Musical Title Fractures 1 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Cinderella

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II wrote "Cinderella" in 1957. It was broadcast on television with Julie Andrews in the starring role. It includes the songs "Ten Minutes Ago" and "Impossible".

Answer: 1776

This one-act musical, by Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards, shows the meeting of the Second Continental Congress. Actors portray such founding fathers as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson.

Answer: Sweeney Todd

Composed by Stephen Sondheim, this musical tells the story of the murderous London barber who seeks revenge against a corrupt judge.

Answer: The Full Monty

This hysterically funny show, which is based on a 1997 film of the same name, was nominated for nine Tony Awards in 2001. Unfortunately, it was overshadowed by the box-office phenomenon "The Producers" and it failed to win any Tonys.

Answer: Annie

Some of the more well-known songs from this show are "It's a Hard Knock Life", "Easy Street", "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile", and "Tomorrow".

Answer: Avenue Q

This 2004 Tony Award winner for Best Musical incorporates human and puppet characters. Many of the elements of this show parody "Sesame Street", though the content is adult themed. Some of the issues that are addressed are pornography, racism, poverty, and homosexuality.

Answer: South Pacific

"South Pacific" was a force at the 1950 Tony Awards. It won in all nine of its nominated categories.

Answer: Aida

The original Broadway cast of "Aida" included Adam Pascal as Radames,
Sherie René Scott as Amneris, and Heather Headley in the title role.

Answer: Les Miserables

"Les Miserables" is based on a novel by Victor Hugo. The main character is Jean Valjean. Valjean was in prison for stealing a loaf of bread. He is pursued throughout the show by Inspector Javert.

Answer: Sunday in the Park with George

This musical is based on the painting Georges Seurat's Pointillism masterpiece "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte". The original Broadway production starred Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters.