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

Author
rosieh

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
236,112

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Phyllis and Phantis are characters from which two Gilbert and Sullivan operettas? Hint

'Iolanthe' and 'The Grand Duke'

They're not in any Gilbert and Sullivan operettas

'The Grand Duke' and 'The Sorcerer'

'Iolanthe' and 'Utopia, Limited'

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which woman was the first to play Christine in the original Australian production of 'The Phantom of the Opera'?

Answer: (One word, last name only)

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Question 3 of 10

3. The songs 'Join It Right Away' and 'Let's Be Buddies' are from this Cole Porter musical. Hint

Panama Hettie

Panama Helene

Panama Henrietta

Panama Hattie

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Question 4 of 10

4. Two different musicals, the same name. The first premiered in 1928 and was by Cole Porter. The second is a 2003 musical by Jon English. What is its name?

Answer: (One Word, begins with 'P')

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which musical would you find the characters Giorgio and Fosca? Hint

Passion

Phi-Phi

Perchance To Dream

Pickwick

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Question 6 of 10

6. Three of these musicals were composed by the same man. Which one wasn't? Hint

Present Arms

Pipe Dream

Pal Joey

Paint Your Wagon

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is NOT a character from 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'? Hint

Perecles

Philia

Pseudolus

Panacea

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Question 8 of 10

8. Three of these songs are by the same composer. Which one is not? Hint

Poems

Poor Thing

Perfectly Lovely Couple

Perpetual Anticipation

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Question 9 of 10

9. This British director directed musicals such as 'My Fair Lady' (revival with Rex Harrison) and 'Billy' (starring Michael Crawford). Hint

Peter Garland

Patrick Garland

Phillip Garland

Paul Garland

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these theatres played host to the world premiere of 'The Woman in White'? Hint

Prince Edward Theatre

Phoenix Theatre

Palace Theatre

Prince of Wales Theatre

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Phyllis and Phantis are characters from which two Gilbert and Sullivan operettas?

Answer: 'Iolanthe' and 'Utopia, Limited'

Phyllis is a character from 'Iolanthe', an operetta all about fairies. Phantis is a character from 'Utopia, Limited', an operetta about a princess who travels to Britain to learn about civilised society.

2. Which woman was the first to play Christine in the original Australian production of 'The Phantom of the Opera'?

Answer: Prior

Marina Prior was the first Australian Christine, playing opposite Anthony Warlow as the first Australian Phantom. She has played many leading roles in Australian musical theatre, including Maria in 'West Side Story' and Lily in 'The Secret Garden'. Her professional theatrical debut was playing Mabel in 'The Pirates of Penzance in 1984.

3. The songs 'Join It Right Away' and 'Let's Be Buddies' are from this Cole Porter musical.

Answer: Panama Hattie

Cole Porter wrote both lyrics and music for this musical, with a book by Herbert Fields and B.G. DeSylva. It premiered in 1940 for a total of 501 performances. It starred Ethel Merman in the title role.

4. Two different musicals, the same name. The first premiered in 1928 and was by Cole Porter. The second is a 2003 musical by Jon English. What is its name?

Answer: Paris

Cole Porter's musical 'Paris' was his first Broadway hit. It included his well known song 'Let's Do It'.
Jon English's Australian musical 'Paris' is based on the mythology of the Trojan War.

5. In which musical would you find the characters Giorgio and Fosca?

Answer: Passion

This 1994 Stephen Sondheim musical is based on the film 'Passione d'Amore', which was based on the novel 'Fosca' by Igino Tarchetti. Set in 19th century Italy, the story tells of Fosca, an ugly woman who is in love with Giorgio, a sailor. The role of Fosca was originally performed by Donna Murphy.

6. Three of these musicals were composed by the same man. Which one wasn't?

Answer: Paint Your Wagon

'Paint Your Wagon' was composed by Frederick Loewe, from the team of Lerner and Loewe.
The other musicals were composed by Richard Rodgers.
The lyrics for 'Pipe Dream' were written by Oscar Hammerstein II, whereas the lyrics for both 'Pal Joey' and 'Present Arms' were written by Lorenz Hart.

7. Which of these is NOT a character from 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'?

Answer: Perecles

The musica and lyrics for '...Forum' were written by Stephen Sondheim, with the book written by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. It opened on Broadway in 1962, and won the Tony Award for best musical. The original production starred Zero Mostel, who was also in the movie version of the show.

8. Three of these songs are by the same composer. Which one is not?

Answer: Perfectly Lovely Couple

Although all of these songs have lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, 'Perfectly Lovely Couple' is the only one not composed by Stephen Sondheim. It was composed by Richard Rodgers. The songs are from the following shows:
'Poor Thing' - 'Sweeney Todd'
'Perfectly Lovely Couple' - 'Do I Hear A Waltz?'
'Perpetual Anticipation' - 'A Little Night Music'
'Poems' - 'Pacific Overtures'

9. This British director directed musicals such as 'My Fair Lady' (revival with Rex Harrison) and 'Billy' (starring Michael Crawford).

Answer: Patrick Garland

Patrick Garland also directed the operas 'Don Giovanni' and 'Ottone'.

10. Which of these theatres played host to the world premiere of 'The Woman in White'?

Answer: Palace Theatre

The Palace Theatre in London has also played host to popular musicals including 'Les Miserables' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar'.

Source: Author rosieh

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