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Musical Trivia Trivia Quiz

Welcome to my first quiz ever! Since musicals are nearly an obsession of mine I'd like to share my knowledge and test yours. You'll have to find out songs, singers and composers and it won't be too hard I hope...

A multiple-choice quiz by PearlQ19. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
PearlQ19

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
66,717

Updated
Sep 20 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1266

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who played Marius in the London Premiere of 'Les Mis�rables'? Hint

Jody Croisier

Felix Martin

J�r�me Pradon

Michael Ball

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which character in 'Starlight Express' looks like Elvis? Hint

Poppa

Electra

Greaseball

Rusty

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Whistle Down The Wind' is based on a novel. Who wrote it? Hint

Mary Hayley Bell

Stephen King

Joanne K. Rowling

Maeve Binchy

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who sings the song 'Belle' in Plamondon's 'Notre-Dame de Paris'? Hint

Quasimodo and Frollo

Quasimodo, Frollo and Phoebus

Phoebus

Frollo and Phoebus

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who wrote the lyrics of 'Sunset Boulevard? Hint

Don Black

Richard Stilgoe

Tim Rice

Ben Elton

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which famous musical singer played the main character in the World Premiere of Jim Steinman's 'Tanz der Vampire' (Dance of the Vampires')? Hint

Uwe Kroeger

Steve Barton

Michael Ball

Donny Osmond

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the famous song Grizabella sings in the end of 'Cats'? Hint

Memory

Gus the Theatre Cat

Macavity

The Rum Tum Tugger

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who wrote the music for the musical 'Aida'? Hint

Alan Menken

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Elton John

Frank Wildhorn

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 'Jekyll and Hyde', Dr. Jekyll has a fianc�e. What's her name in the Broadway version? Hint

Lisa

Ivy

Lucy

Emma

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which German singer had his breakthrough performance in 'Elisabeth' 1992, starring as 'Death'? Hint

Uwe Kroeger

Ethan Freeman

Felix Martin

Andreas Bieber

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played Marius in the London Premiere of 'Les Mis�rables'?

Answer: Michael Ball

Marius was played by Michael Ball at the London Premiere. He also played the character at the anniversary concert and can be regarded as the most famous performer of this role.

2. Which character in 'Starlight Express' looks like Elvis?

Answer: Greaseball

Greaseball, the diesel engine, is the one who rocks!

3. 'Whistle Down The Wind' is based on a novel. Who wrote it?

Answer: Mary Hayley Bell

Mary Hayley Bell's novel deals with the story of some children who help a convict because they think he is Jesus.

4. Who sings the song 'Belle' in Plamondon's 'Notre-Dame de Paris'?

Answer: Quasimodo, Frollo and Phoebus

This wonderful song is sung by Quasimodo, Frollo and Phoebus after Esmeralda gave Quasimodo something to drink.

5. Who wrote the lyrics of 'Sunset Boulevard?

Answer: Don Black

Don Black wrote the lyrics after Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice split up.

6. Which famous musical singer played the main character in the World Premiere of Jim Steinman's 'Tanz der Vampire' (Dance of the Vampires')?

Answer: Steve Barton

Steve Barton played the role of 'Graf von Krolock' in Vienna. It was his last big success. Steve died in July 2001.

7. What is the famous song Grizabella sings in the end of 'Cats'?

Answer: Memory

'Memory' might be one of the most famous songs in the musical world...

8. Who wrote the music for the musical 'Aida'?

Answer: Elton John

Lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical was based on Verdi's opera of the same name, and it features a few great songs, such as "Easy As Life", "My Strongest Suit", "Elaborate Lives", or the wonderful "The Gods Love Nubia".

9. In 'Jekyll and Hyde', Dr. Jekyll has a fianc�e. What's her name in the Broadway version?

Answer: Emma

In the Broadway version, her name is Emma Carew. I am not angry with you if you wrote Lisa - that's how they call her in the German production. Don't ask me why!

10. Which German singer had his breakthrough performance in 'Elisabeth' 1992, starring as 'Death'?

Answer: Uwe Kroeger

Uwe Kroeger, who played the role of Death in the World Premiere of 'Elisabeth' in Vienna, is now Germany's most famous and most popular singer. Currently, he plays this role again - in Germany. Ethan is not really German, but he's been here for years and is very well known. Felix played the role of Death, but not in 1992. Andi played the role of Rudolf in 1992 but has never played Death on stage.

Source: Author PearlQ19

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