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Complete the Broadway Name Trivia Quiz

Lots of Broadway shows have the names of one of their characters in the title. But those titles often have just one name. How well do you know the complete names of these Broadway title characters? I relied on www.wikipedia.com for show information.

A multiple-choice quiz by nilknarf710. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nilknarf710

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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287,037

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. A popular Broadway show tells about Kim, who just got "pinned" to Hugo, but who now has been chosen to share a TV kiss with a famous rock star. The show is called "Bye, Bye, Birdie!" but what's Mr. Birdie's first name? Hint

Tweety

John

Conrad

Bill

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Question 2 of 10

2. Carol Channing is often remembered for her role in this show, which features a matchmaker named Dolly. The music had everyone saying "Hello, Dolly!", but what was Dolly's last name? Hint

Parton

Mills

Dupree

Levi

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Barnum!" was a show about that irrepressible showman P.T. Barnum, and his creation of the "Greatest Show on Earth". Most people know that Barnum's first name was Phineas, but what was his middle name? Hint

Taylor

Thaddeus

Thomas

Theophilus

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Question 4 of 10

4. Everything's coming up roses for the title character of "Gypsy". The show is based on the memoirs of "Gypsy" ____________. Hint

Lorena Michelle

Esmerelda Sue

Rose Lee

Marie Elaine

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Question 5 of 10

5. If you like patriotic American music, you can't go wrong with the musical that tells the story of the man who composed "Yankee Doodle Dandy". I'm sure you now know I'm talking about "George M!", whose last name is _________. Hint

Scott

Sousa

Clooney

Cohan

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Question 6 of 10

6. This show takes place in Argentina and tells the story of a woman who rose from poverty to marry the president of that country and rise to power in nation. The title of the show is "Evita", and her last name was ____. Hint

Castro

Gabor

Peron

Mendez

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Question 7 of 10

7. If you enjoy stories of golddiggers, then you probably will like "Thoroughly Modern Millie", where our heroine comes from Kansas to New York City to find and marry a rich man. What is Millie's last name? Hint

Dillmount

Morris

Vanilli

Grant

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Question 8 of 10

8. Many shows have been adapted from Shakespeare, including this story about a divorced couple named Lilli and Fred who are acting together in "The Taming of the Shrew." The show is called "Kiss Me, Kate". During the play, the couple is eventually reunited. Fans of the original Shakespeare play will know that the fiery Kate's last name is: Hint

Minola

Montague

Capulet

Padua

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Question 9 of 10

9. This show is about a charming guy named Joey who wants his own night club. Joey romances an older, married woman named Vera. In the end, poor Joey ends up alone. What's our "Pal Joey"'s last name? Hint

Longfellow

Johnson

Evans

Fonzarelli

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Question 10 of 10

10. Can you imagine a musical based on a painting? If you can, you've probably seen this play, which is called "Sunday in the Park with George". The artist who painted the picture was Georges ______. Hint

Seurat

Pinochet

Carlin

Caraballo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Conrad

The show was originally called "Let's Go Steady", and the name of the title character was supposed to bring to mind Conway Twitty, who was very popular at that time. The show was made into a popular film, starring Ann-Margret as Kim.

2. Carol Channing is often remembered for her role in this show, which features a matchmaker named Dolly. The music had everyone saying "Hello, Dolly!", but what was Dolly's last name?

Answer: Levi

The play was written by Thornton Wilder, and was originally titled "The Merchant of Yonkers". The musical is remembered not only for its title song, but for "Before the Parade Passes By".

Answer: Taylor

The show often contains lively circus performances and, in the show, P.T.'s wife is often heard calling him by his middle name. One of P.T's songs, which illustrates his philosophy of life, is called "There's a Sucker Born Ev'ry Minute."

4. Everything's coming up roses for the title character of "Gypsy". The show is based on the memoirs of "Gypsy" ____________.

Answer: Rose Lee

Though the title character of the show is Gypsy, the show also features a very coveted role for mature women: Rose, her mother. Many famous women, including Ethel Merman, have made a name for themselves by playing the part of Rose.

Answer: Cohan

The story tells of Cohan's life from the 1880s to the 1930s, and features many of his famous songs. The part of George was first played by Broadway vet Joel Grey.

Answer: Peron

The show furthered the success of musical collaborators Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, and gave a boost to the careers of stars Mandy Patinkin and Patti LuPone. Its most famous song is "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina".

Answer: Dillmount

Milly has a great adventure, but she ends up marrying poor paperclip salesman Jimmy Smith. This lively show won many Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Answer: Minola

Many famous songs were part of this show, including "Another Opening, Another Show", "I Hate Men" and "So In Love". This show is lots of fun, though the leading lady probably doesn't enjoy getting a spanking!

9. This show is about a charming guy named Joey who wants his own night club. Joey romances an older, married woman named Vera. In the end, poor Joey ends up alone. What's our "Pal Joey"'s last name?

Answer: Evans

Based on the stories of writer John O'Hara, the show was the basis for a movie starring Frank Sinatra. The show features Vera singing the now-famous "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered".

Answer: Seurat

The show imagines the thought processes of the artist as he painted "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte". It starred Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters and won a Tony Award for Best Musical.

Source: Author nilknarf710

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