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The First Curtain Call Trivia Quiz

Many successful Broadway musicals included a notable actor or two in the original cast. See how well you know the original Broadway casts to some of the most renowned shows in history.

A multiple-choice quiz by macabrescribe. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
macabrescribe

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,857

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Vivian Blaine portrayed Miss Adelaide in the original Broadway production of "Guys and Dolls". She played alongside Sam Levene, Robert Alda, and Isabel Bigley. Was Vivian Blaine the only member of those four to reprise his or her role in the movie-version of "Guys and Dolls"?

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. The autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee, celebrated burlesque dancer and striptease artist, was adapted for the stage in "Gypsy". She was heavily coerced by her assertive mother Rose, played by Ethel Merman. In which movie did Merman play Lieutenant Hurwitz, a shell-shocked soldier who "thought" he was Ethel Merman? Hint

Mars Attacks!

Top Secret!

Hot Shots!

Airplane!

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Grease" was made into an iconic 1970s movie featuring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John. But before it appeared on any silver screen, it appeared on a stage. One of the original cast members was Adrienne Barbeau. Which character did she play? Hint

Sandy

Rizzo

Frenchy

Jan

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Question 4 of 10

4. Another iconic movie from the 1970s was "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". In it, a young couple's vehicle broke down, which made them enter the home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a mad scientist from the planet Transsexual. Who played the doctor in both the movie and the musical? Hint

Richard O'Brien

Meat Loaf

Barry Bostwick

Tim Curry

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Question 5 of 10

5. Jerry Orbach played Billy Flynn, the lawyer representing murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, in the 1975 production of "Chicago". He went on to play Detective Lennie Briscoe in which popular television series? Hint

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Law & Order

Homicide: Life on the Street

NYPD Blue

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" featured a man who opened a barbershop to free London of the crooked upper class in hope of reuniting with his daughter. Sweeney's barbershop was above a shop that sold London's nastiest pies. Who played Mrs. Lovett, the lady who ran it? Hint

Mary Martin

Bebe Neuwirth

Judi Dench

Angela Lansbury

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Question 7 of 10

7. Joanna Gleason played Morgan Winslow in the television series "Diff'rent Strokes" and its spinoff, "Hello, Larry". She also appeared in the original Broadway production of "Into the Woods". She even won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for playing which role? Hint

The Witch

Little Red Riding Hood

Cinderella

The Baker's Wife

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jesse L. Martin appeared in Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer-winning musical. He portrayed Tom Collins, an AIDS-ridden homosexual who used to teach philosophy at MIT. Collins was in love with Angel, a drag queen with AIDS, in which play featuring the songs "Seasons of Love", "Out Tonight", and "Take Me or Leave Me"? Hint

Avenue Q

Mamma Mia!

West Side Story

Rent

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Question 9 of 10

9. Idina Menzel was nominated for a Tony Award for her part as Maureen in the original Broadway production of "Rent". She did not take home the award, but she did take home the award for Best Actress in a Musical nearly a decade later for her role as Elphaba in which musical? Hint

Wicked

The Wiz

Aida

The Lion King

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Spamalot" premiered in 2005 and subsequently won three Tony Awards. It parodied Arthurian tales in a very Monty Python manner. King Arthur rounded up his knights and together they journeyed to find the Holy Grail. Sound familiar? Which of the following actors did not appear in the original Broadway cast? Hint

Hank Azaria

Tim Curry

Hugh Jackman

David Hyde Pierce

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Yes

Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, and Jean Simmons played Nathan Detroit, Sky Masterson, and Sarah Brown. Marilyn Monroe expressed interest in playing Miss Adelaide, but Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the film's director, didn't want to work with her again. She had a bit part in his movie "All About Eve" a few years before.

Answer: Airplane!

Ethel Merman was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in "Gypsy", but she lost to Mary Martin for "The Sound of Music". Her role in "Airplane!" was her last.

Answer: Rizzo

Adrienne Barbeau later appeared in movies such as "The Fog", "The Cannonball Run", "Swamp Thing", and "Back to School". She also played a role in TV's "Carniv�le".

Answer: Tim Curry

Although Tim Curry didn't receive a Tony Award nomination for "The Rocky Horror Show", he garnered three since: Best Actor in a Play for "Amadeus", Best Actor in a Musical for "My Favorite Year", and Best Actor in a Musical for "Spamalot".

Answer: Law & Order

Jerry Orbach played Detective Briscoe for twelve years - appearing not only on the original series but all three spinoffs. Some of the films he has appeared in over the years include "Last Exit to Brooklyn", "Dirty Dancing", and "Someone to Watch Over Me".

Answer: Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury, most widely recognized for her role as Jessica Fletcher in the long-running television series "Murder, She Wrote", also had a well-distinguished career in film. She was nominated for Oscars for her performances in "Gaslight", "The Picture of Dorian Gray", and "The Manchurian Candidate."

Answer: The Baker's Wife

Joanna Gleason played parts in two very popular Woody Allen movies: "Hannah and Her Sisters" and "Crime and Misdemeanors". Another memorable movie role of hers was as Mark Wahlberg's mother in "Boogie Nights".

Answer: Rent

Jesse L. Martin reprised his role for the 2005 film adaptation, but he had a leading role on the television series "Law & Order" at the time. A storyline had to be created that showed his character being shot so that he could temporarily leave the show to film "Rent" while his character recovered.

Answer: Wicked

Idina Menzel met Taye Diggs, whom she wed in 2003, when they appeared together in "Rent". They also costarred alongside one another in "The Wild Party" and "Wicked".

Answer: Hugh Jackman

Tim Curry portrayed King Arthur, David Hyde Pierce played Sir Robin, and Hank Azaria took on the role of Sir Lancelot. Obviously Tim Curry was no stranger to the stage at the time, but Pierce and Azaria were more widely known for their careers in television. Pierce played psychiatrist Dr. Niles Crane on "Frasier" and Azaria played numerous notable roles on "The Simpsons".

Source: Author macabrescribe

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