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Where in the World Am I Singing? Quiz


Match the name of the musical with the country in which it is primarily or completely set.

A matching quiz by bernie73. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bernie73
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
386,585
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1735
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: polly656 (10/10), Guest 107 (10/10), winston1 (10/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. The King and I (1951)  
  United States
2. The Phantom of the Opera (1986)  
  Spain
3. Fiddler on the Roof (1964)  
  Austria
4. Evita (1978)  
  Russian Empire
5. The Sound of Music (1959)  
  Britain
6. Cabaret (1966)  
  Siam/Thailand
7. Man of La Mancha (1965)  
  Argentina
8. My Fair Lady (1956)  
  Israel/Palestine
9. Rent (1996)  
  Germany
10. Jesus Christ Superstar (1971)  
  France





Select each answer

1. The King and I (1951)
2. The Phantom of the Opera (1986)
3. Fiddler on the Roof (1964)
4. Evita (1978)
5. The Sound of Music (1959)
6. Cabaret (1966)
7. Man of La Mancha (1965)
8. My Fair Lady (1956)
9. Rent (1996)
10. Jesus Christ Superstar (1971)

Most Recent Scores
Nov 06 2024 : polly656: 10/10
Nov 06 2024 : Guest 107: 10/10
Oct 19 2024 : winston1: 10/10
Oct 17 2024 : Guest 73: 7/10
Oct 15 2024 : GBfan: 10/10
Oct 05 2024 : Rubymeares: 10/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The King and I (1951)

Answer: Siam/Thailand

With book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein and music by Richard Rogers, "The King and I" tells the story of Mongkut (the king) of Siam (now Thailand) and Anna Leonowens (the I), hired to be governess and tutor to the king's children. The original Broadway production starred Gertrude Lawrence as Anna and Yul Brynner as Mongkut.

The show includes several memorable numbers including "Getting to Know You" and "Shall We Dance".
2. The Phantom of the Opera (1986)

Answer: France

"The Phantom of the Opera" features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart, and a book by Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe. Set primarily in and under a Paris Opera House, it focuses on the story of the titular Phantom and the singer Christine. In the original London cast, Michael Crawford starred as the Phantom and Sarah Brightman starred as Christine.
3. Fiddler on the Roof (1964)

Answer: Russian Empire

"Fiddler on the Roof" has music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and a book by Joseph Stein. The musical focuses on Tevye the Milkman and his family in the village of Anatevka, in what was then the Russian Empire. Zero Mostel starred as Tevye on Broadway and Topol played the role in the 1971 film adaptation.
4. Evita (1978)

Answer: Argentina

"Evita", set in Argentina, has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical is based on the life of Eva Duarte Peron and her rise to power. The best known song in the show is "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina". Elaine Paige starred as Eva on the London stage and Patti LuPone played the role on Broadway.
5. The Sound of Music (1959)

Answer: Austria

Set primarily in Austria, "The Sound of Music" tells the story of Captain Von Trapp (Theodore Bikel) and Maria, the woman who was governess to his children (Mary Martin). The music was by Richard Rogers, the lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, and the book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Songs from the show include "So Long, Farewell" and "My Favorite Things".
6. Cabaret (1966)

Answer: Germany

Set in Berlin in the 1930s, "Cabaret" features music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Joe Masteroff. The story focuses on singer Sally Bowles (Jill Haworth), writet Cliff Bradshaw (Bert Convy), and the Emcee (Joel Grey). Songs from the show include "Wilkommen" and "Perfectly Marvelous".
7. Man of La Mancha (1965)

Answer: Spain

"Man of La Mancha" is adapted from Cervantes's novel "Don Quixote" and has music by Mitch Lee, lyrics by Joe Darion, and a book by Dale Wasserman. The main characters are the would-be knight Don Quixote (Richard Kiley) and the tavern worker Aldonza (Joan Diener). The best known song from the show is Don Quixote's anthem, "The Impossible Dream".
8. My Fair Lady (1956)

Answer: Britain

Alan Jay Lerner wrote the book and lyrics for "My Fair Lady" and Frederick Loewe wrote the music. The story, set in London, focuses on Professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison) and flower seller Eliza Doolittle (Julie Andrews). Songs from the show include "I Could Have Danced All Night" and "The Rain in Spain".
9. Rent (1996)

Answer: United States

The book, music, and lyrics for "Rent" were all written by Jonathan Larson. The cast included Anthony Rapp as Mark, Adam Pascal as Roger, and Daphne Rubin-Vega as Mimi. Set in New York City, the musical is based on "La Boheme". Songs from the show include "Light My Candle" and "Santa Fe".
10. Jesus Christ Superstar (1971)

Answer: Israel/Palestine

One of the first rock operas, "Jesus Christ Superstar" was briefly the longest-running musical in Broadway history. The music was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and the libretto by Tim Rice. Songs from the show, loosely based on the Passion story of the Gospels, include "Everything's Alright", "What's the Buzz", and "I Don't Know How to Love Him".
Source: Author bernie73

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