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This Cole Porter musical set on an ocean liner travelling from New York to London introduced such classics as the title song, "You're the Top" and "I Get a Kick Out of You" in its original run in 1934. Details of the story and musical material have been modified in subsequent revivals (1962, 1987, 2011) and in the scripts provided for amateur productions.
8 Anything Goes quizzes and 115 Anything Goes trivia questions.
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  The Music of "Anything Goes" (1934)    
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
Put these ten songs from the 1934 Original Broadway Cast production of "Anything Goes" in the order in which they were sung, from first to last. There are five songs from each act listed here. Note: Different productions vary.
Average, 10 Qns, Ilona_Ritter, Sep 20 24
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  "Anything Goes": Original vs. Revival vs. Revival    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
"Anything Goes" is a very unique show because of the number of rewrites that it has had. This quiz concerns the three major performances: the original 1934 Broadway version, the 1962 off-Broadway revival version, and the 1987 Broadway revival.
Tough, 25 Qns, danceswithcows, Apr 28 16
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  Anything Goes 1987 Revival   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Anything Goes" is a hilarious Cole Porter musical depicting the journey of passengers on the S.S. American from New York City to England. Enjoy my quiz - the questions shouldn't be too hard if you know the show. But as they say, "Anything Goes".
Average, 10 Qns, miia`1804, Jun 09 07
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  You're the Top! An "Anything Goes" Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Anything Goes" is a fabulous comedy musical with an interesting plot and great music. This quiz is based on the original 1930's version, NOT the 1987 revival. Bon voyage!
Average, 10 Qns, koosalagoopagoop, Dec 05 16
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  "Anything Goes" - Beaumont Version    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
My school is currently doing this version of "Anything Goes", so I thought I'd make a quiz on it. Questions with quotes are based off of the Beaumont script, not a specific performance. Enjoy.
Tough, 15 Qns, thequizmaster2, Jul 29 11
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  Anything Goes    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
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.
Tough, 20 Qns, boardwalkman, May 27 09
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  "Anything Goes"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This year for high school I did stage crew for this play, so I know most scenes by heart. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, firefly44, Jul 21 10
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  "Anything Goes" Musical    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is my first attempt at a quiz, I hope it's a good one - 15 questions for you on the musical "Anything Goes".
Average, 15 Qns, avalongirl, Jul 20 05
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trivia question Quick Question
Who sings "Be Like the Bluebird"?

From Quiz "Anything Goes"





Anything Goes Trivia Questions
1. What is Billy's disguise at the beginning of "De-lovely"?

From Quiz "Anything Goes" - Beaumont Version

Answer: Old lady in a wheelchair

"De-lovely" is a duet between Billy and Hope. Billy removes his costume throughout the first verse. The two kiss at the conclusion of the song.

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

From Quiz Anything Goes

Answer: Cole Porter & Porter

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

3. Which name does the gangster's moll go under, in this version of the show?

From Quiz Anything Goes 1987 Revival

Answer: Erma

In the original, it was Erma. After the movie was produced, it was altered to Bonnie with the song "Heaven Hop" included but then it returned to Erma for the 1987 version.

4. Which very famous actress portrayed the role of Reno Sweeney in the original version of "Anything Goes"?

From Quiz "Anything Goes": Original vs. Revival vs. Revival

Answer: Ethel Merman

Ethel Merman is recognized as one of the most talented actresses of the early 1900's. Merman got her big break with a very successful run of the Gershwin brothers' musical "Girl Crazy". She is most noted for her rendition of "I Got Rhythm." She starred in the original "Anything Goes" as the leading lady, Reno Sweeney, and also went on to star in the movie production as well.

5. In the song "Blow Gabrielle Blow", who was everyone yelling at to stay away from them?

From Quiz "Anything Goes"

Answer: Satan

"Satan you stay away from me cause you're not the man I want to see!" This is one of the songs where most of the people on board are singing and dancing. Except of course, Billy and Moonface because they've just been taken to the ship's jail.

6. What song is heard second in the musical "Anything Goes"?

From Quiz "Anything Goes" Musical

Answer: Bon Voyage

"Bon Voyage" is a short song, but a fun one to sing. It is also a full chorus number, along with all of the leads, where as many of the songs with leads do not include all of the lead characters.

7. Where is the luxury liner that the show takes place on sailing to and from?

From Quiz You're the Top! An "Anything Goes" Quiz

Answer: from New York City to England

The majority of the characters were American, all going to England for different reasons. Only one of the lead characters, Sir Evelyn Oakleigh, was actually British.

8. How many different foods and drinks are mentioned in "You're the Top"?

From Quiz "Anything Goes" - Beaumont Version

Answer: seven

They are: Napoleon Brandy, a turkey dinner, Camembert, tamale, Ovaltine, Waldorf salad and broccoli. "You're the Top" is a duet between Reno and Billy.

9. Who was the original Reno Sweeney?

From Quiz Anything Goes

Answer: Ethel Merman

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

10. What is Moonface Martin's catch-phrase?

From Quiz Anything Goes 1987 Revival

Answer: There's something wrong here

He says this a number of times, including when he opens the violin case to find an actual violin instead of a tommy gun.

11. In the original version, Reno's "I Get a Kick Out of You" is addressed to ________?

From Quiz "Anything Goes": Original vs. Revival vs. Revival

Answer: Billy

At the beginning of the show, Reno is in love with Billy, who has just been fired from his job as a stock broker's office manager. Reno begs him to join her on the voyage to England, but he sadly declines. Sadly, Reno states it makes a difference that he won't be there.

12. What did Moonface steal from Elijah Whitney?

From Quiz "Anything Goes"

Answer: his glasses

"I'm blind without my glasses!" This was a very funny scene.

13. On which day and year did "Anything Goes" open at the Alvin Theater, New York?

From Quiz "Anything Goes" Musical

Answer: November 21, 1934

"Anything Goes" also turned out to be the fourth longest running musical of the 1930s.

14. What unpremeditated activity did Lord Evelyn Oakleigh participate in with Plum Blossom?

From Quiz "Anything Goes" - Beaumont Version

Answer: A romp in the rice

He confesses to this before Reno sings "Blow, Gabriel Blow". This confession has a strong link to the ending of the performance.

15. Which song is the 1st Act Finale?

From Quiz Anything Goes 1987 Revival

Answer: Anything Goes

"Anything Goes" is the title song for the show and is Reno Sweeney's biggest number.

16. In all versions of the show, Moonface has a female accomplice, but her name differs depending on the version. In the 1962 off-Broadway revival, what name does Moon's accomplice go by?

From Quiz "Anything Goes": Original vs. Revival vs. Revival

Answer: Bonnie

Bonnie is a gangster moll, and although she might not seem too formidable, she always seems to have a way of getting Moon and Billy out of whatever situation they're stuck in.

17. When Moonface surprises Sir Evelyn and Reno, Sir Evelyn uses this expression to explain how he feels.

From Quiz "Anything Goes"

Answer: I have hot pants for you!

It was hilarious when Moonface comes in, sees that Reno's and his plot didn't work, and comes back in with a machine gun. After Reno obtains the gun from him, Evie (Sir Evelyn) expresses his feelings for Moonface: "I have hot pants for you!" Moonface flips out and points the gun at him then.

18. What is the name of the minister arrested by the F.B.I.?

From Quiz "Anything Goes" - Beaumont Version

Answer: Henry T. Dobson

The F.B.I. are looking for Moon, but Billy inadvertently directs them to the minister. He is known as a bishop in other versions.

19. 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?

From Quiz Anything Goes

Answer: It's De-lovely

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

20. Which university did Elisha Whitney attend?

From Quiz Anything Goes 1987 Revival

Answer: Yale

Eli is a Yale man through and through. He is travelling to England to cheer on the Yale team at the Henley Regatta.

21. Who do Billy and Moonface steal clothes from while in jail?

From Quiz "Anything Goes"

Answer: two Chinese men

They dress up, and go to the wedding. They also dress Reno up to make her look like Plum Blossom, someone Evie had a "romp in the rice" with.

22. What are the last words of the musical "Anything Goes"?

From Quiz "Anything Goes" Musical

Answer: Anything Goes

In the end of the reprise version of "Anything Goes", it is sung by the entire cast. "And though I'm not a great romancer, I know that you're bound to answer when I propose ANYTHING GOES!"

23. What is the name of Moonface Martin's assistant?

From Quiz You're the Top! An "Anything Goes" Quiz

Answer: Bonnie

Bonnie is Moonface's sidekick. She is always after men, and sings the songs "Heaven Hop" and "Let's Step Out". In the revival, her name was changed to Erma.

24. Who sings the following line, and what song is it from? "We'd be so grand at the game, So carefree together that it does seem a shame"

From Quiz "Anything Goes" - Beaumont Version

Answer: Billy; "Easy to Love"

This song involves Billy expressing his affection for Hope, claiming that his love for her isn't his fault, because she'd be "so easy to love".

25. 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.

From Quiz Anything Goes

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).

26. Who does Billy dress up as first?

From Quiz "Anything Goes"

Answer: crew member

He makes an offensive gesture to Hope, who then realizes it's Billy. This is before the song "De-Lovely".

27. In "Anything Goes" what does Moony say after Bonnie Says "The violin fix the violin!"

From Quiz "Anything Goes" Musical

Answer: I'm scared to death of this thing

Since Moony is a mobster, he cannot go on a 'boat' with a gun wide out in the open, so that means he needs to go undercover, and in this case, he was a priest with a violin.. go figure!

28. Who is Snake Eyes Johnson?

From Quiz You're the Top! An "Anything Goes" Quiz

Answer: Public Enemy Number One

Snake Eyes Johnson is America's most dangerous criminal, who was supposed to be on the ship with Moonface and Bonnie, but never made it on. During much of the play Billy is mistaken for Snake Eyes, leading to many chases. James Hill was the alibi Snake Eyes held.

29. When Billy and Moon are being held in the ship's brig, Erma brings Billy a note from Hope. What does it say?

From Quiz "Anything Goes" - Beaumont Version

Answer: Dearest darling. I love you so but what good does love do when there is no hope? Love, Hope.

This note prompts the distant duet "All Through The Night". Billy sings from the ship's brig, Hope from the deck of the ship, in a beautiful duet. The quartet of sailors join to sing the final part of the song.

30. How many solo songs does Evelyn sing?

From Quiz Anything Goes 1987 Revival

Answer: One

Evelyn's only solo is "The Gypsy in Me", a very exciting song about his gypsy grandmother and how it's in his blood too!

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