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All New 'Phantom' Trivia Quiz

In honor of National 'Phantom' Day, January 26.

A multiple-choice quiz by heathernicole001. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
heathernicole001

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
65,510

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 5

1. The Broadway production opened on January 26 of what year? Hint

1988

1982

1994

1991

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Question 2 of 5

2. Which one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's wives was the original Broadway Christine? Hint

Sarah Brightman

Madeliene Lloyd Webber

Sarah Hugill

Rosemary Ashe

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Question 3 of 5

3. Who directed the show? Hint

Gillian Lynne

Trevor Nunn

Hal Prince

Cameron Mackintosh

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Question 4 of 5

4. How many performances was the original Christine limited to per week? Hint

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which character from the original novel was not included in the musical? Hint

the Persian

Mme. Giry

Raoul, Viscount de Chagny

Carlotta

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Broadway production opened on January 26 of what year?

Answer: 1988

It opened in 1988, exactly a week after the birthday of Michael Crawford, the star.

2. Which one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's wives was the original Broadway Christine?

Answer: Sarah Brightman

Rosemary Ashe was the original Carlotta in London, and was never married to Sir ALW. Sarah Hugill was his first wife, whom he publicly left for Sarah Brightman. As of Winter 2002, Lloyd Webber is still married to his wife, Madeleine.

3. Who directed the show?

Answer: Hal Prince

Lynne is the choreographer and stage manager. Cameron Mackintosh, of course, is the producer. Trevor Nunn, a lyricist, worked with Sir ALW on 'Cats.'

4. How many performances was the original Christine limited to per week?

Answer: 6

Obviously, an understudy had to take over once a week.

5. Which character from the original novel was not included in the musical?

Answer: the Persian

In the musical, Raoul is the Vicomte de Chagny. A viscount is the English version of a Vicomte, or the brother of a count. Raoul's brother was Phillippe. Happy 'Phantom' Day to all!

Source: Author heathernicole001

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