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Quiz about Sweeney Swings His Razor Once Again

Sweeney Swings His Razor Once Again! Quiz

The 2005 revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical thriller "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" starred Michael Cerveris in the title role. What do you know about this particular production?

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

Author
anthonyrappfan

Time
4 mins

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224,365

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is unique about the actors in the show? Hint

Every actor plays one part in the first act and a different one in the second

They all wear glasses

They all wear wigs

They also play instruments

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who originated the role of Judge Turpin in the 2005 revival? Hint

Edmund Lyndeck

Alexander Gemignani

Mark Jacoby

Michael Cerveris

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which cast member has also released his solo debut album? Hint

Mark Jacoby

Michael Cerveris

Benjamin Magnusson

John Arbo

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is different about the role of Pirelli from previous productions? Hint

Pirelli's occupation is that of a butcher, where in previous productions Pirelli was a barber

The role is played by a man, and is usually played by a woman

The role is played by a woman, and is usually played by a man

Pirelli's occupation is that of a barber. Pirelli was a butcher in previous productions

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who directed the 2005 revival? Hint

Jerry Dalton

Jerry Bock

Hal Prince

John Doyle

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Question 6 of 15

6. At which theatre did the revival play? Hint

St. James Theatre

John Golden Theatre

Eugene O'Neil Theatre

Neil Simon Theatre

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Question 7 of 15

7. Not counting the understudies, how many people in the cast made their Broadway debut with the 2005 revival of "Sweeney Todd"? Hint

None, each actor has appeared on Broadway before

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which cast member was also in "By Jeeves"? Hint

Patti LuPone

Hugh Laurie

Michael Cerveris

Donna Lynne Champlin

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is Sweeney's relation to Johanna? Hint

He's her brother

He's her father

He's her uncle

There is no relation

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which description best fits the reviews the revival received? Hint

Very negative

Mixed

Mediocre

Very positive

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which cast member was nominated for a Tony for his/her role in "Show Boat"? Hint

Mark Jacoby

Michael Cerveris

Patti LuPone

Lauren Molina

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Question 12 of 15

12. Complete this song title: "City on _________"

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 13 of 15

13. Diana DiMarzio originated the role of the Beggar Woman in the revival production. What instrument did she play? Hint

Clarinet and flute

Clarinet only

Flute only

None

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Question 14 of 15

14. Patti LuPone had previously appeared as Mrs. Lovett prior to the revival.

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. When appearing as Sweeney in the original production, Len Cariou sported a full head of hair. As Sweeney in the revival, how did Michael Cerveris wear his hair? Hint

He was bald

He had a ponytail

He had long, unkempt hair

He kept his hair slicked back

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is unique about the actors in the show?

Answer: They also play instruments

All the actors double as the orchestra. For example, the original Jonas Fogg also played bass, and the original Mrs. Lovett played the tuba, among other instruments.

2. Who originated the role of Judge Turpin in the 2005 revival?

Answer: Mark Jacoby

Michael Cerveris and Alexander Gemignani were members of the original cast, and Edmund Lyndeck played the role in the original production in the 1970's.

Mark Jacoby has also appeared in "Ragtime" and "Man of La Mancha".

3. Which cast member has also released his solo debut album?

Answer: Michael Cerveris

Michael Cerveris' "Dog-Eared" hasn't garnered much press coverage, although it's not getting panned either.

4. What is different about the role of Pirelli from previous productions?

Answer: The role is played by a woman, and is usually played by a man

Donna Lynne Champlin played the role of Pirelli, the Italian barber. Joaquin Romaguera played the role in the original production.

5. Who directed the 2005 revival?

Answer: John Doyle

John Doyle has directed over 200 plays in his native England, but "Sweeney Todd" marked his directing debut on Broadway.

6. At which theatre did the revival play?

Answer: Eugene O'Neil Theatre

Other shows that have played at the theatre include "Death of a Salesman", "Grease", and "Nine". It was christened the Eugene O'Neil Theatre in 1959.

7. Not counting the understudies, how many people in the cast made their Broadway debut with the 2005 revival of "Sweeney Todd"?

Answer: 3

Lauren Molina, Benjamin Magnusson and Diana DiMarzio are all making their Broadway debuts with the revival production of "Sweeney Todd". Lauren Molina, we're assuming, is no relation to Alfred Molina. Champlin played Honoria Glossop, one of Bertie's would-be suitors. I hope you "Jeeves" fans noticed Hugh Laurie as an incorrect choice; he played Wooster on the television series that ran from 1990 to 1993.

8. Which cast member was also in "By Jeeves"?

Answer: Donna Lynne Champlin

"By Jeeves" is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alan Ayckbourn based on the stories featuring the bumbling Bertie Wooster and his tolerant butler, Jeeves.

9. What is Sweeney's relation to Johanna?

Answer: He's her father

Although neither of them know it, Johanna is the daughter of Sweeney's late wife, Lucy.

10. Which description best fits the reviews the revival received?

Answer: Very positive

With few exceptions, the revival production has garnered acclaim from critics from the "New York Times", "Rolling Stone" and various other sources.

11. Which cast member was nominated for a Tony for his/her role in "Show Boat"?

Answer: Mark Jacoby

Mark Jacoby played Gaylord Ravenal in the production, which also featured John McMartin and Elaine Stritch. Jacoby sang "You Are Love" and "Where is the Mate for Me?".

12. Complete this song title: "City on _________"

Answer: Fire

"City on Fire" is a lengthy song involving all the characters towards the end of the second act.

13. Diana DiMarzio originated the role of the Beggar Woman in the revival production. What instrument did she play?

Answer: Clarinet only

All too late, Sweeney discovers that the Beggar Woman who annoys Londoners with her constant sexual comments is actually his lost love, Lucy.

14. Patti LuPone had previously appeared as Mrs. Lovett prior to the revival.

Answer: True

Patti LuPone debuted as Mrs. Lovett in a 2000 concert that was aired on PBS. This, however, marks her Broadway debut in the role.

15. When appearing as Sweeney in the original production, Len Cariou sported a full head of hair. As Sweeney in the revival, how did Michael Cerveris wear his hair?

Answer: He was bald

Michael Cerveris sported a shaved head for "Sweeney Todd", quite a departure from Cariou's peculiar hairdo!

Source: Author anthonyrappfan

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