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Quiz about How Well Do You Know Modern Broadway Musicals

How Well Do You Know Modern Broadway Musicals? Quiz

Classic Broadway shows like the "Phantom of the Opera" and "Cats" have mesmerized audiences for decades, but some people prefer more modern musicals like "Wicked" and "The Book of Mormon". This quiz will test your modern Broadway musical IQ!

A multiple-choice quiz by carash22. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
carash22

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
349,585

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
499

Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (3/10), Guest 82 (3/10), Guest 76 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the musical "Wicked", what is the name of the Wizard's main flying monkey? Hint

Niko

Frex

Fiyero

Chistery

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the musical "Legally Blonde", Elle Woods is part of the legal team for Brook Wyndham. During the song "There Right There", what is the name of the witness testifying that he had an affair with Brooke? Hint

Carlos

Jose

Emmett

Nikos

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the musical "The Book of Mormon", two young Mormons are assigned a mission to Uganda. One of these boys, Elder Keven Price, is very disappointed by this because he really wanted to go somewhere else. Where did he want to go? Hint

Orlando

France

New York

Japan

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the musical "Hairspray", what is the name of the brand of hairspray that sponsors the Corny Collins show? (Please note that I am referring to the musical version, not the movie version.) Hint

Ultra-Clutch

Super-Clutch

Super Spray

Ultra-Spray

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the musical "Avenue Q", what is Rod's favorite book? Hint

Broadway Musicals and their Impact on Society

Guide to Broadway Musicals of the Late 1900s

Broadway Musicals from the 1940s

101 Greatest Broadway Musicals Ever

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the musical "Seussical", what is the name of the judge in "The People Vs. Horton the Elephant" Hint

The Cat in the Hat

Yertle the Turtle

The Sour Kangaroo

Vlad Vladikof

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the musical "Mary Poppins", what is the name of the shop Jane, Michael, and Mary visit in the song "Supercalifragilcaisticexpialidocious"? Hint

Mrs. Carly's Sweet Shop

Mrs. Callie's Sweet Shop

Mrs. Corey's Sweet Shop

Mrs. Carrie's Sweet Shop

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the musical "The Lion King", what are the names of the three hyenas who sing the song "Chow Down"? Hint

Sarabi, Shenzi, and Ed

Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed

Shenzi, Zuma, and Ed

Sarabi, Zuma, and Ed

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the musical "Rock of Ages", who is the narrator? (Please note that I am talking about the musical version and not the movie version!) Hint

Lonny Barnett

Regina McKaig

Drew Dillenbeck

Dennis Dupree

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the musical "Billy Elliot", what dance company does Billy audition for? Please note that I am referring to the musical not the movie. Hint

Royal School of Ballet

Royal Ballet School

London Ballet Company

London School of Ballet

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Dec 21 2024 : Guest 31: 3/10
Dec 17 2024 : Guest 82: 3/10
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Dec 13 2024 : Guest 86: 2/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the musical "Wicked", what is the name of the Wizard's main flying monkey?

Answer: Chistery

Elphaba first meets Chistery when the Wizard invites her to the Emerald City. Later, Elphaba takes pity on Chistery and tries to save him.

Answer: Nikos

Nikos is testifying that he had an affair with Brooke Whyndam. However, Elle proves that he is actually gay. Nikos inspires the song "There Right There" which asks, "Is he gay or European?".

Answer: Orlando

He even sings a song about his love for Orlando: "Orlando, Orlando! I love you Orlando! Sea World, and Disney, and Put Put Golfing!" Even though he wanted to go to Orlando, his partner, Elder Arnold Cunningham, helps him succeed in helping the people of Uganda.

4. In the musical "Hairspray", what is the name of the brand of hairspray that sponsors the Corny Collins show? (Please note that I am referring to the musical version, not the movie version.)

Answer: Ultra-Clutch

Ultra-Clutch is the brand of hairspray that sponsors the Corny Collins show! The song "Hairspray" is all about Ultra-Clutch! Edna even enters the Corny Collins show in a giant can of Ultra-Clutch during "You Can't Stop the Beat"!

5. In the musical "Avenue Q", what is Rod's favorite book?

Answer: Broadway Musicals from the 1940s

When Rod reads this book, he makes his roommate wonder if he is gay. His roommate even sings the song "If You Were Gay" about it.

6. In the musical "Seussical", what is the name of the judge in "The People Vs. Horton the Elephant"

Answer: Yertle the Turtle

The Cat in the Hat sings, "Judge Yertle the Turtle presiding everyone rise!" Judge Yertle is presiding over the case about Horton's sanity for speaking to a dust speck. Eventually, the judge orders Horton remanded to the Nool Asylum for the Criminally Insane.

7. In the musical "Mary Poppins", what is the name of the shop Jane, Michael, and Mary visit in the song "Supercalifragilcaisticexpialidocious"?

Answer: Mrs. Corey's Sweet Shop

Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael here after their trip to see the Bird Woman. As Jane and Michael are looking for candy, they are challanged to create words out of letter-shaped candies. Mary comes up with the word Supercalifragilcaisticexpialidocious.

8. In the musical "The Lion King", what are the names of the three hyenas who sing the song "Chow Down"?

Answer: Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed

These mean hyenas love to chow down and laugh! They sing this song about their mission to eat trespassers on their land.

9. In the musical "Rock of Ages", who is the narrator? (Please note that I am talking about the musical version and not the movie version!)

Answer: Lonny Barnett

Lonny Barnett is the narrator in "Rock of Ages"! Lonny Barnett was played by Dan Finnerty in the original LA musical. Russel Brand plays Lonny in the film version.

10. In the musical "Billy Elliot", what dance company does Billy audition for? Please note that I am referring to the musical not the movie.

Answer: Royal Ballet School

Billy dreams of dancing at this prestigious school in London. The Royal Ballet School is a real ballet company in London. It was founded in 1931 and it is one of the most famous ballet schools in London.

Source: Author carash22

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