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Here you will find quizzes on stage musicals whose titles start with the letter P, 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.
7 P Musicals quizzes and 85 P Musicals trivia questions.
1.
  Sondheim's 'Putting It Together'    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is about the 1999 Broadway production of the Sondheim revue 'Putting It Together' starring Carol Burnett, George Hearn, Ruthie Henshall, John Barrowman, and Bronson Pinchot.
Tough, 15 Qns, trishtea, Oct 02 07
Tough
trishtea
203 plays
2.
  Priscilla Queen of the Desert : The Musical    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the fabulous hit West End show, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the Oscar-winning film of the same name. Note that this quiz refers to the London production. Good luck, and remember: you'll never know unless you give it a go!
Average, 10 Qns, VerityElvira, Apr 19 11
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VerityElvira
132 plays
3.
  All the Wasted Time    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Parade" was a 1999 musical with book by Albert Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. It tells the story of Leo Frank, an innocent man who was lynched for a murder he didn't commit.
Average, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, Aug 22 06
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anthonyrappfan
192 plays
4.
  Someone In A Tree    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Pacific Overtures" is an inventive musical by John Weidman and Stephen Sondheim. It has never had a long run, but the score is widely recognized as one of Sondheim's best works.
Tough, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, May 25 06
Tough
anthonyrappfan
154 plays
5.
  Imagine That, A Soldier Who Cries!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Passion" is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. What do you know about this musical set in Italy in the 1860's?
Tough, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, Feb 07 07
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anthonyrappfan
151 plays
6.
  All About "Pipe Dream"    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
All about the unlikely teaming of Rodgers and Hammerstein with a John Steinbeck novel.
Tough, 20 Qns, dmnemaine, Oct 26 07
Tough
dmnemaine
153 plays
7.
  "Phantom" by Yeston/Kopit    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Before ALW's "Phantom of the Opera", Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit created "Phantom". It's based off Leroux's novel, and was quite popular before Webber wrote the musical.
Tough, 10 Qns, ABBARox123, Aug 16 08
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trivia question Quick Question
What is the name of the man who "works all day on an adding machine", according to the song, "On A Lopsided Bus"?

From Quiz "All About "Pipe Dream""





P Musicals Trivia Questions
1. The show follows the story of Tick, Adam and Bernadette as they travel from Sydney to Alice Springs. What names are they also known by?

From Quiz Priscilla Queen of the Desert : The Musical

Answer: Mitzi, Felicia and Bernadette

In Sydney, Tick is better known as Mitzi Mitosis and Adam as Felicia JollyGoodFellow! Bernadette's name is Bernadette Bassinger which she uses as both her real name and her stage name.

2. Who took control of the Opera House after Carriere was fired?

From Quiz "Phantom" by Yeston/Kopit

Answer: Carlotta and her husband

Carlotta and her husband Alain Cholet got Gerard Carriere fired, and became the new managers.

3. "Pipe Dream" is based on a novel by John Steinbeck. Which one is it?

From Quiz All About "Pipe Dream"

Answer: Sweet Thursday

"Sweet Thursday" is a sequel to "Cannery Row". It was written by John Steinbeck with the understanding that R&H were interested in making a musical based on his "Cannery Row" characters.

4. Who plays the role of Carol Burnett's long-suffering husband?

From Quiz Sondheim's 'Putting It Together'

Answer: George Hearn

George Hearn is fantastic as 'The Husband', John Barrowman plays 'The Younger Man', and Bronson Pinchot is 'The Observer'. Stephen Sondheim is of course the composer and lyricist.

5. Who played Leo Frank in the original Broadway cast?

From Quiz All the Wasted Time

Answer: Brent Carver

Brent Carver has also been seen in the original Broadway cast of "Kiss of the Spider-Woman". He won a Tony for his role and was nominated for a Tony in "Parade". "Kiss of the Spider-Woman" ran from May 3, 1993 to July 1, 1995.

6. Who is the commodore who comes to Japan?

From Quiz Someone In A Tree

Answer: Matthew Perry

The real Commodore Perry was born in 1794 and died in 1858, only three years after returning to the U.S. after opening Japan up to foreign trade. In the original Broadway production, Perry was played by Haruki Fujimoto.

7. Bernadette is a transsexual woman who is described as the "classy" one of the three. What was she named before her operation?

From Quiz Priscilla Queen of the Desert : The Musical

Answer: Ralph

This is a name Bernadette would definitely rather forget, although Adam is reluctant to let her do so. His mention of her former identity causes Bernadette to crash the bus in anger. During the show Adam asks Bernadette if it's true that she keeps "Ralph junior" in her handbag, just to wind her up. She replies "I wish I did so, I could shove him down your throat". Catfight alert!

8. Complete the song title from the first half of the show: 'Everybody ought to have a ____'

From Quiz Sondheim's 'Putting It Together'

Answer: Maid

'Everyone Ought to have a Maid' is a delightful comedy number performed by 'The Wife' (Carol Burnett) and 'The Observer' (Bronson Pinchot) as the wife's retaliation to her husband eyeing up 'The Younger Woman' (Ruthie Henshall).

9. Which character(s) sings "All The Wasted Time"?

From Quiz All the Wasted Time

Answer: Leo and Lucille Frank

Lucille Frank is Leo's wife and was originally played by Carolee Carmello. Carmello has also been seen in "Lestat", which ran from April 25, 2006 to May 28, 2006. She won a Drama Desk award for "Parade".

10. Fosca is Colonel Ricci's cousin. Who played Colonel Ricci in the original Broadway production?

From Quiz Imagine That, A Soldier Who Cries!

Answer: Gregg Edelman

Gregg Edelman has also been seen in the 2002 revival of "Into the Woods". Other Broadway credits include "1776". "Into the Woods" ran from April 30, 2002 to December 29, 2002. "1776" ran from August 14, 1997 to June 14, 1998.

11. What does the Fisherman describe the four black ships as?

From Quiz Someone In A Tree

Answer: Four black dragons

In the number "Four Black Dragons", Japanese townspeople react to Commodore Perry's ships. When they come ashore, some people reject them and some welcome them and adapt to their culture.

12. The trio are asked to perform at a casino in Alice Springs; who owns this venue?

From Quiz Priscilla Queen of the Desert : The Musical

Answer: Tick's wife

After believing him to be gay, Adam and Bernadette are very shocked to find Tick has a wife called Marion, and even more so when they discover his son, Benji. When they finally reach Marion's casino Bernadette faints on seeing Tick's son.

13. Who does Carlotta send down to the dark depths of the Opera House to take inventory of what's down there?

From Quiz "Phantom" by Yeston/Kopit

Answer: Joseph Buquet

Carlotta sends Buquet down there, and he encounters the Phantom and his lair. Buquet is killed and is later sent back up dead to scare the managers and people of the Opera House.

14. According to the song, "The Tide Pool", what do Doc, Mac, and Hazel call the animals who live in the tide pool?

From Quiz All About "Pipe Dream"

Answer: "stupid sons of fishes"

Hazel is actually a male character. His name is feminine because his mother was tired when he was born, and named the baby after an aunt who was rumored to have life insurance. When she realized that Hazel was a boy she had already gotten used to the name and never changed it.

15. Which character did John Hickok play?

From Quiz All the Wasted Time

Answer: Governor Slaton

Slaton sings "Pretty Music". Hickok has also been seen as Zoser in "Aida" and as Professor Bhaer in "Little Women". "Aida" ran from March 23, 2000 to September 5, 2004. "Little Women" ran from January 23, 2005 to May 22, 2005.

16. Complete the lyric from "Fourth Letter": "The bed, the secrecy, the world _____________"

From Quiz Imagine That, A Soldier Who Cries!

Answer: outside

"Fourth Letter" is sung by Clara to Giorgio, who is far away. In total, there are seven letters sung throughout the show. Clara is Giorgio's mistress at the start of the show, and was originally played by Marin Mazzie.

17. Who does NOT sing in "Someone in a Tree"?

From Quiz Someone In A Tree

Answer: Fisherman

The Old Man tells the Reciter that he saw the meeting between Commodore Perry and Japanese officials, and as his memory falters his younger self comes out. "Someone in a Tree" has been identified by Sondheim as his personal favorite out of all the songs he wrote.

18. While on the road in their budget bus called Priscilla, Adam likes to sit on the roof and sing "Follie! Delirio vano รจ questo! Sempre libera" an aria from "La Traviata".Who wrote this particular opera?

From Quiz Priscilla Queen of the Desert : The Musical

Answer: Verdi

Felicia sits on a giant shoe wearing a silver jumpsuit in a scene that is almost identical to that of the film. The shoe extends into the audience while Adam mimes to this famous aria. He is joined on stage by The Divas who hang from wires and provide a harmony for the number.

19. Who is it that finally offers to give Christine lessons?

From Quiz "Phantom" by Yeston/Kopit

Answer: The Phantom

The Phantom asks only one thing in return for lessons, that he remain anonymous.

20. According to the song, "Everybody's Got A Home But Me", where did Suzy start her trip?

From Quiz All About "Pipe Dream"

Answer: San Francisco

According to the first line of the song she, "scooted outa 'Frisco over route 101."

21. Complete the line from 'My Husband the Pig': The Wife: 'I think love's a ____ _____' The Younger Woman: 'So do I'

From Quiz Sondheim's 'Putting It Together'

Answer: dirty business

'My Husband the Pig' is sung by 'The Wife' with short echoes from 'The Younger Woman'. It is a sad song about feeling used and lonely in a relationship.

22. Leo Frank is accused of murdering a little girl. What was her name?

From Quiz All the Wasted Time

Answer: Mary Phagan

The story of Leo Frank is real. Frank was accused of killing a child who worked in his factory, Mary Phagan. There was no evidence, but a scapegoat was needed.

23. Jere Shea originated the role of Giorgio on Broadway, but who played Giorgio on the tenth anniversary concert on October 20th, 2004?

From Quiz Imagine That, A Soldier Who Cries!

Answer: Michael Cerveris

Michael Cerveris has played Giorgio several times, having also done the show in Washington D.C. Cerveris won a Tony award for playing John Wilkes Booth in Sondheim's "Assassins". The show ran from April 22, 2004 to July 18th, 2004.

24. Kayama is one character that sings "Poems", but who is the other?

From Quiz Someone In A Tree

Answer: Manjiro

Kayama and Manjiro were played by Isao Sato and Sab Shimono, respectively. "Poems" is just that, each character reciting a poem one after the other.

25. After forfeiting in a game of truth or dare, Adam forces Tick to go into the bar in the town they are staying in, dressed in full drag. What is the name of the woman who owns the bar there?

From Quiz Priscilla Queen of the Desert : The Musical

Answer: Shirley

Shirley is a revolting woman who wears a thong and who most definitely wears the wrong bra size! She claims she wants to "get some action" as she sings "I love the Nightlife".

26. What is the opening song in the play?

From Quiz "Phantom" by Yeston/Kopit

Answer: Melodie de Paris

In "Melodie de Paris", Christine first appears and is singing in the streets of Paris with its citizens.

27. What is the name of the man who "works all day on an adding machine", according to the song, "On A Lopsided Bus"?

From Quiz All About "Pipe Dream"

Answer: Ray

Mac, Hazel, and the other drifters live in an abandoned storage shed that they have renamed "The Palace Flophouse".

28. From what show is the song 'Bang!' taken, during which the younger characters consummate their relationship?

From Quiz Sondheim's 'Putting It Together'

Answer: A Little Night Music

All of these shows have songs featured in 'Putting It Together', which is composed of a collection of songs from Sondheim's works loosely woven around the stories of two couples and their different perspectives on life and love.

29. Why is Leo Frank shunned in Atlanta?

From Quiz All the Wasted Time

Answer: He is Jewish

Atlanta did not have a large Jewish population in the early 1900's. Anti-Semitism and ignorance led to Leo Frank's wrongful conviction and death. Mary Phagan was an employee of Frank's, she worked in his pencil factory.

30. What song does Fosca sing to introduce herself to Giorgio?

From Quiz Imagine That, A Soldier Who Cries!

Answer: I Read

"No Life" is from Sondheim's musical "Sunday in the Park with George", and the other two song titles are made up. Fosca was originaly played on Broadway by Donna Murphy, whose other Broadway credits include "Wonderful Town" as well as the tenth anniversary concert of "Passion". "Wonderful Town" ran from November 23, 2003 to January 30, 2005.

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