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Great Leading Ladies Trivia Quiz

A quiz about some of the best female musical singers of all time. I hope you'll have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Picard25. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Picard25

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
79,097

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1252

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Easy one at the beginning: Which woman was the first to play Grizabella in 'Cats'? Hint

Susan Jane Tanner

Patti LuPone

Elaine Paige

Sarah Brightman

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Question 2 of 10

2. She was Fantine in 'Les Miserables', Ellen in 'Miss Saigon', and Roxie Hart in 'Chicago' . Who is she? Hint

Lea Salonga

Ruthie Henshall

Ute Lemper

Patti LuPone

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which actress starred as Svetlana and Florence in two different productions of 'Chess'? Hint

Barbara Dickson

Judy Kuhn

Elaine Paige

Alice Ripley

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Question 4 of 10

4. One more 'Chess' question: Who was the first Florence in the West End production of the show? Hint

Barbara Dickson

Elaine Paige

Judy Kuhn

Frances Ruffelle

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1974 who won a Tony for her portrayal of Madame Rose in 'Gypsy'? Hint

Ethel Merman

Angela Lansbury

Tyne Daly

Bette Midler

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Question 6 of 10

6. Elaine Paige, Glenn Close, Betty Buckley, Faith Brown, Petula Clark. They have one part in common. Which? Hint

Betty Schaefer

Fantine

Evita

Norma Desmond

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first to portray Eliza Doolittle in 'My Fair Lady' on stage? Hint

Audrey Hepburn

Julie Andrews

Marnie Nixon

Doris Day

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Question 8 of 10

8. For whom did Andrew Lloyd Webber write the part of Christine Daae in 'The Phantom of the Opera'? Hint

Lisa Vroman

Luzia Nistler

Sarah Brightman

Patti LuPone

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Question 9 of 10

9. Vietnam, war, horrible setting. Which actress was the first to suffer as 'Miss Saigon'? Hint

Claire Moore

Ruthie Henshall

Lea Salonga

Maria Friedman

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first to sing that 'Doin' what comes natur'lly' is the ideal way of living? Hint

Suzie Quattro

Mary Martin

Ethel Merman

Bernadette Peters

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Easy one at the beginning: Which woman was the first to play Grizabella in 'Cats'?

Answer: Elaine Paige

The part of Evita in the show of the same name made her famous.

2. She was Fantine in 'Les Miserables', Ellen in 'Miss Saigon', and Roxie Hart in 'Chicago' . Who is she?

Answer: Ruthie Henshall

She is one of my all-time favourites. Remarkable voice and a great acting talent. She also released a solo album called 'Pilgrim'.

3. Which actress starred as Svetlana and Florence in two different productions of 'Chess'?

Answer: Barbara Dickson

She was Svetlana in the concerts and Florence in an Australian production of the show.

4. One more 'Chess' question: Who was the first Florence in the West End production of the show?

Answer: Elaine Paige

Surely one of the greatest musicals ever written. And Elaine Paige was fabulous in this {part;} like in every other part she played. Maybe you've realized it by {now;} I'm an Elaine Paige fan.

5. In 1974 who won a Tony for her portrayal of Madame Rose in 'Gypsy'?

Answer: Angela Lansbury

All four of them played this part: Ethel Merman was the first one in 1959, Tyne Daly in 1989, and Bette Midler was in the TV version of 1993.

6. Elaine Paige, Glenn Close, Betty Buckley, Faith Brown, Petula Clark. They have one part in common. Which?

Answer: Norma Desmond

'Sunset Boulevard' is one of my favourite musicals. I'm still not sure who's the best Norma. I can't decide between Elaine and Glenn. If you have the ultimate answer to this question, let me know.

7. Who was the first to portray Eliza Doolittle in 'My Fair Lady' on stage?

Answer: Julie Andrews

She didn't get the movie part because they wanted a star to play the lead. Nevertheless, she won an Oscar in the same year for 'Mary Poppins'.

8. For whom did Andrew Lloyd Webber write the part of Christine Daae in 'The Phantom of the Opera'?

Answer: Sarah Brightman

They were married at this time. Even though I'm not a fan of Sarah Brightman, I must admit that she did a pretty good job in that part.

9. Vietnam, war, horrible setting. Which actress was the first to suffer as 'Miss Saigon'?

Answer: Lea Salonga

She also was great as Eponine in 'Les Miserables'.

10. Who was the first to sing that 'Doin' what comes natur'lly' is the ideal way of living?

Answer: Ethel Merman

All of them played the part, but Ethel was the first. Thank God she realized that 'You can't get a man with a gun' .

Source: Author Picard25

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