True

False

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Question 17 of 20

17. Bonnie is a gangster girlfriend and Moonface Martin's sidekick. What is she called in the Lincoln Center Revival? Hint

Jenna

Erma

Evangeline

Mary

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Question 18 of 20

18. Who says this line: "There's something wrong here..."? Hint

Billy Crocker

Hope Harcourt

Reno Sweeney

Moonface Martin

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Question 19 of 20

19. What is the name of the ship? Hint

S.S. Titanic

S.S. Virginia

S.S. Indianapolis

S.S. American

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Question 20 of 20

20. Before singing "Be Like the Bluebird", Moonface Martin says to Billy Crocker, "Remember: It's always the darkest just before they turn on ____
___ ______." Finish this quote.

Answer: (3 words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the composer and lyricist of "Anything Goes"?

Answer: Cole Porter

"Anything Goes" which he wrote in 1934, is thought by many to be his greatest score of the 1930's.

2. Who was the original Reno Sweeney?

Answer: Ethel Merman

"Anything Goes" was one of five Cole Porter shows that starred Ethel Merman.

3. The Original Broadway Cast Recording of "Anything Goes" was extremely popular, selling millions of copies.

Answer: False

There actually wasn't a recording at all. The closest thing we can get our hands on is a recording from 1989 of the show as it would have appeared on Opening Night in 1934.

4. All but one of the songs below were in the 1934 Original, the Off-Broadway version, and the Lincoln Center Broadway Revival. What song wasn't in all three versions?

Answer: It's De-lovely

"De-lovely" was added to the 1962 Off-Broadway production of "Anything Goes."

5. How many songs were added to the 1987 Lincoln Center Broadway Revival? These songs did not appear in either the original Broadway show or in its 1962 revival.

Answer: 3

The three songs unique to this production are "Easy to Love" (sung by Billy Crocker); "The Crew Song" (sung by Elisha J. Whitney); and "Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye" (sung by Hope Harcourt).

6. The Lincoln Center Version was put on in London's West End, with the same director and choreographer.

Answer: True

The West End Production even had the same Billy Crocker, but some of the cast were different. The director was Jerry Zaks and the choreographer was Michael Smuin.

7. What Broadway actor played Billy Crocker in both the 1987 Lincoln Center Broadway Revival and in the 1989 West End Production of "Anything Goes"?

Answer: Howard McGillin

Howard McGillin is best known for his role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera".

8. This person, who won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for "Gypsy", played Reno Sweeney in the Lincoln Center Broadway Revival. Who is she?

Answer: Patti LuPone

She is also known for her role as Mrs. Lovett in "Sweeney Todd."

9. This actress, who starred as Reno Sweeney in the West End Production, originated the role of Grizabella in "Cats". Who is she?

Answer: Elaine Paige

Elaine made her Broadway Debut in 1996 in "Sunset Boulevard."

Interestingly enough, both Patti LuPone and Elaine Paige starred as Eva Peron in "Evita" and won awards for their performances. Patti LuPone was the Original Eva in the Broadway Production. Elaine was the Original Eva in the London Production.

10. Patti LuPone won the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical for "Anything Goes."

Answer: False

Patti LuPone lost to Joanna Gleason from "Into the Woods." Patti won a Tony for "Evita" (1980) and for "Gypsy" (2008).

Answer: Lord Evelyn Oakleigh

In the Lincoln Center Broadway Revival, Lord Evelyn Oakleigh sings this to Reno, and reveals some pretty disturbing secrets about his family.

Answer: John and Luke

The two converts accompany Bishop Henry T. Dobson. Luke was a compulsive gambler and John was a compulsive drinker.

13. Who sings "Be Like the Bluebird"?

Answer: Moonface Martin

Moonface Martin is Public Enemy Number 13 and a second-rate gangster. He sings "Bluebird" in the Brig in the Second Act when both he and Billy are thrown in the brig after Billy comes clean after posing as Snake Eyes Johnson.

14. The 1962 Off-Broadway production had how many characters singing "Friendship"?

Answer: 3

"Friendship" was added to the Off-Broadway Production, which had Billy, Reno, and Moon singing this number. In the Lincoln Center Revival, only Moon and Reno sing this song.

15. One song exclusive to the 1962 Off-Broadway Production is "Let's Misbehave." Who sings this song on the recording?

Answer: Reno Sweeney and Sir Evelyn Oakleigh

"Sir" was changed to "Lord" for the 1987 Revival.

16. On the 1962 Recording, "Public Enemy Number One" is sung a capella (with no music).

Answer: True

"Let's Step Out", sung by Bonnie, is also on the same track.

17. Bonnie is a gangster girlfriend and Moonface Martin's sidekick. What is she called in the Lincoln Center Revival?

Answer: Erma

Bonnie/Erma is pursued by all the sailors. She sings "Buddy Beware" in this version.

18. Who says this line: "There's something wrong here..."?

Answer: Moonface Martin

He says this in a few of the scenes, notably in Evelyn's stateroom and in the nightclub of the ship (Act II).

19. What is the name of the ship?

Answer: S.S. American

All but one scene in the Lincoln Center Revival is on the S.S. American.

20. Before singing "Be Like the Bluebird", Moonface Martin says to Billy Crocker, "Remember: It's always the darkest just before they turn on ____ ___ ______." Finish this quote.

Answer: all the lights

This quote is what Snake Eyes (or Dillinger on the Lincoln Center Recording) tells Moonface.

Source: Author boardwalkman

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