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Kander and Ebb Trivia Quiz

How well do you know the work of Kander and Ebb? Easy quiz to test you!

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

Author
ozchicago

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
218,597

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
254

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote the book to "Steel Pier"? Hint

David Thompson

Terrence McNally

Scott Ellis

Fred Ebb

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was John Kander's involvement in the original production of "Gypsy"? Hint

Resident Musical Director

Music Contractor and Dance Music

Assistant to Jule Styne

Dance Arrangements and Rehearsal Pianist

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who writes the music? Hint

Both

Fred Ebb

John Kander

Neither

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Question 4 of 10

4. The musical "Chicago" is based on a play by whom? Hint

Bob Fosse

Howard J. Fuldorf

Allanah Fitzgerald

Maurine Dallas Watkins

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who were the original leads in "The Rink", in the London production? Hint

Judi Dench and Lisa Everet

Chita Rivera and Liza Minelli

Josephine Blake and Diane Langton

Maria Freedman and Marin Mazzie

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Kander and Ebb role did Brent Carver create on Broadway? Hint

Billy Flynn ("Chicago")

Bill ("Steel Pier")

Lino ("Rink")

Molina ("Kiss of the Spider Woman")

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Walter Boobie's revival of "Chicago" how many actors are on the jury in the courtroom scene? Hint

Twelve

Four

Thirteen

One

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Question 8 of 10

8. Kristin Chenoweth made her Broadway debut in which show? Hint

Chicago

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

Kiss of the Spiderwoman

Steel Pier

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the first musical that Kander and Ebb collaborated on for Broadway? Hint

Zorba

The Happy Time

Flora, The Red Menace

Cabaret

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Question 10 of 10

10. When Gwen Verdon became ill during the original run of "Chicago", who stepped in to fill her place? Hint

Chita Rivera

Liza Minnelli

Ann Reinking

Jill Haworth

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote the book to "Steel Pier"?

Answer: David Thompson

"Most people associate dance marathons and the Great Depression with people being desperate for money and nobody having a good time, but in 1933 Atlantic City was also a magical place where all the big bands came to play. Fred Ebb remembers being taken there as a child and how elegant it was." ~David Thompson

2. What was John Kander's involvement in the original production of "Gypsy"?

Answer: Dance Arrangements and Rehearsal Pianist

This was John Kander's first official job on Broadway.

3. Who writes the music?

Answer: John Kander

Kander and Ebb Musicals include:
"Flora the Red Menace" (1965) "Cabaret" (1966) "The Happy Time" (1968) "Zorba" (1968) "70 Girls 70" (1971) "Chicago" (1972) "The Act" (1978) "Woman of the Year" (1981) "The Rink" (1984) "And The World Goes 'Round" (1991) "Kiss of the Spider Woman" (1992) "Steel Pier" (1997) "Fosse" (1999) "The Skin Of Our Teeth" (1999) "The Visit" (2001).

4. The musical "Chicago" is based on a play by whom?

Answer: Maurine Dallas Watkins

The story is actually based on real events, which were fashioned into a play, then a non musical movie, then a musical.

5. Who were the original leads in "The Rink", in the London production?

Answer: Josephine Blake and Diane Langton

Chita Rivera and Liza Minelli origanted the roles on Broadway, and when it moved to London a completely new cast was found.

6. Which Kander and Ebb role did Brent Carver create on Broadway?

Answer: Molina ("Kiss of the Spider Woman")

Brent Craver won the Tony for his performance, and also created the role of Leo Frank in Jason Robert Brown's "Parade".

7. In Walter Boobie's revival of "Chicago" how many actors are on the jury in the courtroom scene?

Answer: One

The one actor plays all twelve jurors, changing roles and costumes as the show continues.

8. Kristin Chenoweth made her Broadway debut in which show?

Answer: Steel Pier

Kristen originated the role of Precious Mcguire in Kander and Ebb's "Steel Pier", winning a Theatreworld award for her performance.

9. What was the first musical that Kander and Ebb collaborated on for Broadway?

Answer: Flora, The Red Menace

"Flora the Red Menace" opened May 11, 1965, and ran for just 87 regular performances.

10. When Gwen Verdon became ill during the original run of "Chicago", who stepped in to fill her place?

Answer: Liza Minnelli

Gwen Verdon contracted a throat infection from swallowing a feather off one of her costumes, that lodged in her throat and became infected. Liza Minnelli stepped in with only five days' rehearsals, and insisted that there be no advertising to sell her performances.

Source: Author ozchicago

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