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"Follies" in Concert Trivia Quiz

In 1985, many Broadway stars united to sing in a concert of the musical "Follies". How much do you recall about this event?

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

Author
anthonyrappfan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
231,918

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What famous musical theatre duo appeared in the cast? Hint

Adolph Green and Betty Comden

James Goldman and James Lapine

William Finn and Chip Zien

Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin

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Question 2 of 10

2. George Hearn sang the role of Benjamin Stone in the concert. Which of these actors has not played the same role? Hint

Gregory Harrison

Laurence Guittard

Len Cariou

John McMartin

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the cast members went on to become the title character in Webber's "Phantom of the Opera".

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Broadway veteran sang "Broadway Baby"? Hint

Elaine Stritch

Barbara Cook

Noel Coward

Yvonne DeCarlo

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Question 5 of 10

5. Complete this lyric from "Love Will See Us Through 'Til Something Better Comes Along": "I may make a ______________"

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who sang the role of Phyllis Rogers Stone? Hint

Barbara Cook

Lee Remick

Daisy Prince

Alexis Leigh

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Question 7 of 10

7. At which theater did the concert take place? Hint

Avery Hall, Lincoln Center

The Neil Simon Theater

The Eugene O'Neil Theater

Studio 54

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Question 8 of 10

8. Licia Albanese, who was famous for playing Mimi in Puccini's "La Boheme" played Heidi Schiller.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who sang "I'm Still Here"? Hint

Yvonne DeCarlo

Betty Comden

Dee Hoty

Carol Burnett

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who wrote the book for "Follies"? Hint

James Goldman

Arthur Laurents

Hugh Wheeler

George Furth

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What famous musical theatre duo appeared in the cast?

Answer: Adolph Green and Betty Comden

Comden and Green were a famous pair who often wrote lyrics for Broadway shows. Among their credits are "On The Town", "Wonderful Town" and "Applause".

2. George Hearn sang the role of Benjamin Stone in the concert. Which of these actors has not played the same role?

Answer: Len Cariou

Curiously enough, Len Cariou and George Hearn both have experience playing the part of Sweeney Todd, a revenge-filled barber, in the musical of the same name. Hearn was also seen as The Wizard in "Wicked".

3. One of the cast members went on to become the title character in Webber's "Phantom of the Opera".

Answer: True

Howard McGillin played Young Ben in the concert, and later went on to have a long career as the Phantom on Broadway. He played the role when it became the longest running Broadway musical on January ninth, 2006.

4. Which Broadway veteran sang "Broadway Baby"?

Answer: Elaine Stritch

Elaine Stritch is famous for her gravelly voice, and shall forever be remembered for playing Joanne in Sondheim's "Company" opposite Dean Jones.

5. Complete this lyric from "Love Will See Us Through 'Til Something Better Comes Along": "I may make a ______________"

Answer: Rotten Host

This song is sung between Young Buddy and Young Sally, shortly after they are married. They sing it as Young Ben and Young Phyllis sing "You're Gonna Love Tomorrow".

6. Who sang the role of Phyllis Rogers Stone?

Answer: Lee Remick

Lee Remick died of liver and kidney cancer in 1991, but not before getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was one of Stephen Sondheim's favorite performers.

7. At which theater did the concert take place?

Answer: Avery Hall, Lincoln Center

The concert gave two performances on two consecutive nights at Avery Hall in the Lincoln Center. The New Year's Eve Concert given by the New York Philharmonic was also recorded there.

8. Licia Albanese, who was famous for playing Mimi in Puccini's "La Boheme" played Heidi Schiller.

Answer: True

In the original 1971 Broadway production, Justine Johnston played the role. In the 2001 Broadway revival, Joan Roberts played Heidi. Heidi's big number is "One More Kiss", which she sings with her younger self.

9. Who sang "I'm Still Here"?

Answer: Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett played Carlotta Campion, the Broadway veteran who sings about having seen it all, from Herbert Hoover to J. Edgar Hoover, and nearly everything in between.

10. Who wrote the book for "Follies"?

Answer: James Goldman

James Goldman also wrote the play "The Lion in Winter" and worked on rewriting "Follies" until his death in 1998. George Furth wrote the book to "Company" and Hugh Wheeler was involved in "Sweeney Todd".

Source: Author anthonyrappfan

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