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Quiz about The First Curtain Call
Quiz about The First Curtain Call

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.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
306,857
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
585
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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"?


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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



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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"?

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.
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?

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.
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?

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 "Carnivāle".
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?

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".
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?

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".
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?

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."
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?

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".
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"?

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.
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?

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".
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?

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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