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Pay the 'Rent' Trivia Quiz

A basic quiz that covers 'Rent': The Musical

A multiple-choice quiz by jwdant. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jwdant

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,674

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3517

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote the play? Hint

Jonathan Larson

Stephen Sondheim

Andrew Lloyd Weber

Mel Brooks

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Question 2 of 10

2. Finish the lyrics 'Will I lose my dignity, will someone care, will I wake tomorrow....?'

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what theatre did 'Rent' make its Broadway debut (non-workshop)? Hint

Majestic

Nederlander

Winter Gardens

Whitney Hall

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the original Benny on Broadway when it opened in 1996? Hint

Julian Moore

Benjamin Coffin

Taye Diggs

Brad Davis

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the term given to a 'Rent' fanatic?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What are the names of the special two rows in the front of the theatre that are sold a few hours before each show? Hint

Fanatic

PreShow

Rush

Pay the 'Rent'

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many minutes are in a year?

Answer: (A number, 6 digits - a Season of Love))

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Forget ________, or life is yours to miss.'

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the last line sung in the play?

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 10 of 10

10. On the original cast album, who sings in the remix of 'Seasons of Love?' Hint

Aretha Franklin

Luther Vandross

Stevie Wonder

Michael Stipe

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote the play?

Answer: Jonathan Larson

Jonathan won the Pulitzer and the Tony for Best Musical.

2. Finish the lyrics 'Will I lose my dignity, will someone care, will I wake tomorrow....?'

Answer: from this nightmare

3. In what theatre did 'Rent' make its Broadway debut (non-workshop)?

Answer: Nederlander

'Rent'ranfor over 12 years at the Nederlander Theatre, closing on 7 September 2008 after5,124 performances.

4. Who was the original Benny on Broadway when it opened in 1996?

Answer: Taye Diggs

Taye later began taking roles in movies such as 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back.'

5. What is the term given to a 'Rent' fanatic?

Answer: Renthead

6. What are the names of the special two rows in the front of the theatre that are sold a few hours before each show?

Answer: Rush

This term can apply to any theatre in which the show travels to.

7. How many minutes are in a year?

Answer: 525600

This comes from the first song from the second act, 'Seasons of Love,' perhaps the most famous song from the play.

8. 'Forget ________, or life is yours to miss.'

Answer: regret

9. What is the last line sung in the play?

Answer: No day but today

This is the theme of the play. 'Forget the past, don't worry about the future, just concentrate on today.'

10. On the original cast album, who sings in the remix of 'Seasons of Love?'

Answer: Stevie Wonder

This is the last song on the OBC.

Source: Author jwdant

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