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Still Fiddlin'! Trivia Quiz

"Fiddler on the Roof" was revived on Broadway in February of 2004 at the Minskoff Theater. What can you tell me about this production?

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

Author
anthonyrappfan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
223,733

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who originated the role of Tevye, the milkman, in the revival? Hint

Harvey Fierstein

Josh Mostel

Topol

Alfred Molina

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where does the majority of the action take place? Hint

America

Kiev

Anatevka

Siberia

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which song was added to this production that was not in the original 1964 Broadway production? Hint

Topsy-Turvy

Tradition

We Haven't Missed a Sabbath Yet

If I Were A Rich Man

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who originally played Golde? Hint

Nancy Opel

Randy Graff

Maria Karnilova

Ruthie Henshall

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Question 5 of 10

5. The revival was nominated for six Tony Awards. How many did it win? Hint

None

Four

All six

Three

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who originally played Motel in the production? Hint

Stephen Lee Anderson

David Petkoff

John Cariani

Robert Petkoff

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who began playing Tevye on 4th January, 2005? Hint

Josh Mostel

Alfred Molina

Harvey Fierstein

Topol

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who directed the production? Hint

Jerome Robbins

David Leveaux

Norman Jewison

Stephen Lee Anderson

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Question 9 of 10

9. When everyone leaves the village at the end of the show, the fiddler gives something to a young boy. What is it? Hint

A hat

A Bible

A gun

A fiddle

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Question 10 of 10

10. Out of all these characters, which one has been played by the same person throughout the entire run of the show? Hint

Tevye

Yussel

Golde

Motel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who originated the role of Tevye, the milkman, in the revival?

Answer: Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina has been seen in "Spider-Man 2" and "Frida". Topol played Tevye in the movie, and Josh Mostel is the son of Zero Mostel, who originated the role in the original production in 1964.

2. Where does the majority of the action take place?

Answer: Anatevka

All the characters live in a small, isolated Russian village called Anatevka. Perchik came from Kiev after studying at the university, and Siberia is where Perchik is imprisoned. At the end of the show, several characters decide to move to America.

3. Which song was added to this production that was not in the original 1964 Broadway production?

Answer: Topsy-Turvy

"Topsy-Turvy" is sung by Yente, the matchmaker, and two other women. "Tradition" and "If I Were A Rich Man" were in the original run, and "We Haven't Missed a Sabbath Yet" was not used in the revival.

4. Who originally played Golde?

Answer: Randy Graff

Randy Graff has also been seen in "Les Miserables" and "City of Angels". When she left the cast, Rosie O'Donnell took her place. Maria Karnilova played Golde in the original 1964 production.

5. The revival was nominated for six Tony Awards. How many did it win?

Answer: None

Although it was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Best Revival of a Musical, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Orchestrations, the revival didn't win any awards. Nor did it win any Drama Desk awards.

6. Who originally played Motel in the production?

Answer: John Cariani

John Cariani was nominated for a Tony Award for his role as Motel, the timid tailor who is in love with Tevye's eldest daughter, Tzeitel. The revival production was his Broadway debut.

7. Who began playing Tevye on 4th January, 2005?

Answer: Harvey Fierstein

Harvey Fierstein took over as Tevye from Alfred Molina. Harvey has previously been seen in "Hairspray" and in "Torch Song Trilogy". He has a very gravelly voice, one of the most distinct in all of musical theatre.

8. Who directed the production?

Answer: David Leveaux

While Jerome Robbins choreographed and directed the original 1964 production, Tony award nominee David Leveaux was tapped to direct the 2004 revival. Norman Jewison directed the movie.

9. When everyone leaves the village at the end of the show, the fiddler gives something to a young boy. What is it?

Answer: A fiddle

The fiddler gives his fiddle to the young boy, the only one left to start over.

10. Out of all these characters, which one has been played by the same person throughout the entire run of the show?

Answer: Yussel

Enrique Brown, who played Yussel, never left the production while Alfred Molina, Randy Graff and John Cariani did and had to be replaced.

Source: Author anthonyrappfan

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