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Yes, it's time for my 'Q' musical theatre quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by rosieh. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
rosieh
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
236,167
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
277
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Question 1 of 10
1. This Australian actor played Javert in the 10th Anniversary concert version of 'Les Miserables'.

Answer: (One Word, last name only)
Question 2 of 10
2. The songs 'Rocky Road' and 'Cornelia' are from this short-lived musical. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Gondolier's, Casilda learns that she is the ___ of Barataria.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 10
4. The reprise of the song 'Tonight' from Leonard Bernstein's 'West Side Story' is also sometimes referred to as what? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 'Sweeney Todd', the song 'Johanna' is reprised a couple of times. In the second act, what is the reprise called? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The song 'Quiet Night' comes from which Rodgers and Hart show? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The song 'Questions and Answers (The Three Bs)' is from which show? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the musical 'Cats', there are two cats whose names begin with the letter Q.


Question 9 of 10
9. You would find the character of Quixote in this musical. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. 'Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage' is a song from which musical? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This Australian actor played Javert in the 10th Anniversary concert version of 'Les Miserables'.

Answer: Quast

Philip Quast also played Javert in the English and Australian version of 'Les Miserables'. He also played the role of Archibald Craven in the Australian version of 'The Secret Garden'. He has been awarded three Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Actor in a musical, including one for his portrayal of George in Stephen Sondheim's 'Sunday in the Park With George'.
2. The songs 'Rocky Road' and 'Cornelia' are from this short-lived musical.

Answer: Quilters

'Quilters' opened on Broadway in 1984, lasting for only 24 performances.
3. In Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Gondolier's, Casilda learns that she is the ___ of Barataria.

Answer: queen

Casilda learns that she was married when she was a baby to the only son of the King of Barataria. Since the king has died, this would mean that she is now the Queen of Barataria. The only problem is, she has no idea who her husband is.
4. The reprise of the song 'Tonight' from Leonard Bernstein's 'West Side Story' is also sometimes referred to as what?

Answer: Quintet

Although there are more than five characters singing in the song, it is sometimes referred to as the 'Quintet' because there are five separate vocal parts: Maria, Tony, Anita, The Sharks and The Jets.
5. In 'Sweeney Todd', the song 'Johanna' is reprised a couple of times. In the second act, what is the reprise called?

Answer: Johanna Quartet

Stephen Sondheim's opera 'Sweeney Todd' is a tale of a murderous barber, who kills his clients, and then gives the bodies to the baker, Mrs Lovett, who uses the meat in her pies.
6. The song 'Quiet Night' comes from which Rodgers and Hart show?

Answer: On Your Toes

'On Your Toes' contained a ballet in it that was, for the first time in musical comedy history, a direct component of the plot.
7. The song 'Questions and Answers (The Three Bs)' is from which show?

Answer: On Your Toes

The songs is from 'On Your Toes' by Rodgers and Hart. They also collaborated on shows such as 'The Boy From Syracuse', 'Pal Joey' and 'Babes in Arms'.
8. In the musical 'Cats', there are two cats whose names begin with the letter Q.

Answer: False

Although not generally referred to as this, Mr Mistoffoles is sometimes known as Quaxo. There is not other cat starting with the letter 'Q'.
9. You would find the character of Quixote in this musical.

Answer: Man of La Mancha

The most well known (and most recorded) song from 'Man of La Mancha' is 'The Quest (The Impossible Dream)'. It has been recorded by many artists over the years.
10. 'Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage' is a song from which musical?

Answer: The Boy From Oz

'The Boy From Oz' is an Australian musical. It was the first ever Aussie musical to reach Broadway, premiering in New York in 2003. The original Australia production starred Todd McKenney as the legendary singer/songwriter Peter Allen, and the original Broadway production starred 'X-Men' actor Hugh Jackman in the leading role.
Source: Author rosieh

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