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Thou Shalt Not Trivia Quiz

"Thou Shalt Not" was a musical on Broadway that didn't fare too well the first time around. How much do you know about this ill-fated show?

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

Author
anthonyrappfan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
237,011

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
132

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote the music and lyrics for the show? Hint

Harry Connick, Jr.

Michael Cerveris

Norbert Leo Butz

Adam Pascal

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which character sings "Oh! Ain't That Sweet"? Hint

Sanctify Sam

Therese Raquin

Camille Raquin

Madame Raquin

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Question 3 of 10

3. Craig Bierko originated the role of Sanctify Sam.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Complete the song title: "___________ Lover".

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Camille sings "I've Got my Eye On You" with his mother.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. How is Camille killed? Hint

He drowns

He is strangled

He is shot

He is electrocuted

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does Laurent do for a living? Hint

He is a pianist

He is a baker

He is a saxophone player

He is a bricklayer

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Thou Shalt Not" is based on a book by this author. Hint

Emile Zola

Aldous Huxley

Victor Hugo

Edgar Allan Poe

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who directed the original production of "Thou Shalt Not"? Hint

Casey Nicholaw

James Lapine

Kathleen Marshall

Susan Stroman

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Question 10 of 10

10. At which theater did the show originally play? Hint

Plymouth Theatre

Circle in the Square Theatre

Second Stage Theatre

The Beaumont Theatre

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote the music and lyrics for the show?

Answer: Harry Connick, Jr.

Connick later recorded some songs from the show on his two-disc CD "Harry on Broadway: Act One". Norbert Leo Butz was in the show, but he didn't write the lyrics or music.

2. Which character sings "Oh! Ain't That Sweet"?

Answer: Camille Raquin

Camille Raquin was originally played by Norbert Leo Butz, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his acting. He later won a Tony for his turn as Freddy Benson in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels".

3. Craig Bierko originated the role of Sanctify Sam.

Answer: False

Bierko originated the role of Laurent LeClaire. Sanctify Sam was originally played by Ted L. Levy, who also played other roles in the show. Sanctify Sam sings "Won't You Sanctify".

4. Complete the song title: "___________ Lover".

Answer: Sovereign

"Sovereign Lover" is sung by Busker, Laurent, Therese and the ensemble. Busker was originally played by Ted L. Levy and Therese was originally played by Kate Levering.

5. Camille sings "I've Got my Eye On You" with his mother.

Answer: True

Madame Raquin is an overbearing mother. Debra Monk originated the role. She has also been seen in "Company", "Assassins" and "Steel Pier".

6. How is Camille killed?

Answer: He drowns

Laurent and Therese become lovers, and Laurent kills Camille by pushing him over the side of a rowboat. After waiting a year, Laurent marries Therese himself, and they believe they shall have a happy marriage.

7. What does Laurent do for a living?

Answer: He is a pianist

Laurent was a jazz pianist before he went off to serve in World War II, and he takes up his old job when he returns from the war. He runs into his old friend Camille and falls in love with Camille's wife.

8. "Thou Shalt Not" is based on a book by this author.

Answer: Emile Zola

Emile Zola lived from 1840 to 1902 and wrote many books. He lived in Paris and was an outspoken critic of Napoleon III. He became so outspoken that he once had to flee to England!

9. Who directed the original production of "Thou Shalt Not"?

Answer: Susan Stroman

Susan Stroman has also directed such musicals as "The Producers" and "The Music Man". She also choreographed both shows, and won a Tony Award for directing "The Producers".

10. At which theater did the show originally play?

Answer: Plymouth Theatre

"Thou Shalt Not" opened on October 25, 2001 and closed on January 6, 2002 at the Plymouth Theatre on Broadway. Other shows that have played there include "Brooklyn" and "Taboo". It was renamed the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in 2005.

Source: Author anthonyrappfan

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