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This interpretation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" in terms of then-contemporary New York City opened in 1957. With music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (his Broadway debut) and choreography by Jerome Robbins, it was seen as introducing a revolutionary approach to the concept of the musical. These quizzes are about the stage musical, not the 1961 movie adaptation.
2 quizzes and 25 trivia questions.
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  West Side Story    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Take this quiz to see how much you know about the musical West Side Story. If you have questions or comments please let us know! Thanks and have fun!
Average, 15 Qns, LiaZ, Feb 26 11
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  They Began It...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to my "West Side Story" quiz! This quiz is all about the musical, not the movie! Enjoy, and feel free to check out my other musicals or music theory quizzes!
Average, 10 Qns, KevinL75, Apr 10 10
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West Side Story - The Musical Trivia Questions
1. "Cut the ______ _____."

From Quiz They Began It...

Answer: Frabba Jabba

"Cut the frabba jabba" is how Riff, the leader of the Jets, keeps his gang members in line when he needs to them pay attention.

2. 'West Side Story' first opened in New York City on:

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: September 26, 1957

It was presented by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince and arranged with Roger L. Stevens.

3. What is the name of the leader of the Jets?

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: Riff

When the show opened, this role was played by Mickey Calin.

4. The rowdy Jet who take control of the gang when Riff dies is named _____.

From Quiz They Began It...

Answer: Action

When Riff is alive, he keeps Action in line, but when he dies, Action takes control of the gang and the Jets end up nearly raping Anita, the Shark leader's girlfriend and Maria's friend.

5. What is the name of the leader of the Sharks?

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: Bernardo

When the show first opened, this role was played by Ken Le Roy.

6. What is Maria's father's nickname for her that is revealed in the balcony scene?

From Quiz They Began It...

Answer: Maruca

Tony searches for Maria in the slums of New York after the dance at the gym, and they share two songs on her balcony. After the second song, Maria has to go back inside at the urging of her father.

7. What importance does Anita have in this play?

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: She is Bernardo's girlfriend

Chita Rivera portrayed this role when the show opened.

8. The police officer who interrogates Maria in the bridal shop towards the end of the second act, and who interrupts the Jets and Sharks' war counsel is named Lieutenant ______.

From Quiz They Began It...

Answer: Schrank

Schrank is assisted by a local police officer, Officer Krupke.

9. 'West Side Story' has the same idea as one of Shakespeare's dramas. Which one?

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet fall in love, but are not allowed to be together, as are Tony and Maria.

10. What relationship do the Sharks have with the Jets, as groups?

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: They are enemies

If they weren't enemies, how else would Tony, Riff and Bernardo all die?

11. With what scene does the play open with?

From Quiz They Began It...

Answer: A fight

At the beginning of the show, the Jets and Sharks fight until the police arrive and break the fight up.

12. Who died during the rumble?

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: Riff and Bernardo

Though Riff and Bernardo died during the rumble, Tony was shot later on in the play by Chino.

13. Which famous actress played Maria when the show opened?

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: Carol Lawrence

Chita Rivera played Anita when the show opened, and Natalie Wood had the role for the movie version. Judy Garland was not involved at all.

14. The newest and youngest member of the Jets is named Baby ____.

From Quiz They Began It...

Answer: John

Baby John is amazed at the fact that he is a part of the Jets, and is quite partial to Superman comics.

15. What does Maria want to do with her dress for the dance?

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: 'Make the neck lower'

Maria begs Anita to, 'Make the neck lower.' Then she pleads, 'Could we not dye it red at least?' The answer? 'Next year.'

16. What is the name of Riff's girlfriend?

From Quiz They Began It...

Answer: Velma

Velma and Riff square off in a dancing competition against Bernardo and Anita in the third scene of the play. In the movie adaptation, Graziella was Riff's girlfriend.

17. 'You are lying, _______! You are lying!' Who is Maria screaming at?

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: Chino

But Chino wasn't lying. Bernardo was really dead.

18. What is the name of the tomboy who wants to join the Jets?

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: Anybodys

When the show opened, Lee Becker had this role.

19. When Anita says she is going to take a bubble bath, what kind did she say she was going to take?

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: Black Orchid

'After a fight, that brother of yours is so healthy! Definitely: Black Orchid.'

20. What is the name of the song Tony and Maria sing at their pretend wedding in the bridal shop?

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: One Hand, One Heart & one hand one heart

'Make of our vows one last vow. Even death won't part us now.'

21. What does Maria call Tony?

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: Anton

'Te adoro Anton.' = 'I love you Tony.'

22. How many times in the play does Maria say 'Te adoro, Anton.'?

From Quiz West Side Story

Answer: Twice

She says it once on the fire escape, after singing 'Tonight,' and once when Tony is shot.

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