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The G Spot Trivia Quiz

The G Spot relates to anything beginning with the letter 'G' from the world of musical theatre.

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

Author
rosieh

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
234,927

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
387

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of Riff's girlfriend in 'West Side Story'? Hint

Gertie

Georgie

Georgia

Graziella

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these is NOT a character from one of William Gilbert's musicals? Hint

Cyril

Camilla

Constance

Cymon

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these songs is by a different composer? Hint

Glad To Be Unhappy

Get Me To The Church On Time

Getting To Know You

Guilding The Guild

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Question 4 of 10

4. The songs 'Barbary Coast', 'Bronco Busters' and 'Treat Me Rough' are from this Gershwin musical.

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. The songs 'All For The Best' and 'Alas For You' are from this musical. Hint

Godspell

(The) Girl Friend

Grease

(The) Goodbye Girl

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was George Gershwin's writing partner? Hint

His sister, Ira

His brother, Ira

His cousin, Ira

His lover, Ira

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Question 7 of 10

7. This man brought to life many of Gilbert and Sullivan's characters in their original productions.

Answer: (Two Words, both start with the letter 'G'.)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Of these theatres, which is the odd one out? (HINT: 'There's a place for us...') Hint

Garrick Theatre

Gielgud Theatre

Gershwin Theatre

Globe Theatre

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which man directed many successful Broadway shows including 'Pyjama Game', 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' and 'Damn Yankees'. Hint

George

Gerald

Gary

Guy

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Question 10 of 10

10. This Australian tenor has produced several successful musicals with the production company Essgee Entertainment. Hint

Gallagher

Gallaher

Gould

Gold

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of Riff's girlfriend in 'West Side Story'?

Answer: Graziella

'West Side Story' is based on William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Stephen Sondheim wrote the lyrics, Leonard Bernstein composed the music, and Arthur Laurents wrote the book. It has won many awards including Tonys and Grammys, and it won Academy Awards for the 1961 movie version.

2. Which of these is NOT a character from one of William Gilbert's musicals?

Answer: Camilla

The Gilbert and Sullivan characters are from the following shows:
Cymon - 'Thespis'
Constance - 'The Sorcerer'
Cyril - 'Princess Ida'

3. Which of these songs is by a different composer?

Answer: Get Me To The Church On Time

'Get Me To The Church On Time' is from Lerner and Loewe's musical 'My Fair Lady'. The other songs are from Richard Rodgers musicals.

'Guilding the Guild' - 'The Garrick Gaieties' (with Lorenz Hart)
'Glad To Be Unhappy' - 'On Your Toes' (with Lorenz Hart)
'Getting To Know You' - 'The King And I' (with Oscar Hammerstein)

4. The songs 'Barbary Coast', 'Bronco Busters' and 'Treat Me Rough' are from this Gershwin musical.

Answer: Girl Crazy

The original production of 'Girl Crazy' starred Ethel Merman and Ginger Rodgers. In 1992 it was heavily revised and the title changed to 'Crazy For You'. Two of the memorable songs from it are 'I Got Rhythm' and 'Embraceable You'.

5. The songs 'All For The Best' and 'Alas For You' are from this musical.

Answer: Godspell

'Godspell' is Stephen Schwartz's musical based on the Gospel of Saint Matthew. It opened off-Broadway in 1971. It contains the popular song 'Day By Day'.

6. Who was George Gershwin's writing partner?

Answer: His brother, Ira

Ira Gershwin wrote the lyrics to some of George Gershwin's most loved tunes including 'Someone To Watch Over Me', 'Summertime' and 'The Man I Love'.

7. This man brought to life many of Gilbert and Sullivan's characters in their original productions.

Answer: George Grossmith

George Grossmith played numerous Gilbert and Sullivan roles including Major General Stanley, Ko-Ko and Jack Point.

8. Of these theatres, which is the odd one out? (HINT: 'There's a place for us...')

Answer: Gershwin Theatre

If you didn't pick up on the cryptic hint, I was talking about the location of the theatres. (The hint is a lyric from the song 'Somewhere' from the musical 'West Side Story'). The Gershwin Theatre is located in New York, the only one of the four theatres not found in London.

9. Which man directed many successful Broadway shows including 'Pyjama Game', 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' and 'Damn Yankees'.

Answer: George

George Abbott also directed many Rodgers and Hart shows including 'The Boy From Syracuse' and 'Pal Joey'. He won five Tony Awards. Abbott passed away in 1995.

10. This Australian tenor has produced several successful musicals with the production company Essgee Entertainment.

Answer: Gallaher

Simon Gallaher and Essgee Entertainment have made their mark in Australian musical theatre with their updated productions of Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Pirates of Penzance', 'The Mikado' and 'H.M.S. Pinafore', as well as producing 'The Merry Widow' and 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'.

Source: Author rosieh

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