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Favorite Showtunes Trivia Quiz

This is the first in a series of quizzes based on my favorite songs from Broadway shows and movie musicals.

A multiple-choice quiz by fool4song. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
fool4song

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,802

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
691

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Question 1 of 15

1. In the song "You're the Top" from the Broadway show "Anything Goes," Reno compares Billy to the "nimble tread" of which famous dancer? Hint

Gene Kelly

Frank Sinatra

Bob Fosse

Fred Astaire

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Question 2 of 15

2. The Broadway show "Big River" has several wonderful songs. Which song contains the lyrics "I've been down to the pain and sorrow of no tomorrows comin' in. But I put my pole to the river's bottom and I've gotta hide someplace to find myself again"? Hint

Muddy Water

Free at Last

River in the Rain

Waitin' for the Light to Shine

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Question 3 of 15

3. "One Day More" is my favorite song from the Broadway show "Les Miserables" because it weaves all the major characters and storylines together. Which character is the third to come into the song? Hint

Cosette

Enjorlas

Eponine

Marius

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Question 4 of 15

4. In the song "If I Were a Bell" from "Guys and Dolls," what kind of lesson does Sarah say she is learning? Hint

Geography

History

Chemistry

Biology

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Question 5 of 15

5. The policemen in the Broadway show "The Pirates of Penzance" repeat the phrase "Ta-ren-ta-ra" several times in the songs "When the Foeman Bears His Steel" and "No, I am Brave." In which other song can we hear them singing that phrase? Hint

With Cat-Like Tread Upon Our Prey We Steal

Sighing Softly to the River

When a Felon's Not Engaged in His Employment

The Finale

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Question 6 of 15

6. In the song "The Wizard and I" from the Broadway musical "Wicked", Elphaba is dreaming of how her life would change once she could meet the wizard. This type of song in a musical is often referred to as what? Hint

The "Hope" song

The "Dream" song

The "I Want" song

The "I Need" song

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Question 7 of 15

7. In the film version of "Chicago," Richard Gere did a wonderful job in the song "We Both Reached for the Gun". In the song, Roxie cautions to stay away from men who do what? Hint

Take advantage of women

Patronize clubs

Drink and smoke

Play for fun

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Question 8 of 15

8. In the song "Rainbow High" from "Evita," which famous actress is mentioned? Hint

Katherine Hepburn

Ingrid Bergman

Lauren Bacall

Audrey Hepburn

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Question 9 of 15

9. In which Broadway musical do Mandy Patinkin and Robert Westernberg sing the duet "Lily's Eyes?" Hint

Sunday in the Park with George

Kismet

Company

The Secret Garden

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Question 10 of 15

10. In the song "A Lovely Night" in Rodger's and Hammerstein's "Cinderella," what does Cinderella call her prince? Hint

Charming

Wonderful

Handsome

Passionate

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Question 11 of 15

11. In the song "The Last Night of the World" from the show "Miss Saigon," what instrument is mentioned? Hint

Guitar

Saxophone

Violin

Piano

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Question 12 of 15

12. In the song "Astonishing" from the Broadway musical "Little Women," Jo says she will surrender modesty and what? Hint

Poise

Dignity

Decency

Grace

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Question 13 of 15

13. "Hello, Young Lovers" is my favorite song from "The King and I." Deborah Kerr plays Anna in the film version, but who sings for Deborah? Hint

Marni Nixon

Kathryn Grayson

Julie Andrews

Mitzi Gaynor

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which two famous singers sing the duet "Well, Did You Evah?" in the film "High Society"? Hint

Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire

Tony Curtis and Donald O'Connor

Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin

Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra

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Question 15 of 15

15. In the Broadway show "Jekyll and Hyde," what, ironically, becomes of Lucy after she sings "A New Life"? Hint

She is murdered by Hyde

She commits suicide

She leaves London using money given to her by Dr. Jekyll

We don't know. She is not seen or mentioned in the rest of the show

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the song "You're the Top" from the Broadway show "Anything Goes," Reno compares Billy to the "nimble tread" of which famous dancer?

Answer: Fred Astaire

The music for "Anything Goes" was written by Cole Porter.

Answer: Muddy Water

"Big River" is based on the Mark Twain novel "Huckleberry Finn".

Answer: Cosette

Judy Kuhn can be heard as Cosette on the "Original Broadway Cast Recording" and the "10th Anniversary Recording". She was also the singing voice of Pocahontas in the Disney film by the same name.

4. In the song "If I Were a Bell" from "Guys and Dolls," what kind of lesson does Sarah say she is learning?

Answer: Chemistry

Sky Masterson used the Chemistry metaphor first in his and Sarah's duet "I'll Know".

Answer: With Cat-Like Tread Upon Our Prey We Steal

Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" (or "The Slave of Duty") is an operetta, and the title of each song is simply the first line of that song.

Answer: The "I Want" song

There is some interesting foreshadowing in the lyrics of this song:

"...I could MELT..."
"When people see me they will SCREAM"
"I swear some day there'll be a CELEBRATION throughout Oz THAT'S ALL TO DO WITH ME"

7. In the film version of "Chicago," Richard Gere did a wonderful job in the song "We Both Reached for the Gun". In the song, Roxie cautions to stay away from men who do what?

Answer: Play for fun

Renee Zellweger doesn't sing at all in this song. She does, however, speak a line. When asked if she's sorry, she replies "Are you kidding?"

8. In the song "Rainbow High" from "Evita," which famous actress is mentioned?

Answer: Lauren Bacall

Patti Lupone played the role of Evita in 1979 opposite Mandy Patinkin as Che'.

9. In which Broadway musical do Mandy Patinkin and Robert Westernberg sing the duet "Lily's Eyes?"

Answer: The Secret Garden

Mandy and Robert were also in "Sunday in the Park with George" together. Robert was in "Company" and Mandy was in "Kismet."

10. In the song "A Lovely Night" in Rodger's and Hammerstein's "Cinderella," what does Cinderella call her prince?

Answer: Charming

Julie Andrews originated the title role of "Cinderella," followed by Lesley Ann Warren, and more recently by singer Brandy.

11. In the song "The Last Night of the World" from the show "Miss Saigon," what instrument is mentioned?

Answer: Saxophone

Lea Salonga, who was Kim in "Miss Saigon" is linked to Judy Kuhn in two ways: She, too, was in the 10th Anniversary Concert of "Les Miserables" and a singing voice for a Disney character (Mulan).

12. In the song "Astonishing" from the Broadway musical "Little Women," Jo says she will surrender modesty and what?

Answer: Grace

"Little Women" is, of course, based on the fabulous novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott.

13. "Hello, Young Lovers" is my favorite song from "The King and I." Deborah Kerr plays Anna in the film version, but who sings for Deborah?

Answer: Marni Nixon

Marni Nixon also sings for Audrey Hepburn in "My Fair Lady" and Natalie Wood in "West Side Story."

14. Which two famous singers sing the duet "Well, Did You Evah?" in the film "High Society"?

Answer: Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra

Bing and Frank's characters, Dexter and Mike, are drinking and gossiping during this great song by Cole Porter.

15. In the Broadway show "Jekyll and Hyde," what, ironically, becomes of Lucy after she sings "A New Life"?

Answer: She is murdered by Hyde

The role of Lucy was originated by Linda Eder. Colleen Sexton plays Lucy in the film version opposite David Hasslehoff.

Source: Author fool4song

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