FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Magic to Do: The "Pippin" Quiz

A quiz on one of Stephen Schwartz's famous musicals. Try it if you think you know it well.

A multiple-choice quiz by janephob. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
janephob

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
208,123

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
485

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The Leading Player is the first character to have a solo line in the musical. What are his first two words? Hint

Join us

Hi, there

Come along

Prepare ye

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. "Rivers belong where they can ramble. Eagles belong where they can fly. I've got to be where _______________________." What're the missing lyrics? Hint

I feel like I belong

I am allow to shine

the world will look at me

my spirits can run free

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Which character sings the following line: "Oh, it's time to start livin'. Time to take a little from this world we're given."? Hint

Pippin

Berthe

Leading Player

Fastrada

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the original Pippin and featured on the original cast album? Hint

Eric Berry

Christopher Chadman

William Katt

John Rubinstein

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following actors was not nominated for the 1973 Tony Awards for his/her performance in "Pippin"? Hint

Ben Vereen

Irene Ryan

Leland Palmer

Jill Clayburgh

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of Catherine's son?

Answer: (one word, four letters)

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. "And if we all could spread a little sunshine, all could _______ a little fire." What's the missing word? Hint

strike

light

spark

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Pippin opened in London in 1973 at which theatre? Hint

Her Majesty's Theatre

Adelphi Theatre

Palace Theatre

Lyceum Theatre

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Which song is not sung by Pippin? Hint

With You

Simple Joys

Extraordinary

Morning Glow

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. True or False: Bob Fosse won the 1973 Tony Award for Best Director for Pippin.

True

False

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Leading Player is the first character to have a solo line in the musical. What are his first two words?

Answer: Join us

The first song in the musical is "Magic to Do" which is sung by the Leading Player and his troupe. The first line of the musical is "Join us, leave your fields to flower." At the end of the song, they promise to present the finale never before seen on a public stage. "Prepare ye" are the first two words of another Stephen Schwartz musical called "Godspell".

2. "Rivers belong where they can ramble. Eagles belong where they can fly. I've got to be where _______________________." What're the missing lyrics?

Answer: my spirits can run free

This is from "Corner of the Sky". Pippin sings to us about his search for a deeper meaning of life, something completely fulfilling. The song is a real hit and has been performed by many famous singers like The Jackson 5, David Essex and Peter Cousens.

3. Which character sings the following line: "Oh, it's time to start livin'. Time to take a little from this world we're given."?

Answer: Berthe

Berthe is the grandmother of Pippin. She sings "No Time At All" to show her "jolly live-live-live philosophy" and to suggest Pippin to look elsewhere for happiness. This is such a fun song and probably one of the funniest moments in the show.

4. Who was the original Pippin and featured on the original cast album?

Answer: John Rubinstein

Yes, it was John Rubinstein who was the original Pippin. Eric Berry is the original Charlemagne. Christopher Chadman is the original Lewis. William Katt is Pippin on DVD.

5. Which of the following actors was not nominated for the 1973 Tony Awards for his/her performance in "Pippin"?

Answer: Jill Clayburgh

Jill Clayburgh, the original Catherine, was not nominated in the acting category. Ben Vereen, who plays the Leading Player won the Tony Award in the leading actor category. Leland Palmer as Fastrada and Irene Ryan as Berthe were nominated in the leading actress and featured actress categories respectively.

The awards went to Glynis Johns and Patricia Elliot, both from "A Little Night Music".

6. What is the name of Catherine's son?

Answer: Theo

The original Theo was played by Shane Nickerson. Theo also has a pet duck named Otto.

7. "And if we all could spread a little sunshine, all could _______ a little fire." What's the missing word?

Answer: light

This is from "Spread a Little Sunshine" sung by Fastrada at the beginning of act two. After she sees that Pippin is trying to go against his father, she tries to make an advantage out of the situation.

8. Pippin opened in London in 1973 at which theatre?

Answer: Her Majesty's Theatre

"Pippin" opened on Broadway on October 23, 1972 at the Imperial Theatre and closed on June 12, 1977. In London, the production opened on October 30, 1973 at Her Majesty's Theatre and ran for only 85 performances.

9. Which song is not sung by Pippin?

Answer: Simple Joys

"Simple Joys" is sung by the Leading Player as we move from the battlefield to the countryside where Berthe lives. The other three songs are sung by Pippin.

10. True or False: Bob Fosse won the 1973 Tony Award for Best Director for Pippin.

Answer: True

The answer is true. Besides from Best Director, he won the Tony Award for Best Choreographer as well. "Pippin" was nominated for 11 Tony Awards and it won 5 awards including Best Actor (Ben Vereen), Best Director, Best Choreographer, Best Lighting Designer and Best Scenic Designer.

The award for Best Musical went to "A Little Night Music". That's it. Hope you like my quiz and don't forget to rate it. Thanks!

Source: Author janephob

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor agony before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.