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Yes, it's time for my 'W' musical theatre quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by rosieh. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
rosieh

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
237,124

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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581

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Question 1 of 10

1. The song 'Why God Why?' is sung by John in 'Miss Saigon'.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these is a song from 'Singin' in the Rain'? Hint

Both of these

Wedding of the Painted Doll

Would You?

None of these

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is NOT a character from 'West Side Story'? Hint

Velma

Graziella

Pauline

Fiona

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which musical contains the songs 'I Don't Think I'm In Love', 'A Joyful Thing' and 'Think of Something Else'?

Answer: (Two words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. When 'Wonderful Town' premiered on Broadway in 1953, which of these women played the role of Ruth Sherwood? Hint

Ethel Merman

Rosalind Russell

Mary Martin

Debbie Reynolds

6. What is the last name of the Australian performer who played Claude in 'Hair' (1969 in Sydney), Pilate in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' (1992 Australian production) and Captain von Trapp in 'The Sound of Music' (Australian production)?

Answer: (One word, last name only)

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which of these musicals would you find a character called Blue Jay? Hint

Where's Charley?

Whistle Down the Wind

The Wild Party

The Woman in White

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Question 8 of 10

8. Hugh Wheeler wrote the book to one of the Stephen Sondheim musicals. Which one? Hint

Pacific Overtures

Do I Hear a Waltz?

A Little Night Music

Follies

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of these songs does NOT feature music by Stephen Sondheim? Hint

Welcome to Kanagawa

Who's That Woman?

What Do We Do? We Fly!

Weekend in the Country

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which two characters sing the song 'Wonderful' in the musical 'Wicked'? Hint

The Wizard and Glinda

The Wizard and Elphaba

The Wizard and Madame Morrible

The Wizard and Galinda

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The song 'Why God Why?' is sung by John in 'Miss Saigon'.

Answer: False

'Why God Why?' is actually a song that Chris sings in the first act. 'Miss Saigon' is a Boubil and Schoenberg musical based on Puccini's opera 'Madama Butterfly'. The original Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including one that went to newcomer Lea Salonga for Best Leading Actress in a Musical.

2. Which of these is a song from 'Singin' in the Rain'?

Answer: Both of these

The 1985 musical 'Singin' in the Rain' was adapted from the musical of the same name that starred Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds.

3. Which of these is NOT a character from 'West Side Story'?

Answer: Fiona

Velma, Pauline and Grazielle are the Jets' girls. 'West Side Story' includes the songs 'Maria', 'Cool' and 'America'. The score was composed by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

4. Which musical contains the songs 'I Don't Think I'm In Love', 'A Joyful Thing' and 'Think of Something Else'?

Answer: Walking Happy

'Walking Happy' is based on Harold Brighouse's play 'Hobson's Choice'. It premiered in 1966 and ran for 161 performances.

5. When 'Wonderful Town' premiered on Broadway in 1953, which of these women played the role of Ruth Sherwood?

Answer: Rosalind Russell

Rosalind Russell was nominated for Academy Awards four times. She portrayed the role of Mama Rose in the original movie version of 'Gypsy', although Ethel Merman created the role on Broadway.

Answer: Waters

John Waters is also remembered by many Australians from his work on the popular children's television show 'Playschool', on which he worked for nearly twenty years.

7. In which of these musicals would you find a character called Blue Jay?

Answer: Whistle Down the Wind

Although everyone calls Swallow's sister Brat, Swallow reveals to The Man that her real name is Blue Jay.

8. Hugh Wheeler wrote the book to one of the Stephen Sondheim musicals. Which one?

Answer: A Little Night Music

The books of the other musicals are by the following writers.
'Do I Hear a Waltz?' - Arthur Laurents
'Follies' - James Goldman
'Pacific Overtures' - John Weidman

9. Which one of these songs does NOT feature music by Stephen Sondheim?

Answer: What Do We Do? We Fly!

The music for 'What Do We Do? We Fly!' was composed by Richard Rodgers, from the musical 'Do I Hear a Waltz?'. The other songs are from the following Sondheim shows:
'Who's That Woman?' - 'Follies'
'Weekend in the Country' - 'A Little Night Music'
'Welcome to the Kanagawa' - 'Pacific Overtures'

10. Which two characters sing the song 'Wonderful' in the musical 'Wicked'?

Answer: The Wizard and Elphaba

Although 'Wonderful' is mainly The Wizard's solo, Elphaba joins in singing towards the end. 'Wicked' tells the story of the Wicked Witch of the West (Elphaba). It is based on the book 'Wicked: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West' by Gregory Maguire.

Source: Author rosieh

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