Musical Melodies Trivia Quiz

Answer: Cats

"The Rum Tum Tugger": Tugger sings of what a contrary cat he is.

"The Jellicle Ball": All the cast sing about Jellicle cats and waiting eagerly for the ball that night.

"Memory": Grizabella's famous plea for understanding and forgiveness.

Answer: Aspects Of Love

"Love Changes Everything": Sung by a 34 year old Alex at the beginning of the show.

"Mermaid Song": Jenny and Alex's duet when he visits Pau and meets her for the first time. She is 12 at this point and he, 32.

"The First Man You Remember": Duet with George and Jenny as they waltz at the house at Pau.

Answer: Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

"Pharaoh's Story": The narrator introduces the Pharaoh and the problems he is having with his recurring dreams.

"Any Dream Will Do": Joseph sings this famous song in the prologue.

"Close Every Door": Joseph's classic song from his jail cell.

Answer: Whistle Down The Wind

"The Vaults of Heaven": The opening number, sung by the entire congregation, at the church service.

"Tyre Tracks and Broken Hearts": Candy and Amos dream of what they want out of life and make a plan to leave town together.

"No Matter What" : All the children sing about hope and belief -

"No matter what they tell us, no matter what they do
No matter what they teach us, what we believe is true"

while the adults are outside hunting for 'the man' singing -

"No matter what he's scheming, no matter what he's got
We'll tear him limb from limb, that's all that matters, no matter what"

Answer: Evita

"Oh, What a Circus": Ché's cynical assessment of the hysterical outpouring of grief after Eva's death.

"Another Suitcase in Another Hall": Sung by Peron's young mistress, after Eva replaces her, wondering what is to become of her now. In the movie this is sung by Eva after she finds out Magaldi is married.

"Don't Cry For Me Argentina": Eva's famous apology to the people after Peron has just been elected president.

Answer: Song And Dance

"Song And Dance" is the original (1979) "Tell Me On A Sunday" with a ballet added for the second act.

The entire singing component is performed by one female - an unidentified young English girl.

"Take That Look Off Your Face" : A friend has just told her of seeing her boyfriend with another girl - which she refuses to believe is true.

"You Made Me Think You Were in Love" : Sung to Sheldon, one of her boyfriends, when she finally realises he has only been using her as a trophy.

"Tell Me on a Sunday" : She sings of how she would like someone to end a relationship.

Answer: The Likes Of Us

"Strange and Lovely Song": Barnardo is reflecting on his life and the direction it is taking.

"Love Is Here": Johnny and Jenny's love song near the beginning of the show.

"Lion-Hearted Land": Sung at Lord Shaftesbury's party - the guests sing of their love for England.

Answer: Jesus Christ Superstar

"I Don't Know How to Love Him": Mary sings of her love for Jesus and the confusion this is causing her.

"Gethsemane": Jesus' moment of doubt in the Garden of Gethsemane, asking God why he has to die.

"King Herod's Song": Herod wants Jesus to perform miracles for him, but when Jesus refuses he sends him back to Pilate.

Answer: The Beautiful Game

"Clean the Kit": Father O"Donnell has sent John to clean the kit as punishment for spending too much time watching Mary. He dreams about becoming a football star.

"God's Own Country": Mary sings about her love for her country, even though it has many problems. There is an echo from a Protestant girl with the same belief.

"Let Us Love In Peace": Christine's and Del's duet dreaming of a day that they can be together - Del is a Protestant and Christine Catholic.

Answer: Starlight Express

"He Whistled at Me": Pearl sings this, describing her dream train, when she's trying to explain to Rusty why she won't race with him.

"A Lotta Locomotion": Sung by the coaches Dinah, Ashley, Buffy and Pearl about needing the right 'locomotion'. They also introduce themselves.

"Light At The End Of The Tunnel": The final song by the whole company, praising the power of steam.

Answer: The Woman In White

"All For Laura": Marion sings this after she realises what a nightmare marriage she has talked Laura into. In her guilt, she makes a vow that the rest of her life will be dedicated to her.

"Evermore Without You": Sung by Walter, in London, while he is looking at a picture of Laura.

"I Hope You Like It Here": Walter's Arrival at Limmeridge. He is welcomed by Marion and Mr Fairlie.

Answer: By Jeeves

"The Code of the Woosters": Bertie is singing about his family's code of honour.

"Love's Maze": Sung by Bertie and Stiffy - Stiffy is singing of love's wonders while Bertie is refusing to listen.

"Banjo Boy": Bertie and the full company introducing the star of the evening.

Answer: Sunset Boulevard

"With One Look": Sung by Norma just after she meets Joe. She's explaining how proper actresses didn't need to talk during the silent movie era.

"As If We Never Said Goodbye": Norma sings this to the technicians when she visits the Paramount studios.

"The Perfect Year": Norma sings at the New Years Eve party she has set up for just her and Joe.

Answer: Tell Me On A Sunday (2003)

Many of the song titles remain the same in this rewrite but the majority of the lyrics have been updated to fit the 21st century.

The show remains an anonymous one-woman act.

"Capped Teeth and Caesar Salad": A song about Los Angeles, Hollywood and the antics of their occupants.

"It's Not the End of the World": Sung at the beginning when she has just left her loser boyfriend. This is when she makes the decision to go to NY so she won't give in and take him back.

"Unexpected Song": She sings this when she meets and falls in love with her younger man.

Answer: The Phantom Of The Opera

"Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again": Christine sings this at her father's grave, wishing he could help her with her problems.

"All I Ask of You": Christine & Raoul's love duet.

"The Music of the Night": The Phantom's famous solo, serenading Christine while down in the labyrinth.