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'Wicked' - the Musical Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the Broadway musical 'Wicked.'

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

Author
QueenAV

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
322,359

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
312

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In the song "For Good", who sings "I've heard it said that people come into our lives." Hint

Glinda

Nessarose

Elphaba

Madame Morrible

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many costumes are worn by the actors in each performance of 'Wicked'? Hint

280 costumes

230 costumes

263 costumes

300 costumes

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the San Francisco tryouts, what color was the dress Galinda wore in the second half of 'Dancing Through Life', and all of 'Popular'? Hint

Light blue

Green

Pink

Purple

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Question 4 of 10

4. After Idina Menzel left the London cast of 'Wicked', who replaced her? Hint

Alexia Khadime

Natalie Daradich

Kerry Ellis

Racheal Tucker

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is one true fact about the Gershwin Theatre where 'Wicked' is performed? Hint

The stage is raked.

There are 3 mezzanines.

The theatre was built in the early 1800's.

The stage is not raked.

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the original Broadway cast of 'Wicked', who originated the role of The Witch's Mother? Hint

Christy Candler

Melissa Fahn

Kristy Kates

Adinah Alexander

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Question 7 of 10

7. In its first year on Broadway, how much did 'Wicked' gross? Hint

$78 million

$30 million

$16 million

$56 million

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which pair created "Behind the Emerald Curtain" (a 90 minute tour of the sets, props and costumes of 'Wicked')? Hint

Sean McCourt and Anthony Galde

Stephen Shwartz and Winnie Holzman

Christy Candler and J

Joe Mantello and Stephen Shwartz

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which productions of 'Wicked' has Katie Rose Clarke played Galinda in? Hint

Second National tour

First National tour, Second National tour

First National tour

First National tour, Broadway

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many Tony Awards did 'Wicked' win in 2004? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the song "For Good", who sings "I've heard it said that people come into our lives."

Answer: Glinda

This is Glinda's first line when she sings in "For Good."

2. How many costumes are worn by the actors in each performance of 'Wicked'?

Answer: 263 costumes

There are 263 costumes and 326 shoes worn in 'Wicked'. Each is custom-made to fit the actors. Every week it takes about 424 hours to maintain the costumes.

3. In the San Francisco tryouts, what color was the dress Galinda wore in the second half of 'Dancing Through Life', and all of 'Popular'?

Answer: Light blue

Galinda's dress was light blue during the San Francisco tryouts, but was later changed to pink for Broadway.

4. After Idina Menzel left the London cast of 'Wicked', who replaced her?

Answer: Kerry Ellis

Kerry Ellis took over after Idina Menzel's three-month run in the original London cast. Ellis later transferred to the Broadway production.

5. What is one true fact about the Gershwin Theatre where 'Wicked' is performed?

Answer: The stage is raked.

The stage at the Gershwin Theatre is raked, meaning the stage is positioned at an angle sloping down towards the audience. Named after George and Ira Gershwin, the theatre opened in 1972 and has two mezzanines.

6. In the original Broadway cast of 'Wicked', who originated the role of The Witch's Mother?

Answer: Christy Candler

Candler also understudied for Nessarose in the original Broadway cast.

7. In its first year on Broadway, how much did 'Wicked' gross?

Answer: $56 million

Although $14 million was spent on the making of 'Wicked', it was quickly earned back within its first year on Broadway. Since it first opened, it has broken box office records.

8. Which pair created "Behind the Emerald Curtain" (a 90 minute tour of the sets, props and costumes of 'Wicked')?

Answer: Sean McCourt and Anthony Galde

McCourt and Galde created the tour in 2008. Tours are usually run by previous cast members. McCourt originated the role of The Witch's Father, and understudied for the Wizard and Dr. Dillamond. Galde was in the swing in the Broadway company.

9. Which productions of 'Wicked' has Katie Rose Clarke played Galinda in?

Answer: First National tour, Broadway

Katie Rose Clarke has played Galinda in the First National tour and on Broadway. She did not play Galinda in the Second National tour.

10. How many Tony Awards did 'Wicked' win in 2004?

Answer: 3

At the 2004 Tony awards 'Wicked' got 10 nominations, but only won 3 awards. They were: Best Leading Actress in a Musical (Idina Menzel), Best Scenic Design (Eugene Lee), Best Costume Design (Susan Hilferty).

Source: Author QueenAV

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