The Best of Musicals Trivia Quiz

Answer: goat

When the brothers had sold Joseph to be a slave, they killed a passing goat and covered his coat in its blood. They then told their father Jacob that Joseph had been killed by the goat. 'Joseph's' first West End debut was in 1968. Many actors have played Joseph such as Phillip Schofield, Donny Osmond, Jason Donovan, and now Lee Mead.

Answer: Che

Che was the narrator in "Evita". It was released in 1978 on the West End and was made into a film in 1996 staring Madonna and Antonio Banderas.

Answer: Bullseye

Bullseye was Bill's trusty dog in the musical.

'Oliver!' is a musical written by Lionel Bart and was made into a popular film in 1968, staring Ron Moody, Shani Wallis and Oliver Reed. In 2008 the BBC aired a television show called 'I'd Do Anything', to find new young stars for another in the steady stream of revivals of this popular musical.

Answer: Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant has never played Joseph on the stage, but he has appeared in 'An Inspector Calls' and 'Lady Windermere's Fan'. 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' was written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. This fantastic duo have also written many other superb plays. It was released on the West End in 1991.

Answer: Banjo

Bertie plays a Banjo.
"By Jeeves", originally "Jeeves", is based on the novels of P. G. Wodehouse.
It didn't do very well on stage but I enjoyed it when I saw it. It was also made into a film staring Martin Shaw as Jeeves.

Answer: Tuppence

It costs a tuppence.
Originally a book it was made into a Disney film staring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. Mary Poppins was 'every child's favourite nanny' and I often wished she'd come and visit me.

Answer: Liesl

Liesl is the eldest; she sings 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen'. 'The Sound of Music' was made into a film in 1965, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. It included songs such as 'Do-Re-Mi', 'Edelweiss' and 'My Favorite Things'.

Answer: Amos

Amos is Roxy's faithful husband.
In this film released in 2002 and set in the 1920s, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger play murderers Roxie and Velma who end up living in the same prison. This musical has some great songs which you will really enjoy.

Answer: Dandy Dan

Dandy Dan and Fat Sam are rivals in my favourite musical!
"Bugsy Malone" is a 1976 musical set in Chicago. It has an all child cast and has many hilarious events. It's a great musical and I often wish I could be in it.

Answer: yes

They all escaped the Nazis and trekked across the mountains.
"The Sound of Music" arrived back on the London stage in 2006 with Connie Fisher taking the lead. She competed along with 10,000 other hopefuls to try and grab the spot of being Maria in 'How do you Solve a Problem like Maria?' Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Barrowman and Denise Van Outen were in the panel.