Alphabetical Musicals Trivia

1. Which Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical features the songs "I Whistle a Happy Tune" and "Getting to Know You"?

From Quiz An Alphabet of Musicals: K-R

Answer: The King and I

"The King and I" made its Broadway debut in 1951. It was based on a 1944 novel called "Anna and the King of Siam", a fictionalised account of governess Anna Leonowens and her role attending to the children of the then king of Siam (now Thailand), King Mognkut. The Broadway musical was a huge hit, winning Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Actress and Best Featured Actor and originally running for over 1,200 performances.

From Quiz Learn Your ABC's the Broadway Way

Answer: All Shook Up

This is a musical based on the plot of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night". It opened on March 24, 2005 and closed on September 25 of the same year after 213 performances.

From Quiz Yo, The 'Y' Quiz is in da House!

Answer: Tenth

'Yeomen' is the tenth Savoy Opera written by Gilbert and Sullivan. Set in the Tower of London, the story tells of a poor jester and his maiden. To make money, the maiden marries a man who is to be put to death that very same day. In true G&S style, complications arise when the man escapes.

From Quiz Extra! Extra! Look at the Headlines!

Answer: Explained

'Joseph ...' is not the only Andrew Lloyd Webber musical to be based on a biblical story. 'Jesus Christ Superstar' tells of the days leading up to and including the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

From Quiz Very Vivacious Quiz

Answer: Very Warm For May

'Very Warm For May' contains lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and music by Jerome Kern.

From Quiz Ter-ter-terrific!

Answer: Taboo

'Taboo' premiered in London in 2002, then transferred to Broadway in 2003. It closed on Broadway after just 100 performances. Boy George received a Tony Award Nomination for his musical score.

From Quiz Sssssss

Answer: Salad Days

Julian Slade wrote the music for 'Salad Days' with lyrics by Dorothy Reynolds and Slade. It opened in 1954 in London, running for a total of 2,283 performances, breaking the record of longest running musical on the British stage. It was then overtaken by 'Oliver!' in 1960.

From Quiz Roll Up For The Best 'R' Quiz In Town

Answer: Rackstraw

Ralph (pronounced Raif) Rackstraw is the hero of Gilbert and Sullivan's 'H.M.S. Pinafore'. He is a sailor on board Captain Corcoran's ship. He has the misfortune of loving the Captain's daughter, Josephine, but they can never be together because she is of a higher social rank than he...or is she?

From Quiz My Quirky Quiz

Answer: Quast & Philip Quast

Philip Quast also played Javert in the English and Australian version of 'Les Miserables'. He also played the role of Archibald Craven in the Australian version of 'The Secret Garden'. He has been awarded three Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Actor in a musical, including one for his portrayal of George in Stephen Sondheim's 'Sunday in the Park With George'.

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Answer: 'Iolanthe' and 'Utopia, Limited'

Phyllis is a character from 'Iolanthe', an operetta all about fairies. Phantis is a character from 'Utopia, Limited', an operetta about a princess who travels to Britain to learn about civilised society.

From Quiz Oh Baby!

Answer: On The Town

Bernstein composed the music and the book and lyrics were written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. It opened on Broadway in 1944 at the Adelphi theatre. It also had revivals in 1971 and 1998.

From Quiz The 'N' Game

Answer: No No Nanette & No No Nannette

Songs from 'No, No, Nanette' include 'Tea For Two' and 'I Want To Be Happy'. In 1950, a movie starring Doris Day and Gordon MacRae was made, which was about an acting troupe mounting a production of 'No, No, Nanette'. The movie was called 'Tea For Two'.

From Quiz Mmmmmmm

Answer: Maggie May

'Maggie May' ran for 501 performances at the Adelphi Theatre in London, where it premiered in 1964. Lionel Bart also had success with the popular musical 'Oliver!' Songs from 'Maggie May' include 'There's Only One Union' and 'It's Yourself', which were both recorded by Judy Garland.

From Quiz La la la!

Answer: Lilacs

The song 'We'll Gather Lilacs' is from Ivor Novello's operetta 'Perchance To Dream'. Novello was a composer, singer and actor, and one of Britains most famous 20th century performers. In 2005, London's Strand Theatre changed its name to the Novello Theatre as a tribute to him.

From Quiz The Kay Kwiz

Answer: Knickerbocker Holiday

With music by Weill and libretto and lyrics by Anderson, 'Knickerbocker Holiday' opened on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore theatre in 1938 and ran for a total of 168 performances.

From Quiz The Jay Quiz

Answer: Jumbo

The song 'There's a Small Hotel' was originally written for 'Jumbo', but Rodgers and Hart pulled it out before opening night and saved it for their 1936 musical 'On Your Toes'.

From Quiz 'I, I, Captain!'

Answer: I Love My Wife

Cy Coleman also wrote great musicals such as 'City of Angels' and 'Sweet Charity'.

From Quiz Ho Ho Ho!

Answer: Hakim

Ali Hakim is the peddler man in 'Oklahoma'. Ado Annie is in love with him. Unfortunately, Will Parker is in love with Ado Annie, and will do anything to steal him from Ali Hakim.

From Quiz The G Spot

Answer: Graziella

'West Side Story' is based on William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Stephen Sondheim wrote the lyrics, Leonard Bernstein composed the music, and Arthur Laurents wrote the book. It has won many awards including Tonys and Grammys, and it won Academy Awards for the 1961 movie version.

From Quiz The 'F' Words

Answer: Felicia

Felicia is a character from John Dempsey's musical 'The Witches of Eastwick'. It is based on the book of the same name by John Updike. The book has also been made into a movie starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon and Cher as the three witches, and Jack Nicholson as Daryl Van Horne.

From Quiz Eeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Answer: Evita

This is a line from 'Goodnight and Thankyou' which is sung by Che, Eva and ensemble in the musical 'Evita'. Che sings this line. The role of Eva Peron was played by Madonna in the movie version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical.

From Quiz From 'Candide' to 'Cabaret'

Answer: Cabaret

'Cabaret' on Broadway has seen many popular actresses perform the role of Sally Bowles, including Natasha Richardson and Jill Haworth. But it was Liza Minelli's performance of Sally Bowles in the movie version that is probably the best known portrayal.

From Quiz The 'B' List

Answer: Boubil and Schonberg

These can all be found in Boubil and Schonberg musicals. 'Bui Doi' is a song from the second act of 'Miss Saigon'. Bamatabois is a character from the first act of 'Les Miserables'. Bertrande is a character from 'Martin Guerre'.

From Quiz A is for Alphabet

Answer: Anything But Lonely

'Aspects of Love' was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The original stage production starred Michael Ball and Ann Crumb.

From Quiz Alphabet Mania

Answer: Alfredo

Alfredo is in love with Rosalinde, who happens to be married to Baron von Eisenstein who will be going to prison. Will Alfredo ever win Rosalinde's heart?

From Quiz Musicals Quiz - A

Answer: Most of the characters are puppets

'Avenue Q' is inspired by 'Sesame Street', but offers life guidance on more adult topics than the TV show does. Song titles include 'Everyone's a Little Bit Racist' and 'What Do You Do With a BA in English?' (a question I've often asked myself). There is also (of course) a "word of the day" song. The word? Schadenfreude!

From Quiz A-Z Musicals: Part II

Answer: Assassins

"Assassins" opened Off-Broadway in 1991.

From Quiz A-Z Musicals

Answer: A Little Night Music

This musical was written by Stephen Sondheim.

From Quiz ABC's of Broadway

Answer: Annie Get Your Gun & Annie, Get Your Gun

Opened at the Imperial Theatre on May 16, 1946. It was written specifically for Ethel Merman.

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