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Speak Low: The First "LoveMusik" Quiz

"LoveMusik" is a musical based on the letters of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya.

A multiple-choice quiz by anthonyrappfan. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
anthonyrappfan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
261,778

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
135

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who originated the role of Kurt Weill? Hint

Michael Cerveris

Norm Lewis

Raul Esparza

Roger Allam

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Question 2 of 10

2. At which theatre did "LoveMusik" originally play? Hint

Second Stage Theater

The Biltmore Theater

The John Kerr Theater

Studio 54

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these songs is not in "LoveMusik"? Hint

"Klops Lied"

"That's Him"

"Kiddush"

"Morning Hymn"

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who sings "I Don't Love You"? Hint

Davis and Brecht

Brecht and Weill

Weill and Lenya

Brecht and Lenya

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which one of these actors was not nominated for an award for "LoveMusik"? Hint

Donna Murphy

Graham Rowat

Michael Cerveris

David Pittu

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many of Brecht's women are there in the original production? Hint

None

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who wrote the book for the show? Hint

Bob Martin

Alfred Uhry

Don McKellar

Arthur Laurents

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who wrote the lyrics to the opening number "Speak Low"? Hint

Bretolt Brecht

Ira Gershwin

Kurt Weill

Ogden Nash

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Question 9 of 10

9. Donna Murphy won a Drama Desk Award for her role in "LoveMusik". Who shared the award with her? Hint

Jenna Russell

Christine Ebersole

Audra McDonald

Ashley Brown

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the beginning of the show, Brecht is eagerly seeking out Weill.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who originated the role of Kurt Weill?

Answer: Michael Cerveris

Cerveris won a Tony Award in 2004 for his role as John Wilkes Booth in "Assassins". He began working on "LoveMusik" when he met Harold Prince, the director, at a birthday party for Stephen Sondheim.

2. At which theatre did "LoveMusik" originally play?

Answer: The Biltmore Theater

The Biltmore is part of the non-profit organization called the Manhattan Theater Club. In 1988, vandals set fire to the main room, and the building was declared unsafe. It is back in operation now.

3. Which of these songs is not in "LoveMusik"?

Answer: "Morning Hymn"

"Klops Lied" and "That's Him" are sung by Weill, and "Kiddush" is sung by Weill's family. "Morning Hymn" is a song from "The Threepenny Opera", sung by Peachum.

4. Who sings "I Don't Love You"?

Answer: Weill and Lenya

Weill and Lenya divorced in 1933 after marrying in the 1920's. They remarried each other in 1937 and stayed married until Weill's death in 1950.

5. Which one of these actors was not nominated for an award for "LoveMusik"?

Answer: Graham Rowat

Rowat played both of the Lake brothers, as well as other roles. Cerveris, Murphy and Pittu were all nominated for Tony and Drama Desk awards for their roles.

6. How many of Brecht's women are there in the original production?

Answer: 3

Three actresses originally played Brecht's women. They were Judith Blazer, Rachel Ulanet, and Ann Morrison. They also all played at least one other role.

7. Who wrote the book for the show?

Answer: Alfred Uhry

Uhry also wrote the award-winning play "Driving Miss Daisy", which was made into a film starring Morgan Freeman. He has also written the book for "Parade", and the play "The Last Night of Ballyhoo".

8. Who wrote the lyrics to the opening number "Speak Low"?

Answer: Ogden Nash

Nash was a humorous poet. The opening number contains the poignant line "Speak low when you speak love", and is sung by Weill and Lenya.

9. Donna Murphy won a Drama Desk Award for her role in "LoveMusik". Who shared the award with her?

Answer: Audra McDonald

McDonald won for "110 in the Shade", a revival of the famous Schmidt-Jones musical in which she played Lizzie. Donna Murphy was the only cast member honored at the ceremony.

10. In the beginning of the show, Brecht is eagerly seeking out Weill.

Answer: False

At the start of the show, the timid Kurt Weill is seeking out the famous Bertolt Brecht. As time goes on, however, Weill enjoys great success, and it is soon Brecht who is seeking out the famous Weill.

Source: Author anthonyrappfan

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