Musicals: Something in Common Trivia

1. In "Oklahoma", Will Parker had just gotten back from what major Midwest community?

From Quiz Musicals That are Going Places

Answer: Kansas City

"Everything's up to date in Kansas City," sings Will. While Kansas City did have a major population boom in the early 20th century, it was still at 51,000 in 1900. Chicago has a massive boom in the decades after the Great Fire and had 1.7 million people by 1900, making it one of the world's largest cities. It also had numerous skyscrapers. Saint Louis was also a huge city by 1900, with 575 thousand people. It hosted the World's Fair and Third Olympics in 1904. Dallas's population doubled in the early 20th century, but it was still under 100,000. Everything would not be up to date in Dallas for several decades.

From Quiz Questions in Musicals

Answer: Oliver!

Oliver, the eponymous hero of the musical by Lionel Bart, sings this song alone on the stage. The story is based on the Charles Dickens book 'Oliver Twist', about a young orphan making his way in the world in Victorian London.

From Quiz Neglected Songs from the Musicals

Answer: Far from the Home I Love

Perchik, the man who Hodel loves, has been sent to Siberia and she is determined to join him there. In the film a wide area with no signs of life is shown, and they are waiting by the railway track in the middle of nowhere. The train stops and Hodel gets on and it is very evident that she will be travelling a very long distance and may never see her father or family again. The music was written by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.

From Quiz Musicals: From Screen to Stage

Answer: Shrek

Everyone's favourite ogre/donkey team head off to save the princess. The show has run on Broadway and the West End as well as US and UK tours.

From Quiz Musicals on the Menu

Answer: Honey Bun

In one of the funniest moments of this show Nellie Forbush dresses in drag as a sailor and sings about her sweetheart 'Honey Bun' who is represented by Luther Billis, also in drag, during a Thanksgiving cabaret performance. 'South Pacific' debuted on Broadway in 1949 and was a huge commercial and critical success. It is loosely based on the book 'Tales of the South Pacific' by James A. Michener, including elements of several of Michener's original stories. The show takes place in the Pacific theatre during World War II and interlaces several stories involving American service personel stationed there and their interactions with local residents. Two of the major stories focus on the relationship between American nurse Nellie Forbush and wealthy plantation owner Emile De Becque and the doomed love affair between Marine Lieutenant Joe Cable and a young Tonkinese woman called Liat. While there are many light moments in the play it does also deal with the serious issues of racism as well as focusing on some of the darker aspects of war.

From Quiz Rose Names Associated with Broadway Musicals

Answer: Victor Borge/Michael Crawford

The rose was hybridized by Pernille and Mogens Olesen in 1991, and was introduced in Denmark as "Victor Borge". It was initially made available to growers in the US under that name. However, in the UK, it is known as "Michael Crawford". It has yet another name, not related to Broadway. In Germany, it is known as "Medima". Victor Borge, also known as "The Great Dane" made a career of misappropriating music, to the delight of his audiences. His skill made it possible to lampoon his talent, playing a piece of sheet music with a look of confusion, until he turned the page upside down. He would then play a piece easily recognizable by the audience, which would respond with howls of laughter. Although not strictly a Broadway musical, his one-man show, "Comedy In Music" ran there from 1953-1956 for a total of 849 performances, earning him a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. When performing non-comedically, his talent was unmistakable. As a guest conductor, he led many well-known orchestras, including the New York and London Philharmonics. Michael Crawford is probably best known for his role as The Phantom in Broadway's "Phantom of the Opera", although he has been involved in many stage plays, as well as television and motion pictures. This includes a young Michael playing the role of Hero in the film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Broadway musical, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum". As to the other pairs, Sam Waterston and Gene Autry are Hollywood actors, often portraying cowboys. Fred Rogers is Mr. Rogers, and Bob Keeshan is better known as Captain Kangaroo, both hosts of children's television shows. Brooke McEldowney and Berke Breathed are both cartoonists. McEldowney is the creator of "9 Chickweed Lane" and "Pibgorn", and Breathed is the creator of "Bloom County".

From Quiz Once in a Lifetime

Answer: Anthony Newley

The show played almost 500 performances in London's West End, then moved to New York, where it enjoyed an even longer run. It's about a man who marries his pregnant girlfriend, then strays from her to the arms of other women before returning to his wife.

From Quiz I Say a Little Prayer

Answer: Les Miserables

The specific song being referred to here is "Bring Him Home", from near the middle of the second act. What begins as a quiet prayer eventually reaches an anguished cry, with Jean Valjean pleading to God, "If I die, let me die, let him live". In the end, Valjean adds to the divine request with a more direct intervention, eventually carrying the wounded Marius away from the barricades and through the Paris sewers to safety.

From Quiz "Applause" vs. "Sunset Boulevard"

Answer: Both

"Applause" had as its source the film "All About Eve," which premiered on October 13, 1950. "All About Eve" grossed $4,200,000 in its initial run and went on to win six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor. "Sunset Boulevard" was based on the film of the same name, which premiered on August 10, 1950. "Sunset Boulevard" grossed $2,500,000 in its initial run and garnered three Oscars, including Best Writing.

From Quiz Broadway Musicals Analogies

Answer: Ruth Gordon

Angela Lansbury created the character of Mame Dennis in the musical "Mame." Rosalind Russell created the character in the non-musical source, "Auntie Mame. "Carol Channing created the character of Dolly Gallagher Levi in the musical "Hello, Dolly!". Ruth Gordon created this character in the non-musical source, "The Matchmaker."

From Quiz Broadway Musicals--Linked

Answer: Fiddler On The Roof

Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi in "Hello, Dolly!" was a matchmaker by trade, as was Yente in "Fiddler On The Roof."

From Quiz Broadway Musicals -- Which One Doesn't Belong?

Answer: Joy In The Morning

The novels "Show Boat," "Saratoga Trunk" and "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" were all adapted into Broadway musicals. "Joy In The Morning," by Betty Smith, was never the source of a Broadway musical.

From Quiz The "Stars" of Broadway

Answer: Annie, Get Your Gun

It's from the song "I've Got the Sun in the Morning and the Moon at Night" from the show "Annie Get Your Gun". The song talks about how we should value the little things in life and not just our material wealth.

From Quiz What's the Connection?

Answer: Orphan as the main protagonist

In "Oliver!" and "Annie", the orphans Oliver Twist and Annie are the protagonists of their respectively titled shows. Both orphans are brought up in terrible orphanages and eventually find happiness when they are adopted by wealthy men.

From Quiz There's No Business Like Show Business

Answer: Annie Get Your Gun

"Annie Get Your Gun" revolves around Annie Oakley, the legendary cowgirl of the American Frontier. It was written by Irving Berlin.

From Quiz Find the Pattern: Musical Style

Answer: they all die

Eva Peron is from "Evita", which is the only Andrew Lloyd Webber musical listed. Eponine is "Les Miserables", and Mr. Mushnik is from "Little Shop of Horrors".

From Quiz Musical Numbers

Answer: 24601

Jean Valjean sings it when he decides to tell the truth about who he is so another man won't be condemned to slavery. He was put in prison for stealing a loaf of bread.

From Quiz Broadway in Love!

Answer: Aspects of Love

"Aspects of Love" (in my humble opinion) is Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's best musical. It opened on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theater on April 8, 1990 starring Michael Ball as Alex. The musical is based on a book by David Garnett of the same name.

From Quiz Musicals By Number

Answer: Les Miserables

"Les Miserables" is based on the book of the same name by Victor Hugo. It is the story of Jean Valjean, a convict on the run from the law during the French Revolution. The original Broadway run starred Colm Wilkinson as Valjean.

From Quiz Showtunes -- Common Words

Answer: Oliver!

In "The Beauty and the Beast," Belle sings "Home" as she wonders what her life will be like after she is condemned to live forever in the Beast's castle. "Is this home? Is this what I must learn to believe in? Try to find Something good in this tragic place" In "Les Miserables," Jean Valjean sings "Bring Him Home" as a prayer for his adopted daughter's beloved to survive the attack on the barricade. "You can take You can give Let him be Let him live If I die, let me die Let him live" In "The Scarlet Pimpernel," Marguerite and her brother Armand comfort each other with "You Are My Home" as both await being sent to the guillotine. "You are my home You make me strong And in this world of strangers I belong to someone You are all I know You're all I have I won't let go" "Oliver!" contains the song "Consider Yourself" to which the first line is "Consider yourself at home," but other than that does not contain one of the three above songs.

From Quiz Dreaming of Broadway

Answer: Annie

The original Annie was played by Andrea McArdle. Her daughter later played Young Cosette in the musical "Les Miserables".

From Quiz Showtunes About Food

Answer: Oliver!

From "Food, Glorious Food". In this song, a group of orphaned boys who toil at a workhouse sing about what they wish for the most - food.

From Quiz Extreme Musical Quiz - "Phantom"s

Answer: Man of La Mancha

"Man of La Mancha" was the block-buster musical which first opened in 1965 with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. It starred Richard Kiley and Joan Diener and ran for 2,328 performances. "Man of La Mancha" has since been revived four times, twice (1972, 1977) starring Kiley in the title role, once (1992) starring Raul Julia ("Nine") and most recently (2002-2003) starring Brian Stokes Mitchell.

From Quiz Drinking Songs

Answer: Guys and Dolls

From "If I Were a Bell." In this song, morally upright Salvation Army worker Sarah Brown is drunk and has lost all her inhibitions.

From Quiz Songs About Dreams

Answer: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

This song, "Any Dream Will Do," closes the show and helps open it (it comes right after the Narrator's "Prologue" in some productions). Joseph sings it at the beginning, and the Narrator sings it with him at the end.

From Quiz Musicals That are Going Places

Answer: Montfermeil

Monterfermeil is a commune on the eastern suburbs of Paris. In 1823, when Valjean was rescuing Cosette, it would have been a small community of only around 1000 people.Today, a lot of soccer players, many of African origin, have their roots in Montfremeil. Versailles is home to the elaborate palace of Louis XIV. Orly is south of Paris, home of the city's second major airport. Saint-Denis is just north of Paris, and is named after the first Bishop of Paris.

From Quiz Questions in Musicals

Answer: Oklahoma!

The character Curly is bragging to his girlfriend Laurey about his wonderful new carriage in 'The Surrey with the Fringe on Top'. His answer to her question about the horses is 'one's like snow, the other's more like milk'. In fact the whole thing is a tease, and there is no surrey or horses.

From Quiz Neglected Songs from the Musicals

Answer: Honey Bun

Nellie Forbush, played by Mitzi Gaynor, dressed as a sailor to sing and dance; she was helped by one of the ratings who took the part of 'Honey Bun', and got a lot of mockery from the audience. The song was written by Rogers and Hammerstein, who wrote all the songs in this musical.

From Quiz Musicals: From Screen to Stage

Answer: American Psycho

I was lucky enough to see this dark take on toxic masculinity in London with Matt "11th Doctor" Smith as Patrick Bateman, and don't mind telling you I cried at the end! It has since opened on Broadway. The musical and the film are both based on the book of the same name by Brett Easton Ellis.

From Quiz Musicals in History

Answer: New York, NY

If you have heard of LaGuardia Airport, you probably knew the answer to this question! Most of the scenes of the musical take place in New York City, where Fiorello is first a lawyer, then elected Congressman, and then finally elected mayor. Although Bosley, as Fiorello, was the star of the show, his singing can only be clearly heard in "Unfair" and "The Name's LaGuardia" as Fiorello is more of a speaking role than a singing role. "Fiorello" co-starred Patricia Wilson as Marie and Howard Da Silva as Ben Marino.

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