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Quiz about The Original London Les Miserables

The Original London "Les Miserables" Quiz

"Les Miserables" opened in London on 8th October 1985. This quiz is celebrating the show's momentous achievement by questioning you on facts relating to the original cast.

A multiple-choice quiz by .eponine. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
.eponine

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
219,226

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
443

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. At which theatre did the show first open? Hint

The Palace

Her Majesties

The Queens

The Barbican

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Broadway star came over to Britain to play the role of Fantine? Hint

Patti LuPone

Elaine Paige

Ruthie Henshall

Judy Kuhn

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Question 3 of 10

3. When 'Les Miserables' opened in the Barbican it was over ___ hours long.
Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Roger Allam was the original London Javert.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. The reception of the show in London was similar to the original novel of Victor Hugo. In what way? Hint

They were both recieved average ratings.

They were both seen as too revolutionary for the period.

They were both loved by the public despite bad reviews from critics.

They both were seen as too high brow.

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of Cosette's solo which featured in the original show, but since has been cut? Hint

I Saw Him Once

In My Life

Castle on a Cloud

Every Day

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which song was specifically written in a separate key just for Colm Wilkinson's voice? Hint

Bring Him Home

What Have I Done?

Who Am I?

One Day More

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which two actors reprised their roles in the opening Broadway cast? Hint

Michael Ball and Patti LuPone

Frances Ruffelle and Colm Wilkinson

Michael Ball and Frances Ruffelle

David Burt and Patti LuPone

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which song appeared as a longer, fuller version in the Original show- but since has been cut down? Hint

Do You Hear The People Sing

Stars

Little People

A Heart Full of Love

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these actors did not appear in the Original London Cast? Hint

Rebecca Caine

Alun Armstrong

Roger Allam

Phillip Quast

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At which theatre did the show first open?

Answer: The Barbican

Although "Les Mis" is best known for its 18 year run at the Palace, it actually opened first at the Barbican Theatre.
"Les Mis" transferred to the Palace in December 1985.
It then moved to the Queen's Theatre on 3rd April 2004.
Her Majesties is the theatre in which 'Phantom of the Opera' is also making a long run.

2. Which Broadway star came over to Britain to play the role of Fantine?

Answer: Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone is best known for playing Eva Peron in "Evita".
Neither Elaine Paige nor Judy Kuhn have played Fantine (although Judy Kuhn played Cosette), and Ruthie Henshall was the 10th Anniversary Fantine.

3. When 'Les Miserables' opened in the Barbican it was over ___ hours long.

Answer: 4

Since then the show has been cut to three hours including an interval. Many numbers have been cut, verses from songs, and a chase between Valjean and Javert.

4. Roger Allam was the original London Javert.

Answer: True

Roger Allam was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

5. The reception of the show in London was similar to the original novel of Victor Hugo. In what way?

Answer: They were both loved by the public despite bad reviews from critics.

The critics slaughtered 'Les Miserables' when it opened in London. However, the show was received so well by the public, word of mouth is what made the show so popular. The same happened, incidentaly, with the novel.

6. What is the name of Cosette's solo which featured in the original show, but since has been cut?

Answer: I Saw Him Once

This was cut, and was replaced with a lengthier version of 'In My Life'.
The song appeared straight after 'Do You Hear The People Sing'.

7. Which song was specifically written in a separate key just for Colm Wilkinson's voice?

Answer: Bring Him Home

The creative team loved his voice so much, they knew Colm was a definite choice for Valjean.

8. Which two actors reprised their roles in the opening Broadway cast?

Answer: Frances Ruffelle and Colm Wilkinson

Frances Ruffelle then went on to win a TONY award for her performance in the Broadway show.

9. Which song appeared as a longer, fuller version in the Original show- but since has been cut down?

Answer: Little People

'Little People' appeared as a entire song for the character of Gavroche, but now appears as a couple of lines sung to Inspector Javert.

10. Which of these actors did not appear in the Original London Cast?

Answer: Phillip Quast

Phillip Quast is famous for his Tenth Anniversary and Complete Symphonic Recording portrayal of Javert. He did not appear in the original show, however.

Source: Author .eponine

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