From Broadway to Hollywood Trivia Quiz

Answer: (1972) Barry Bostwick & Carole Demas

The original Broadway production opened at the Eden Theatre on February 14, 1972. Barry Bostwick played the role of Danny (John Travolta) and Carole Demas played Sandy (Olivia Newton-John). Barry Bostwick (born 1945) is both an actor and singer on stage, television and film.

He won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role as Jamie Lockhart in "The Robber Bridegroom" (1975). Carole Demas (born 1940) is an actress and singer. Besides "Grease", she had the leading role in the 1976 production "The Baker's Wife".

She has also appeared on numerous television show plus many commercials.

Answer: (2001) Louise Pitre

Although the production had appeared earlier in London and other USA cities, it premiered on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre on October 18, 2001. Louise Pitre (born 1957) is a Canadian stage actress. For her role as Donna Sheridan in "Mamma Mia!" she earned a Tony Award nomination.

She has appeared in numerous stage productions in Montreal, Paris, London and Broadway, including an appearance as Annie in "Annie Get Your Gun" (2005).

Answer: (1964) Carol Channing

The show opened on Broadway on January 16, 1964 at the St. James Theatre. Carol Channing (born 1921) is an American singer, actress, dancer and comedian. She has appeared in numerous musicals, and won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Dolly Gallagher Levi in "Hello, Dolly!" (1964).

She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Muzzy in "Thoroughly Modern Millie" (1964). She has also appeared in a number of TV variety shows and productions.

Answer: (1949) Ezio Pinza & Mary Martin

The Broadway show opened on April 7, 1949 at the Majestic Theatre. Ezio Pinza (1892-1957) was an Italian opera singer. He spent many years in operas performing at New York's Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Milan and the Royal Opera House, Convent Garden, London.

He won the Tony Award for his role as Emile de Becque in "South Pacific". His song in the musical, "Some Enchanted Evening", instantly made him a matinee idol and celebrity. Mary Martin (1913-1990) was an American actress, singer and Broadway star.

She appeared in numerous musicals and had an active career from 1938-1985. She is the recipient of Tony and Emmy Awards. She is also the mother of TV and film actor Larry Hagman (1931-2012) of "I Dream of Jeannie" and "Dallas".

Answer: (1956) Julie Andrews

The show premiered on Broadway on March 15, 1956 at the Max Hellinger Theatre. Julie Andrews is an English actress, singer and author. She has appeared in such Broadway musicals as "My Fair Lady", "Camelot" and "Guinevere". She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her lead role in "Mary Poppins".

She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in "The Sound of Music" and "Victor/Victoria".

Answer: (1950) Robert Alda & Isabel Bigley

The musical premiered on Broadway on November 24, 1950 at the 46th Street Theatre (now the Richard Rodgers Theatre). Robert Alda (1914-1986) was an American stage and film actor. He is the father of the stage, TV and film actors Alan and Antony Alda. Robert appeared in many Broadway productions and spent many years in Italy appearing in numerous European films. Isabel Bigley (1926-2006) was an American actress best remembered for her role as Sarah Brown in the Broadway production of "Guys and Dolls", for which she won a Tony Award.

She also appeared in the stage productions of "Oklahoma!" and "Me and Juliet". Isabel also appeared on television in its early days, being a guest on "The Ed Sullivan Show".

Answer: (1959) Mary Martin

The show premiered on Broadway on November 16, 1959 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Mary Martin (1913-1990) was an American actress, singer and Broadway star. She appeared in numerous musicals and had an active career from 1938-1985. She is the recipient of Tony and Emmy Awards. She is also the mother of TV and film actor Larry Hagman (1931-2012) of "I Dream of Jeannie" and "Dallas".

Answer: (1943) Alfred Drake & Joan Roberts

The show premiered on Broadway on March 31, 1943 at the St. James Theatre. Alfred Drake (1914-1992) was an American actor and singer. He also had leading roles in the Broadway productions of "Kiss Me Kate" and "Kismet", for which he won a Tony Award. He also performed in the Richard Burton "Hamlet", recorded an LP, and is a published author. Joan Roberts (1917-2012) was an American actress best known for her role as Laurey in the "Oklahoma!" production.

She appeared not only on stage but also on radio, television and film.

Answer: (1951) Gertrude Lawrence

The show premiered on Broadway at the St. James Theatre on March 29, 1951. Gertrude Lawrence (1898-1952) was an English actress, singer and dancer. She appeared in a number of stage musicals in the West End of London and on Broadway. She won a Tony Award for her role in "The King and I".

She also appeared in a number of films from 1929-1950 playing opposite Laurence Olivier, Charles Laughton and Rex Harrison.

Answer: (1957) Larry Kert & Carol Lawrence

The Broadway show opened at the Winter Garden Theatre on September 26, 1957. Larry Kert (1930-1991) was an American actor, singer and dancer. He created the role of Tony in the Broadway musical. He never quite achieved again the success that he had in "West Side Story", but he did appear in a number of movies and made a number of guest appearances on TV including "Kojak", "Hawaii Five-O" and "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson". Carol Lawrence (born 1932) is an American actress who has predominately appeared on stage but also on television.

She received a Tony Award for her role in "West Side Story". Her television appearances included "Wagon Train", "Hawaii Five-O", "Rawhide", "The Fugitive", "Marcus Welby, M. D." and "Combat", to name just a few.