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Quiz about Michael Ball West End Miracle

Michael Ball: West End Miracle Quiz

This is a quiz about Michael Ball who starred in several hit musicals on London's West End.

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

Author
morrigan

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
157,179

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
374

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the year 2003 when he starred in a West End musical, he played a leading role in which character opposite of him was named Truly Scrumptious. What what his character's name?

Answer: (Two Words-The musical had only been preformed before in a movie that was done in 1963.)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Michael wears a golden ring. Where did he get it from? Hint

His significant other, Cathy

His mother.

His grandmother.

A fan.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of his studio album in the year 2003? Hint

Centre Stage

I Dreamed A Dream

Musicals

A Love Story

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which musical did he play the part of Alex?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which song on the album "A Love Story" does he perform with his long-time friend, Antonio Banderas? Hint

You Had Me From Hello

Me And My Shadow

I Wish I Were In Love Again

Time In A Bottle

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Question 6 of 10

6. What happened more 10 years ago that made Michael go through two years of operations? Hint

A horse-back riding accident.

A car accident.

A parachute accident.

He had his tonsil's out.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which movie/concert of his is a one-man show? Hint

Alone Together

This Time It's Personal

The Best of Michael Ball

England, My England

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which rose that he dedicated to "Research into Ovarian Cancer"? Hint

My Love

Red Love

First Love

Last Love

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of his first album?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which musical did he play the part of Giorgio?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the year 2003 when he starred in a West End musical, he played a leading role in which character opposite of him was named Truly Scrumptious. What what his character's name?

Answer: Caractacus Potts

Dick van Dyke played Caractucus in the 60's movie version of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" while Sally Ann Howes played the part of Truly Scrumptious.

In the West End version, the car flew over the stage. The part of the Childcatcher was played by Richard O'Brien, who wrote and played a part in "Rocky Horror Picture Show."

2. Michael wears a golden ring. Where did he get it from?

Answer: His grandmother.

He recieved it from his grandmother after she died. Now, the only time he takes it off is if it doesn't fit, and even then he wears it on a chain around his neck.

He almost lost the ring once when he was sunbathing. He took it off because of sunscreen, then forgot about it and picked his blanket up. His friends and him searched for hours, but finally found it.

3. What is the name of his studio album in the year 2003?

Answer: A Love Story

In this album, he tells the story of falling into and out of love. He sings many popular songs, including "You Had Me From Hello," "Time In A Bottle," and "Me and My Shadow," which is a duet with Antonio Banderas.

"I Dreamed A Dream" is not a studio album, but a collection of songs.

4. In which musical did he play the part of Alex?

Answer: Aspects of Love

5. In which song on the album "A Love Story" does he perform with his long-time friend, Antonio Banderas?

Answer: Me And My Shadow

Just before they were going to record this song, which was the last song that needed to be recorded, the New York City blackout occurred. Unfortunately, the recording needed to be completed soon, so they scrambled to find a studio that had enough electricity to record it. The next morning, they recieved a call from Sony studios.

6. What happened more 10 years ago that made Michael go through two years of operations?

Answer: A parachute accident.

He did have his tonsils out, which caused him many problems, but it was the parachute accident that left him in agony.

7. Which movie/concert of his is a one-man show?

Answer: Alone Together

All he had to accompany him was his pianist. It was performed at the Donmar Theatre.

8. Which rose that he dedicated to "Research into Ovarian Cancer"?

Answer: First Love

It's also the name of one of his albums. Here is the story of the rose "First Love" in his words, from an interview done in 1995, after his SO's sister died.

"When Angela died, we all got a rose bush. One was put on her grave and then each of the members of the family have one in the garden. The name of the rose was 'First Love' which is the album I'm bringing out. It was just a symbol, really, for Angela. So all the money we make from the single is going to ROC, Research into Ovarian Cancer."

9. What was the name of his first album?

Answer: Michael Ball

Yes, self-titled. Some of his other albums are "First Love," "Centre Stage," and "A Love Story."

10. In which musical did he play the part of Giorgio?

Answer: Passion

It's in this Sondheim musical that he sings the haunting lines of "but I love Fosca, not the way that she loves me. But I love Fosca, and nothing with come of it! And if I shall die tomorrow, or live and be forced to go..."

Source: Author morrigan

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