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The Tony Award Test Trivia Quiz

Is there really a little bit of Broadway in everyone? Take this test to see if there is some in you.

A multiple-choice quiz by lollypop1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lollypop1

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
266,707

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Whose profile is pictured on one side of the Tony Award itself? Hint

Vera Allen

Antoinette Perry

Sondra Gilman

Charlotte St. Martin

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is pictured on the opposite side of the Tony award from the profile of the famous person? Hint

A stage scene with curtains

A script

A musical note

The masks of comedy and tragedy

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which venue were the very first Tony Awards held? Hint

The Plaza

The Rainbow Room

The Astor

The Waldorf-Astoria

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Question 4 of 10

4. Between 1997 and 2007, the Tony Awards were held at Radio City, except for 1999 when they were held in a Broadway Theatre - which one was it? Hint

The Imperial

The Gershwin

The Winter Garden

The Marquis

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Question 5 of 10

5. Those who are nominated but do not win go away empty-handed after the award ceremony?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What 2000 revival set a record for the most Tony Award nominations of all time? Hint

Into The Woods

Show Boat

Kiss Me Kate

Cabaret

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Question 7 of 10

7. When the category, "Best Musical" made its first appearance in 1949, what was the name of the performance that took the very first award? Hint

Kiss Me Kate

Guys and Dolls

South Pacific

The King and I

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which famous Andrew Lloyd-Webber musical, which won 10 Tony Awards in 1988 alone, is one of the longest running musicals on Broadway? Hint

Phantom of the Opera

Evita

Cats

Sunset Boulevard

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1978, a play with a very short title was given an award. Which of the following was it? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first person to host the Tony Awards five times? Hint

Hugh Jackman

Julie Andrews

Angela Lansbury

Rosie O'Donnell

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Whose profile is pictured on one side of the Tony Award itself?

Answer: Antoinette Perry

Antoinette Perry died in 1946, just before the Awards were founded. Throughout her life Antoinette was heavily involved in theatre, being a director, producer and actress. This is who the awards were actually named after.

2. What is pictured on the opposite side of the Tony award from the profile of the famous person?

Answer: The masks of comedy and tragedy

The masks themselves illustrate the two classic genres of theatre - comedy and tragedy. In the days of Ancient Greece when only men performed in plays, they wore these masks to let the audience know not only the emotion they were trying to portray, but also the gender of the character.

3. In which venue were the very first Tony Awards held?

Answer: The Waldorf-Astoria

The date of the very first award ceremony was on April 6, 1947. The ceremony itself was in the Grand Ballroom, and just over 1000 guests attended the event.

4. Between 1997 and 2007, the Tony Awards were held at Radio City, except for 1999 when they were held in a Broadway Theatre - which one was it?

Answer: The Gershwin

Opening in 1972, the Gershwin can be found at 222 West 51st Street. It can seat up to 1,900 theatregoers. Interestingly, the very first production performed there was a musical called "Via Galactica".

5. Those who are nominated but do not win go away empty-handed after the award ceremony?

Answer: False

For everyone who gets a nomination, in any category, they will take home with them a certificate of recognition. It is a real honour to even receive a nomination in the first place.

6. What 2000 revival set a record for the most Tony Award nominations of all time?

Answer: Kiss Me Kate

"Kiss Me Kate" is the story of a couple, now divorced, having to perform together in a musical Shakespeare play. While an onstage argument between the ex-couple rages, gangsters are trying to recoup a gambling debt from another of the characters.

This play was nominated for twelve Tony Awards and won five. The others listed received 10 nominations.

7. When the category, "Best Musical" made its first appearance in 1949, what was the name of the performance that took the very first award?

Answer: Kiss Me Kate

"Kiss Me Kate" was the winner in 1949. "South Pacific" won in 1950, "Guys and Dolls" won in 1951, and "The King and I" was the winner in 1952.

8. Which famous Andrew Lloyd-Webber musical, which won 10 Tony Awards in 1988 alone, is one of the longest running musicals on Broadway?

Answer: Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera tell the story of a hermit who resides inside the Paris Opera House, haunting all that come his way. He falls in love with a young singer, whose talent he nurtures to become the lead in every opera that the company put on. This musical can be seen in The Majestic Theatre and has been running since 1988.

9. In 1978, a play with a very short title was given an award. Which of the following was it?

Answer: Da

"Da" was a comedy play that ran from 1978 to 1980 with a total of 697 performances. This play was rewarded with The Tony Award for Best Play.

10. Who was the first person to host the Tony Awards five times?

Answer: Angela Lansbury

Angela, who was born in London, England, herself a multiple Tony Award winner co-hosted the Award show in 1968, 1971, 1987, 1988, and 1989. The others have hosted the Awards three times.

Source: Author lollypop1

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