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Quiz about First Lady of British Musical Theatre

First Lady of British Musical Theatre Quiz

Elaine Paige OBE has delighted audiences for nearly 40 years, creating some of the most famous roles in Musical Theatre. How much do you know about this talented lady?

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

Author
BettyBlue

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
270,243

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was Elaine Paige born? Hint

1946

1948

1947

1949

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which show did Elaine Paige make her West End debut? Hint

Hair

Grease

Jesus Christ Superstar

Nuts

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Question 3 of 10

3. What award winning role did Elaine Paige create at the invitation of Hal Prince in 1978? Hint

Mary Magdalene ("Jesus Christ Superstar")

Fantine ("Les Miserables")

Mrs Johnstone ("Blood Brothers")

Eva Peron ("Evita")

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which original London musical production did Elaine Paige star in 1981? Hint

Miss Saigon

Oklahoma!

The King and I

Cats

5. Elaine Paige starred in the original London production of "Chess" for which she was nominated for an Olivier Award. Her number one song from that show was "I Know Him So Well" - with whom did she sing this chart topping duet? Hint

Stephanie Lawrence

Patti LuPone

Barbara Dickson

Elkie Brooks

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1989 Elaine Paige was nominated for an Olivier Award for Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical when she played Reno Sweeney in which enduring Cole Porter musical? Hint

Kiss Me Kate

Anything Goes

Silk Stockings

DuBarry Was a Lady

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1993 Elaine Paige triumphed and received critical acclaim for her performance in a new play with music, about which famous French chanteuse? Hint

Mistinguett

Edith Piaf

Patricia Kaas

Mireille Mathieu

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Question 8 of 10

8. Elaine Paige made her Broadway debut in 1996 starring in which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical? Hint

Sunset Boulevard

Phantom of the Opera

Cats

The Beautiful Game

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2004 Elaine Paige received sensational reviews for her performance at the New York City Opera in which Stephen Sondheim musical? Hint

Sunday in the Park with George

Company

Sweeny Todd

A Little Night Music

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Question 10 of 10

10. Elaine Paige has created and reprised many musical theatre roles but is also an accomplished actress. In what Peter Hall production did she make her debut in a leading non musical West End role? Hint

The Misanthrope

As You Like It

Bedroom Farce

Waiting for Godot

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was Elaine Paige born?

Answer: 1948

She was born Elaine Bickerstaff in Barnet, Hertfordshire, England on 5th March 1948.

2. In which show did Elaine Paige make her West End debut?

Answer: Hair

Elaine Paige joined the cast of "Hair" in 1968 after training at the Aida Foster Drama School. Two of the most popular songs from the show Hair are "Aquarius" and "Good Morning Starshine".

3. What award winning role did Elaine Paige create at the invitation of Hal Prince in 1978?

Answer: Eva Peron ("Evita")

Her stunning performance as Eva Peron gained Elaine Paige the Society of West End Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Musical and also the Variety Club Award for Showbusiness Personality of the Year. Her co-stars in this production were David Essex as Che Guevara and Joss Ackland as Peron. "Evita" has many powerful songs, none more so than the fabulous "Don't Cry for Me Argentina".

Other outstanding numbers include "Another Suitcase in Another Hall", "O What a Circus" and "High Flying Adored".

4. In which original London musical production did Elaine Paige star in 1981?

Answer: Cats

Elaine Paige played the role of Grizabella in the original London production of "Cats" and became the first actress to sing the marvellous song "Memory", which became just one of her many hit records. She reprised the role in the 1998 TV film and video of "Cats" which went straight to the top of the video charts thus becoming the best ever selling music video in both the UK and America.

Answer: Barbara Dickson

"I Know Him So Well" topped the UK Charts for four weeks and is still the biggest selling record by a female duo in the Guinness Book of Records. The musical "Chess" was not a huge success in the UK and was never popular with American audiences.

6. In 1989 Elaine Paige was nominated for an Olivier Award for Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical when she played Reno Sweeney in which enduring Cole Porter musical?

Answer: Anything Goes

Popular British entertainer Bernard Cribbins co-starred with Elaine Paige as gangster Moonface Martin in this revival at the Prince Edward Theatre in London's West End. Popular leading man John Barrowman was also among the cast playing love-sick Wall St broker, Billy Crocker. Popular songs from the show include "You're the Top", "I Get a Kick Out of You" and "Blow, Gabriel, Blow".

7. In 1993 Elaine Paige triumphed and received critical acclaim for her performance in a new play with music, about which famous French chanteuse?

Answer: Edith Piaf

Elaine Paige was again nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her moving portrayal of Edith Piaf in Pam Gem's musical "Piaf".

8. Elaine Paige made her Broadway debut in 1996 starring in which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical?

Answer: Sunset Boulevard

Elaine Paige had already been a huge hit as Norma Desmond in the West End production of "Sunset Boulevard" when she joined the company at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. Some of the most outstanding songs from this musical include "With One Look", "The Perfect Year" and "New Ways to Dream".

9. In 2004 Elaine Paige received sensational reviews for her performance at the New York City Opera in which Stephen Sondheim musical?

Answer: Sweeny Todd

Audiences and press loved this show and Elaine Paige gained stunning reviews. Associated Press wrote of her performance as the devilish pie maker Mrs Lovett ..."Paige is a killer pixie, petite but possessing a clarion musical theatre voice and a powerhouse comic sensibility".

Answer: The Misanthrope

Elaine Paige played the role of Celimene in Moliere's "The Misanthrope" which played at the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End in 1998.

Source: Author BettyBlue

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