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Andrew Lloyd Webber Basics Trivia Quiz

Whether you love his work or hate it, no one can deny that Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the most successful musical theatre composers around. Can you answer these questions about his life and work?

A multiple-choice quiz by Puzzgal. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Puzzgal

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
285,207

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
893

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (8/10), Guest 159 (9/10), Guest 2 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is the author of the novels that were a basis for the musical "By Jeeves"? Hint

E. E. Cummings

F. Scott Fitzgerald

P. G. Wodehouse

A. A. Milne

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of Webber's shows highlights the last weeks of Jesus' life?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which performer did Webber wed in 1984? Hint

Bernadette Peters

Ida Lupino

Sarah Brightman

Maria Friedman

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical includes the following songs: "Perspective", "Trying Not to Notice", "Lammastide", and "Evermore Without You"? Hint

The Beautiful Game

The Woman in White

Aspects of Love

The Phantom of the Opera

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of Webber's production company? Hint

Really Useful Group

Definitely Maybe Society

Pretty Awesome Club

Very Good Troupe

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Question 6 of 10

6. Webber's "Sunset Boulevard" inspired a movie of the same title starring Gloria Swanson and William Holden.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which musical did not win the Tony Award for Best Original Score? Hint

Sunset Boulevard

The Phantom of the Opera

Cats

Evita

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which "Cats" character is known as the "Glamour Cat"? Hint

Jennyanydots

Griddlebone

Mr. Mistoffelees

Grizabella

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Question 9 of 10

9. The characters in "Starlight Express" are animals.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the musical "Evita", who acts as a narrator? Hint

Magaldi

Che

Chorus

Juan

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 17 2024 : Guest 92: 8/10
Nov 12 2024 : Guest 159: 9/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 2: 5/10
Oct 31 2024 : PAULAB2024: 3/10
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 5: 9/10
Oct 02 2024 : Guest 166: 5/10
Sep 30 2024 : calmdecember: 4/10
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 31: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the author of the novels that were a basis for the musical "By Jeeves"?

Answer: P. G. Wodehouse

The original 1975 version of this show (which was simply titled "Jeeves") was fairly unsuccessful, while the 1996 rewrite saw greater success. "By Jeeves" was first produced on Broadway in 2001.

2. Which of Webber's shows highlights the last weeks of Jesus' life?

Answer: Jesus Christ Superstar

The original Broadway cast included Jeff Fenholt as Jesus and Ben Vereen as Judas.

3. Which performer did Webber wed in 1984?

Answer: Sarah Brightman

He cast his new wife in "The Phantom of the Opera", in the role of Christine. The two were amicably divorced several years later.

4. Which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical includes the following songs: "Perspective", "Trying Not to Notice", "Lammastide", and "Evermore Without You"?

Answer: The Woman in White

The 2004 West End production originally starred Michael Crawford and Maria Friedman. Crawford became ill several months into the production because of the fat suit he was required to wear for his character. Michael Ball took over the role a short time later, then went on to star in the original Broadway cast in 2005.

5. What is the name of Webber's production company?

Answer: Really Useful Group

Webber formed the company in 1977 and, through it, produces film, television, theater, records, and more.

6. Webber's "Sunset Boulevard" inspired a movie of the same title starring Gloria Swanson and William Holden.

Answer: False

Webber composed the musical approximately 40 years after the film came out.

7. Which musical did not win the Tony Award for Best Original Score?

Answer: The Phantom of the Opera

The 1988 Tony Award for Best Original Score was awarded to Stephen Sondheim for "Into the Woods". "The Phantom of the Opera" did win several other Tonys, including Best Musical.

8. Which "Cats" character is known as the "Glamour Cat"?

Answer: Grizabella

Elaine Paige and Betty Buckley played this role in the original London and Broadway casts, respectively.

9. The characters in "Starlight Express" are animals.

Answer: False

The characters in this show are trains, some of which are named Electra, Greaseball , and Rusty. "Starlight Express" is noted for having its actors on roller skates.

10. In the musical "Evita", who acts as a narrator?

Answer: Che

The character of Che is based on real-life political figure Che Guevara. While elements of "Evita" are based on historical fact, Che Guevara and Eva Peron did not actually have a personal relationship.

Source: Author Puzzgal

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