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The Era of Jukebox Musicals Trivia Quiz

There has been a sudden outburst of "jukebox" musicals, a.k.a. musicals with previously written songs by famous bands/singers. Some are flops and some are hits. Let's see what you know about them! Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by stagemaster222. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
stagemaster222

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
215,041

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What jukebox musical didn't win a single Tony Award, but has become one of the fifty longest running musicals in Broadway history? Hint

All Shook Up

The Boy From Oz

Mamma Mia!

Movin' Out

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Question 2 of 10

2. This jukebox musical has several actors portraying the artist who wrote the songs in the show. What show is it? Hint

Lennon

The Boy From Oz

We Will Rock You

Movin' Out

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Question 3 of 10

3. What musical features a large cast with only one main singer performing over two dozen songs? Hint

Movin' Out

Good Vibrations

Dancing in the Streets

Mamma Mia!

4. This futuristic rock comedy, surprisingly co-produced by Robert DeNiro, takes place in the future where rock music is banned and only downloaded music from the internet is legal. What show is it? Hint

All Shook Up

Dancing in the Streets

We Will Rock You

Jersey Boys

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Question 5 of 10

5. What musical features hits from the Four Seasons? Hint

All Shook Up

Saturday Night Fever

Dancing in the Streets

Jersey Boys

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Question 6 of 10

6. What Tony-winning, biographical musical featured a huge Hollywood megastar who never missed a single performance while the show was still running? Hint

Mamma Mia!

The Boy From Oz

Good Vibrations

All Shook Up

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Question 7 of 10

7. What jukebox musical features music from famous artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and the Supremes, and Smokey Robinson? Hint

All Shook Up

Saturday Night Fever

Dancing in the Streets

We Will Rock You

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Question 8 of 10

8. This musical flop featured hits from the Beach Boys. What is it? Hint

The Boy From Oz

Saturday Night Fever

Good Vibrations

Movin' Out

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Question 9 of 10

9. What jukebox musical that opened at the Minskoff Theater, features music by The Bee Gees? Hint

Lennon

Saturday Night Fever

We Will Rock You

Mamma Mia!

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, what rock musical comedy features a romantic plot that seems to be quite similar to William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night"? Hint

All Shook Up

Lennon

Movin' Out

We Will Rock You

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What jukebox musical didn't win a single Tony Award, but has become one of the fifty longest running musicals in Broadway history?

Answer: Mamma Mia!

"Mamma Mia!" was indeed nominated for Best Musical, but the title was snagged by multi-winner "Thoroughly Modern Millie".

2. This jukebox musical has several actors portraying the artist who wrote the songs in the show. What show is it?

Answer: Lennon

"Lennon" features an all-star cast including Terrence Mann (Original "Beauty and the Beast" and original "Assassins"), Chad Kimball ("Into the Woods"), and Julia Murney (Andrew Lippa's "The Wild Party").

3. What musical features a large cast with only one main singer performing over two dozen songs?

Answer: Movin' Out

The incredibly talented Michael Cavanaugh received a Tony nomination for playing the piano and singing all the Billy Joel hits.

Answer: We Will Rock You

Even though the musical by Ben Elton and Queen has traveled to at least three continents, it has yet to visit the Great White Way.

5. What musical features hits from the Four Seasons?

Answer: Jersey Boys

"Jersey Boys" is originally directed by well-renowned artist, Des McAnuff.

6. What Tony-winning, biographical musical featured a huge Hollywood megastar who never missed a single performance while the show was still running?

Answer: The Boy From Oz

Hugh Jackman won a Tony award for his excellent portrayal of the bisexual songwriter/performer, Peter Allen. He was in every musical number except for two, and was constantly onstage. He also had the chance to improvise at the beginning of second act.

7. What jukebox musical features music from famous artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and the Supremes, and Smokey Robinson?

Answer: Dancing in the Streets

"Dancing in the Streets" is directed by Keith Strachan and choreographed by Carole Todd.

8. This musical flop featured hits from the Beach Boys. What is it?

Answer: Good Vibrations

"Good Vibrations" received the worst reviews of the 2004-2005 Broadway season and thus was ultimately forced to shut down, leaving it with an extremely limited run.

9. What jukebox musical that opened at the Minskoff Theater, features music by The Bee Gees?

Answer: Saturday Night Fever

"Saturday Night Fever" was one of the biggest seventies themed musicals in Broadway history that didn't open in the 70's!

10. Finally, what rock musical comedy features a romantic plot that seems to be quite similar to William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night"?

Answer: All Shook Up

This jukebox musical, featuring music by Elvis Presley, has a main character that immensely resembles and identifies with the King himself.

Source: Author stagemaster222

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