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Quiz about Sweeney Todd
Quiz about Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd Trivia Quiz


If you think you know the bloody musical "Sweeney Todd", you might want to reconsider. For this quiz, it's a good idea to have seen the show. This will cover both the original version, concert, the revival, the 2007 movie, and the locations.

A multiple-choice quiz by boardwalkman. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
boardwalkman
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
276,433
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1398
Last 3 plays: rossian (10/10), Guest 172 (3/10), drwinsac (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who wrote the music and lyrics for "Sweeney Todd"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the beginning of the Original Version, the audience is blasted to attention by a shrill factory whistle. Is this the same in the 2005 revival?


Question 3 of 10
3. Who played the title role in the Original Cast? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What star of one of the most controversial mockumentaries of 2006 plays Adolfo Pirelli in the 2007 "Sweeney Todd" movie? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who played Tobias in the 2000 and 2001 concert? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What Broadway theater housed "Sweeney Todd" when it opened in 1979? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What British actress, who won an Oliver Award for her role in "Mary Poppins", plays the Beggar Woman in the 2007 "Sweeney Todd" movie? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who played Mrs. Lovett in the 2000 Concert, 2001 Concert Televised, and 2005 Revival of "Sweeney Todd"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who played the Beggar Woman in the concert in 2000? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the 1979 version of "Sweeney Todd" Sweeney waltzes Mrs. Lovett into an oven and traps her in a fiery grave. In the 2005 revival, she dies differently. How does she die in the 2005 Revival? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Nov 05 2024 : rossian: 10/10
Oct 03 2024 : Guest 172: 3/10
Sep 30 2024 : drwinsac: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who wrote the music and lyrics for "Sweeney Todd"?

Answer: Stephen Sondheim

Sondheim's works include "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way To the Forum" and "Company".

Stephen Schwartz did music and lyrics for "Wicked", Jeff Marx and Bobby Lopez for "Avenue Q", and Clark for the revival of "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown".
2. In the beginning of the Original Version, the audience is blasted to attention by a shrill factory whistle. Is this the same in the 2005 revival?

Answer: No

The whistle is only when Sweeney kills someone, in the revival.
3. Who played the title role in the Original Cast?

Answer: Len Cariou

George appeared as "Sweeney Todd" in 1982 and in the 2000 and 2001 concerts. Michael appeared in the 2005 Broadway Revival. Johnny appears as Sweeney Todd for Tim Burton's movie of the musical released late December/ Early January 2007. The movie was rated R by the MPAA.
4. What star of one of the most controversial mockumentaries of 2006 plays Adolfo Pirelli in the 2007 "Sweeney Todd" movie?

Answer: Sacha Baron Cohen

That movie which was the most controversial mockumentary of 2006? "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" (whew!)
5. Who played Tobias in the 2000 and 2001 concert?

Answer: Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris is also known for playing Barney in the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS. Felciano played Tobias in the revival. David Hess and Michael Cerveris were both Sweeney Todd. Hess went on tour with the show, playing the title character.
6. What Broadway theater housed "Sweeney Todd" when it opened in 1979?

Answer: Uris Theater

The Uris Theater is now called, believe it or not, the Gershwin Theater, home of the smash hit, "Wicked".
7. What British actress, who won an Oliver Award for her role in "Mary Poppins", plays the Beggar Woman in the 2007 "Sweeney Todd" movie?

Answer: Laura Michelle Kelly

Laura has also been in "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Lord of the Rings".
8. Who played Mrs. Lovett in the 2000 Concert, 2001 Concert Televised, and 2005 Revival of "Sweeney Todd"?

Answer: Patti LuPone

In 2005, she took a vacation for three weeks to play Rose in "Gypsy".
9. Who played the Beggar Woman in the concert in 2000?

Answer: Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald starred in "110 in the Shade" and in the "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off "Private Practice".
10. In the 1979 version of "Sweeney Todd" Sweeney waltzes Mrs. Lovett into an oven and traps her in a fiery grave. In the 2005 revival, she dies differently. How does she die in the 2005 Revival?

Answer: Sweeney Todd slits her throat

This is the last time in the 2005 revival where you hear the factory whistle go off.
Source: Author boardwalkman

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