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Uh-oh, it's the 'U' quiz

Yes, it's time for another interesting letter...'U'. Let's see how you go with my musical theatre questions relating to this letter.

A multiple-choice quiz by rosieh. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rosieh

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
236,706

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
278

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Question 1 of 10

1. You will find the characters of Soupy Sou and Josephine Strong in this musical.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these is the correct alternative title for 'Utopia Limited'? Hint

The Chain of Progress

The Cherubs of Progress

The Flowers of Progress

The Daisies of Progress

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is NOT a song from 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown'? Hint

If I Had a Fine White Horse

Are You Sure?

My Own Brass Bed

If I Knew

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Question 4 of 10

4. This John Travolta movie was turned into a musical in 2003.

Answer: (Two words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. The song 'Unexpected Song' is from which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical? Hint

By Jeeves

The Beautiful Game

The Woman in White

Song and Dance

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Unsettled Scores' was recorded by which popular musical theatre performer on the 'Songs from 'Whistle Down the Wind' CD? Hint

Michael Crawford

Michael Ball

Elaine Paige

Lottie Mayor

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the musical 'Bye Bye Birdie', Rosie's best friend is called Ursula.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. The song 'Unworthy of Your Love' is sung by which two characters in 'Assassins'? Hint

John Hinckley, Jr. and Sarah Jane Moore

Emma Goldman and Sarah Jane Moore

Sarah Jane Moore and Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme

John Hinckley, Jr. and Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these songs is sung by Ulla in 'The Producers'? Hint

That Face

Both of these

When You've Got It, Flaunt It

None of these

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Question 10 of 10

10. Undine is the title character of a show by Manuel Klein.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. You will find the characters of Soupy Sou and Josephine Strong in this musical.

Answer: Urinetown

It is also sometimes known as 'Urinetown The Musical'. When water is scarce, people must pay to use public toilets insteading of using private toilets in their own homes. Yes, it's a very interesting musical, indeed.

2. Which of these is the correct alternative title for 'Utopia Limited'?

Answer: The Flowers of Progress

'Utopia Limited' was Gilbert and Sullivan's second-to-last collaboration together. Their last operetta was 'The Grand Duke'. They wrote a total of 14 operettas together.

3. Which of these is NOT a song from 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown'?

Answer: If I Had a Fine White Horse

'If I Had a Fine White Horse' is from the musical 'The Secret Garden'. The other songs are from 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown'. It contains music composed by Meredith Wilson, whose big hit musical was 'The Music Man'.

4. This John Travolta movie was turned into a musical in 2003.

Answer: Urban Cowboy

It contains songs such as 'Long Hard Day' and 'All Because of You'.

5. The song 'Unexpected Song' is from which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical?

Answer: Song and Dance

Although not included in the original London production, 'Unexpected Song' was written for the original Broadway production starring Bernadette Peters as Emma.

6. 'Unsettled Scores' was recorded by which popular musical theatre performer on the 'Songs from 'Whistle Down the Wind' CD?

Answer: Michael Ball

Michael Ball recorded this song from 'Whistle Down the Wind' by Andrew Lloyd Webber'. Some of the other artists featured on this CD are Donny Osmond, who sings 'When Children Rule the World' and Boyzone, who sing 'No Matter What'. 'Unsettled Scores' is sung by The Man in the musical.

7. In the musical 'Bye Bye Birdie', Rosie's best friend is called Ursula.

Answer: False

Ursula is the best friend of Kim, who is going to be kissed by rock superstar Conrad Birdie on the 'Ed Sullivan Show' before he joins the army.

8. The song 'Unworthy of Your Love' is sung by which two characters in 'Assassins'?

Answer: John Hinckley, Jr. and Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme

'Assassins', by Stephen Sondheim (book by John Weidman) examines the men and women who attempted to assassinate U.S. presidents.

9. Which of these songs is sung by Ulla in 'The Producers'?

Answer: Both of these

'When You've Got It, Flaunt It', is Ulla's solo number, but she joins in at the end of 'That Face' with Leo Bloom, who later becomes her husband in the show.

10. Undine is the title character of a show by Manuel Klein.

Answer: True

'Undine' is a one act Broadway musical that premiered in 1911, running for at total of 112 performances.

Source: Author rosieh

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