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The Theatre, The Theatre, The Musical Theatre Quiz

'The theatre, the theatre...' If 'all the world is a stage' as William Shakespeare says, let's see how many memorable musical moments you can recall. Have fun!

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

Author
malizma

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
72,658

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1020

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. This Flaherty and Aherns musical featured characters named 'Ti Moune' and 'Ton Ton'? Hint

Once on This Island

The Suessical

Sarafina

My Favorite Year

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Question 2 of 10

2. This musical brought Ann B. Davis, better known as 'Alice' from the 'Brady Bunch' to the Broadway stage in the early '90s. She played the mother of a young, wealthy man who wants nothing more than to be a dancer. Name the show? Hint

Swingin' on a Star

Busker Alley

Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk

Crazy for You

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the storyteller in the musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'? Hint

The Sunday School Teacher

Josephine

Samantha

The Narrator

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Question 4 of 10

4. Speaking of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, name the musical that incorporated another Lloyd Webber musical -- 'Tell Me on a Sunday' -- as its first act. Hint

Where the Wild Things Are

Anyone Can Whistle

Song and Dance

Whistle Downstream

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Question 5 of 10

5. Tim Rice and Elton John adapted a grand opera to an English Musical Theater format. It was nominated for several Tony Awards in 2000. Name the musical? Hint

Tosca

The Who's Tommy

Aida

Carmen Jones

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the 'Story teller' in the musical 'Pippin'? Hint

Pippin

The Lead Player

The Bird

The Narrator

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which two musicals were written by the song writing team of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus? Hint

'Chess' and 'Titanic'

'Mamma Mia!' and 'Chess'

'Mamma Mia!' and 'Phantom'

'Golden Boy' and 'Romance, Romance'

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Question 8 of 10

8. This musical beat out the musical 'Chicago' for top Tony honors in its original release. At one time, it held the record for the longest-running musical. Name this musical? Hint

Grease

A Chorus Line

Dancin'

Hair

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Question 9 of 10

9. Name the choreographer of the musical 'A Chorus Line'. Hint

Michael Bennett

Twyla Tharp

Bob Fosse

Jerome Robbins

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the musical, 'Romance, Romance' what is the nickname of the character Josephine? Hint

Sephina

Josie

Pepi

JoJo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This Flaherty and Aherns musical featured characters named 'Ti Moune' and 'Ton Ton'?

Answer: Once on This Island

This would be the musical 'Once on This Island', which is the story of a young girl's search for love and the socio-economic prejudice she endures on her journey.

Answer: Crazy for You

This would be the musical 'Crazy for You'. Ann B. Davis played the wary mother both on the Broadway stage and in the National Touring Company. This musical also features a fantastic score by George and Ira Gershwin.

3. What is the name of the storyteller in the musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'?

Answer: The Narrator

The character is simply called 'The Narrator.' This musical was actually the first one produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber when he was still a studying music student. However, it was done as a cantata for Middle School Choir rather than a full-scale musical. 'Jesus Christ Superstar' was Webber's first musical hit.

4. Speaking of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, name the musical that incorporated another Lloyd Webber musical -- 'Tell Me on a Sunday' -- as its first act.

Answer: Song and Dance

It would be 'Song and Dance'. Bernadette Peters won a Tony Award for her portrayal of 'Emma' in the Broadway version of this musical which features the songs, 'Like an Unexpected Song' and 'Cap Teeth and Caesar Salad'.

5. Tim Rice and Elton John adapted a grand opera to an English Musical Theater format. It was nominated for several Tony Awards in 2000. Name the musical?

Answer: Aida

It was the opera 'Aida' that John and Rice re-worked to a Musical version. It has received both rave and scathing reviews. I guess it is a musical that you either love or hate.

6. What is the name of the 'Story teller' in the musical 'Pippin'?

Answer: The Lead Player

In the musical 'Pippin', the story's storyteller or narrator is referred as 'The Lead Player.' Ben Vereen originated the role of 'The Lead Player.'

7. Which two musicals were written by the song writing team of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus?

Answer: 'Mamma Mia!' and 'Chess'

These would be 'Mamma Mia' and 'Chess'. Andersson and Ulvaeus are best known as part of the '70s-'80s group ABBA.

8. This musical beat out the musical 'Chicago' for top Tony honors in its original release. At one time, it held the record for the longest-running musical. Name this musical?

Answer: A Chorus Line

It would be the musical 'A Chorus Line'. Until 'Cats' came along, it held the record for the longest-running musical.

9. Name the choreographer of the musical 'A Chorus Line'.

Answer: Michael Bennett

This was Michael Bennett's masterpiece. Bob Fosse was the 'competition' as he was the choeographer of the competing musical 'Chicago'.

10. In the musical, 'Romance, Romance' what is the nickname of the character Josephine?

Answer: Pepi

It is 'Pepi.' This musical originally starred 'Quantum Leap's' Scott Bakula and Alison Fraser.

Source: Author malizma

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