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Here you will find quizzes on stage musicals whose titles start with the letter M, and for which we do not have enough quizzes to justify setting up a separate category for each one. If you find a favorite musical here, perhaps you'd like to write another quiz on it, so it can have a category of its own.
9 M Musicals quizzes and 130 M Musicals trivia questions.
1.
  Matilda the Musical!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This Tony Award-winning musical based on the book by Roald Dahl is delighting audiences in the West End, as well as on Broadway. Great for kids of all ages, it tells the story of a precocious 6 year old, Matilda, who is a very special young lady! The qu
Tough, 10 Qns, kitter96, Feb 19 16
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kitter96 gold member
1001 plays
2.
  A Quiz of No Importance    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"A Man of No Importance" was an Off-Broadway musical by the writing team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Set in Ireland in the 1960's, it tells the tale of a man trying to come to grips with who he is.
Tough, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, Jun 15 06
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anthonyrappfan
177 plays
3.
  25 Questions about The Mystery of Edwin Drood    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
I once did props for "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" at a community theatre. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the show.
Tough, 25 Qns, Ilona_Ritter, Dec 21 17
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Ilona_Ritter
269 plays
4.
  All About "Me And Juliet"    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
A quiz about Rodgers and Hammerstein's attempt to go "pop".
Tough, 20 Qns, dmnemaine, Mar 13 13
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dmnemaine
171 plays
5.
  'Mack and Mabel' Mania    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Although the plotline for this show is questionable, the score is awesome! I'll ask you a question and you give me the correct response.
Tough, 15 Qns, at34712, Oct 10 05
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at34712
209 plays
6.
  The Mystery of Edwin Drood Test Your Knowledge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Mystery of Edwin Drood" is a small play that is not very well known, but is exciting because the audience gets to choose the ending!
Tough, 10 Qns, daniel99, Mar 06 05
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daniel99
310 plays
7.
  "Marie Christine" Madness    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Marie Christine" was a short-lived but music-filled Broadway musical by Michael John LaChiusa and starring Audra McDonald and Anthony Crivello.
Tough, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, Aug 25 06
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anthonyrappfan
154 plays
8.
  A Merry Quiz on "Merrily We Roll Along"    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a quiz on Sondheim's show "Merrily We Roll Along." This is a quiz on the revival, not on the original Broadway play. (There were some changes made in the script for the revival).
Tough, 20 Qns, LuthienT, Mar 11 05
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LuthienT
241 plays
9.
  The Musical "Martin Guerre'"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz over Alain Boublil and Claude-Michele Schonberg's musical 'Martin Guerre'. See how much you know about one of their greatest productions!
Tough, 10 Qns, musettae, Feb 25 06
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musettae
277 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What character does not sing in "Not A Day Goes By - Act 2"?

From Quiz "A Merry Quiz on "Merrily We Roll Along""





M Musicals Trivia Questions
1. What does Miss Trunchbull say the Latin motto of the school translates to in English?

From Quiz Matilda the Musical!

Answer: Children are Maggots

Early in the musical she tells Miss Honey that the school motto is "Bambinatum est maggitum", or "Children are Maggots". This certainly shows the "love" she has for the students in her school!

2. When "Me And Juliet" opens, we are introduced to chorus girl, Jeanie. According to Jeanie in "A Very Special Day", what does she have with her toast before she goes to bed at night?

From Quiz All About "Me And Juliet"

Answer: "a nice hot cup of tea"

Of the three R&H "flops", "Me And Juliet" was the most successful. It originally ran on Broadway for 358 performances. The other two "flops" were "Allegro" and "Pipe Dream". They ran on Broadway for 315 and 245 performances respectively. Although none of the three shows had near the success of such R&H hits as "Oklahoma!" and "South Pacific", they did much better than many of the unsuccessful musicals of their day.

3. What is the name of the sailor who wins Marie Christine's heart?

From Quiz "Marie Christine" Madness

Answer: Dante Samuel Keyes

Dante Keyes was originally played by Anthony Crivello, who has also been seen in "Kiss of the Spider-Woman" with Brent Carver. He won a Tony for his work in "Spider-Woman", but wasn't nominated for "Marie Christine". "Kiss of The Spider-Woman" ran from May 3, 1993 to July 1, 1995.

4. Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty were the lyricist and composer respectively, but who wrote the book to the musical?

From Quiz A Quiz of No Importance

Answer: Terrence McNally

McNally also wrote the books for "Ragtime" and " Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune", as well as the book for "The Full Monty". He was born in 1938 in Florida. "Ragtime" ran from January 18, 1998 to January 16, 2000. "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune" ran from August 8th, 2002 to March 9th, 2003. "The Full Monty" ran from October 26, 2000 to September 1, 2002.

5. In this play, there are three best friends. What are their names?

From Quiz A Merry Quiz on "Merrily We Roll Along"

Answer: Mary, Charley, Frank

Mary, Charley, and Frank were best friends, although as their lives went on they grew apart. Scotty is Frank's agent. Dory, Tyler, and Bunker are guests at Frank's party in the first scene. Gussie is Frank's second wife, and the star of his first show. Joe is Gussie's ex-husband, although the play eventually goes far enough back in time for the audience to see them together during their marriage.

6. In what country does the show take place?

From Quiz The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Answer: England

It takes place in London to be exact.

7. Who wrote the original unfinished book "The Mystery of Edwin Drood"?

From Quiz The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Answer: Charles Dickens

This was the final novel of Charles Dickens' career, as he died before finishing "The Mystery Of Edwin Drood".

8. Where do Martin Guerre and Arnaud du Thil meet and become friends?

From Quiz The Musical "Martin Guerre'"

Answer: in the Catholic army

Martin and Arnaud both fight in the religious wars for seven years and Martin shares with Arnaud details of the life he left behind in Artigat.

9. During the song "When I Grow Up", what is the unique activity that the students do while they are singing?

From Quiz Matilda the Musical!

Answer: Swinging on swings

While this song highlights all of the wants and desires of the children once they are able "do what they wish," it also includes a solo by Miss Honey, who admits that she still has her own insecurities and limitations despite being a "grown-up."

10. When Jeanie is asked why she would get involved with a man like Bob, she sings "That's The Way It Happens". According to the song, Jeanie says that she was on the road and homesick, and Bob took advantage of that. What exactly does he do?

From Quiz All About "Me And Juliet"

Answer: takes her out for steak and french fries

Bob is one of the electricians on the lighting crew. He is very possessive of Jeanie, who feels like she's "signed and sealed".

11. At which theater did "A Man of No Importance" play?

From Quiz A Quiz of No Importance

Answer: Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater

The Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater can be found on West 65th Street and seats 299 people. Other shows that have played there include "Elegies" and "Third". "Elegies" ran from March 2, 2003 to March 30, 2003 and "Third" ran from October 24, 2005 to December 18, 2005.

12. Finish the lyric: "Movies were movies when..."

From Quiz 'Mack and Mabel' Mania

Answer: you paid a dime to escape

The role of Mack was originated by Robert Preston.

13. Who is the first person the chairman calls during "There You Are"?

From Quiz The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Answer: Angela

The chairman is Mr. Bill Carthwright.

14. Who turned "Drood" into a musical?

From Quiz The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Answer: Rupert Holmes

The three incorrect answers were all in on creating another musical, "Gypsy", which is about a obsessive stage mother pushing her kids too far until one enters the stripping business.

15. Why does Martin Guerre leave Artigat?

From Quiz The Musical "Martin Guerre'"

Answer: He is not ready to take on the responsibilities of a man.

'I'm just a boy--betrayed, defiled. All a young man needs is time.' When Martin's uncle and the villagers force him into an early marriage and punish him for his unwillingness to consummate it, Martin seeks to come into his own while fighting in the religious wars.

16. According to the song title, which family member is the sun?

From Quiz "Marie Christine" Madness

Answer: Grandfather

"Your Grandfather is the Sun" is sung by Marie Christine's Mother, and is also known as "Ton Granpere est le Soleil". The role of Marie Christine's Mother was originally played on Broadway by Vivian Reed.

17. Who played Alfie Byrne?

From Quiz A Quiz of No Importance

Answer: Roger Rees

Roger Rees played Alfie Byrne, the main character in the musical. The musical is based on the movie of the same name, which starred Albert Finney.

18. "See that facinating creature, with perfection stamped on every feature? She was plain little..." What comes next?

From Quiz 'Mack and Mabel' Mania

Answer: Nellie

The role of Mabel was orginally played by Bernadette Peters.

19. By what news agency are Charley and Frank interviewed?

From Quiz A Merry Quiz on "Merrily We Roll Along"

Answer: NBC

K.T. is the person at NBC who interviews them.

20. Who wrote the book on which the musical is based?

From Quiz The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Answer: Charles Dickens & Dickens

This was the last book that Charles Dickens wrote. He died before he finished, which is why the audience votes on the ending.

21. What is the Music Hall name of the Chairman?

From Quiz The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Answer: William Cartwright

In the play, Clive Paget of the Musical Hall played John Jasper. Phillip Bax played the over-acting waiter Bazzard, while Cedric Moncrieffe was the Reverend Crisparkle.

22. Why does Arnaud go to Artigat?

From Quiz The Musical "Martin Guerre'"

Answer: He wants to inform Bertrande of Martin's death.

Though Arnaud arrives in Artigat with the intention only of telling Bertrande about Martin's death, the villagers mistake Arnaud for Martin and pressure him to stay.

23. In addition to being a television addict, Mr. Wormwood is the stereotypical sleezy used car salesman. He pulls off what he thinks is the deal of a lifetime when he sells a large fleet of old defective cars to what group?

From Quiz Matilda the Musical!

Answer: Russian Mafia

At the end of the show, Mr. Wormwood's life is nearly brought to an end when the defects are discovered by the purchasers. Matilda saves her parents' lives by speaking to the Mafia boss in Russian, which she learned in order to read a Russian novel in its original language.

24. Finish this lyric from "Beautiful": "He comes by, ____________ shirt."

From Quiz "Marie Christine" Madness

Answer: Wrinkled

In "Beautiful", Marie Christine describes her first meeting with Dante Keyes by Lake Pontchartrain. She describes his arrogant but magnetic personality.

25. Alfie and his troupe of amateur actors stage their shows in this church:

From Quiz A Quiz of No Importance

Answer: St. Imelda's

Alfie's day job is driving buses, but his passion lies in the theatre, where he and his acting company are putting on a production of Oscar Wilde's "Salome". As the play is onsidered too risque for 1960's Dublin, the group faces many challenges.

26. "The cherry on the top of the sundae, the shiny star atop of the tree, so you'd better..." Finish the lyric.

From Quiz 'Mack and Mabel' Mania

Answer: grab it

This is from the song "The Big Time."

27. During the interview, Charley sings "Franklin Shepard, Inc." Finish this lyric in the song. "He flies off to California / I discuss him with my _____."

From Quiz A Merry Quiz on "Merrily We Roll Along"

Answer: Shrink

Charley then sings, "That's the story of the way we work, / Me and Franklin Shepard, Inc."

28. Complete the lyrics from "A Man Could Go Quite Mad". "A sculptor lacking ________?"

From Quiz The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Answer: arms

This is the first song that the villain John Jasper sings. John Jasper is played by Clive Paget.

29. Who discovers Bertrande and Arnaud attending a Protestant service?

From Quiz The Musical "Martin Guerre'"

Answer: Guillaume

Guillaume tells Martin's uncle that his 'son' is now a Protestant, hoping to win Bertrande's love and force 'Martin' out of town.

30. Me sings a duet with Juliet called "Marriage Type Love". According to the song, what kind of bird is does Me call himself?

From Quiz All About "Me And Juliet"

Answer: a pigeon

"I'm your pigeon Through with roaming. I am homing To marriage type love and you."

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