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It's "Curtains" For You! Trivia Quiz

"Curtains" is a murder mystery musical starring a show-loving sleuth!

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

Author
anthonyrappfan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
264,244

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
207

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Question 1 of 10

1. The composer/lyricist team of Kander and Ebb wrote the majority of "Curtains". Who helped write lyrics after Peter Stone passed away? Hint

Maury Yeston

Rupert Holmes

Stephen Schwartz

Tommy Tune

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Question 2 of 10

2. According to Cioffi in the musical "Curtains", who has been whacked? Hint

An Alto

A Soprano

A Tenor

A Baritone

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which town does the show "Curtains" take place? Hint

Las Vegas

New York

Boston

Denver

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which righteous tale is the basis for the show within "Curtains"? Hint

The Legend of Robin Hood

The Legend of King Arthur

The Legend of Zorro

The Legend of Paul Bunyan

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Question 5 of 10

5. Aaron Fox is divorced from which other character in the musical "Curtains"? Hint

Georgia Hendricks

Niki Harris

Carmen Bernstein

Connie Subbotin

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Question 6 of 10

6. Although it moved to Broadway in 2007, where did the show "Curtains" have its world premiere? Hint

Los Angeles

Vermont

Boston

Miami

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Question 7 of 10

7. Bambi Bernet is the daughter of which character in the show "Curtains"? Hint

Carmen Bernstein

Jessica Cranshaw

Bobby Pepper

Frank Cioffi

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which character in the musical "Curtains" does not sing in the number "In The Same Boat"? Hint

Niki Harris

Aaron Fox

Georgia Hendricks

Bambi Bernet

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Question 9 of 10

9. In "I Miss The Music" in the show "Curtains" Aaron claims that one needs to stay away from love and life in regards to songwriting.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. In "Coffee Shop Nights" in the show "Curtains" with which acting group does Cioffi perform? Hint

The Shallow Street Players

The Swallow Street Players

The Sallow Street Players

The Fleet Street Players

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The composer/lyricist team of Kander and Ebb wrote the majority of "Curtains". Who helped write lyrics after Peter Stone passed away?

Answer: Rupert Holmes

Rupert Holmes helped with the lyrics after Fred Ebb passed away in 2004. The late Peter Stone created the concept for the musical and worked on the show until his death in 2003.

2. According to Cioffi in the musical "Curtains", who has been whacked?

Answer: A Soprano

"A soprano's been whacked!" proclaims Cioffi, the detective who investigates the murder central to the plot of "Curtains". The line was used at the 2007 Annual Tony Awards to introduce a number from the show.

3. In which town does the show "Curtains" take place?

Answer: Boston

The show is set during 1959 in Boston. Lieutenant Frank Cioffi of the Boston Police Department is called upon to solve a murder, and also gets romantically involved with one of the cast members.

4. Which righteous tale is the basis for the show within "Curtains"?

Answer: The Legend of Robin Hood

"Robbin' Hood of the Old West" is a gloriously horrible show whose leading lady is killed on opening night. Cioffi is called in to solve the murder, setting the basis for the show.

5. Aaron Fox is divorced from which other character in the musical "Curtains"?

Answer: Georgia Hendricks

After Cranshaw's death, Georgia is picked to take her role in the musical. She and Fox are divorced, although he has fallen in love with her once again.

6. Although it moved to Broadway in 2007, where did the show "Curtains" have its world premiere?

Answer: Los Angeles

"Curtains" opened in July 2006 at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Retaining several key cast members, it moved to Broadway and opened there in March of 2007.

7. Bambi Bernet is the daughter of which character in the show "Curtains"?

Answer: Carmen Bernstein

Bambi is an ambitious chorus girl who edited her last name to make it more memorable. The role was originally played by Megan Sikora.

8. Which character in the musical "Curtains" does not sing in the number "In The Same Boat"?

Answer: Aaron Fox

Aaron Fox, originally played on Broadway by Jason Danieley, is one half of the songwriting team behind "Robbin' Hood of the Old West". He falls back in love with Georgia Hendricks, from whom he is divorced.

9. In "I Miss The Music" in the show "Curtains" Aaron claims that one needs to stay away from love and life in regards to songwriting.

Answer: True

"Well don't talk about love
Or you'll have to say "fits like a glove"
Or "As certain as push comes to shove"
You will pine for the woman you're constantly thinking of."

10. In "Coffee Shop Nights" in the show "Curtains" with which acting group does Cioffi perform?

Answer: The Swallow Street Players

"The life that I lead
That's a little bit gray
There are plenty of low days
And not many heights
Mostly lunch counter mornings
And coffee shop nights."

Source: Author anthonyrappfan

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