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Beyond "Rent"-Anthony Rapp Trivia Quiz

Anthony Rapp is a stage and film actor known best for his role of Mark Cohen, the nerdy filmmaker, in the musical "Rent". What do you know about his other movies or stage credits?

A multiple-choice quiz by anthonyrappfan. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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anthonyrappfan

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6 mins

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220,431

Updated
Aug 08 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. What role did Anthony play in the Broadway musical "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"? Hint

Charlie Brown

Linus

Snoopy

Schroeder

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Anthony's character in "A Beautiful Mind"? Hint

John

Dante

Sam

Bender

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Question 3 of 10

3. Before directing the film version of "Rent", Chris Columbus directed Anthony in what movie? Hint

"Adventures in Babysitting"

"Six Degrees of Separation"

"A Beautiful Mind"

"The Little Prince"

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Question 4 of 10

4. Anthony began touring with the musical "Little Shop Of Horrors" in August of 2004. When did he leave the tour? Hint

January 2005

October 2004

December 2004

November 2004

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what state was Anthony born? Hint

New York

Illinois

New Mexico

Maine

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Question 6 of 10

6. Anthony composed music for a movie.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Complete this song title from a musical that Anthony has been in: "________ Number Generation"

Answer: (One word.)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Anthony recorded a solo album, "Look Around". When was it released? Hint

1998

2001

2000

2002

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Question 9 of 10

9. Anthony starred in a movie musical called "Open House". Which role did he play? Hint

Joel Rodman

Ron Tucker

Dave Torkensen

Barry Farnsworth

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Question 10 of 10

10. Anthony took part in a benefit event called "The 24 Hour Plays of 2005". Which play did he appear in? Hint

"Pressure is a Privilege"

"That Other Person"

"In The Dark"

"The Windows"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What role did Anthony play in the Broadway musical "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"?

Answer: Charlie Brown

Anthony can be heard on the revival cast recording of the show, where he played the insecure Charlie Brown. The show itself, which featured Anthony from 4th Febuary 1999 to 13 June 1999, was a series of short vignettes from a day in the life of Charlie Brown.

2. What was the name of Anthony's character in "A Beautiful Mind"?

Answer: Bender

"A Beautiful Mind", starring Russell Crowe, was released in 2001. It's the true story of mathemetician John Nash, who suffered from schizophrenia and later won the Nobel Prize. Anthony played Bender, one of Nash's assistants.

Bender is also the name of the alcoholic robot on "Futurama". (The robot's full name is Bender Bending Rodruigez.)

3. Before directing the film version of "Rent", Chris Columbus directed Anthony in what movie?

Answer: "Adventures in Babysitting"

Anthony appeared in "Adventures in Babysitting" in 1987 when he was sixteen. He played Darryl, the neighbor boy with an unhealthy fixation on sex. The film was about a group of people who get inadvertently caught up in a Mafia deal.

4. Anthony began touring with the musical "Little Shop Of Horrors" in August of 2004. When did he leave the tour?

Answer: December 2004

Anthony played Seymour, the shy and occasionally bumbling assistant in a flower shop, who discovered a peculiar plant he named Audrey II. "Little Shop of Horrors" was made into a movie in 1986 with Rick Moranis playing the role of Seymour.

5. In what state was Anthony born?

Answer: Illinois

Anthony was born on 26th October 1971 in Joliet, Illinois. He began acting when he was only six years old.

6. Anthony composed music for a movie.

Answer: True

Anthony composed the score to the 2003 movie "Fake ID", about a young man coming to grips with his heterosexuality in a dominantly homosexual world.

7. Complete this song title from a musical that Anthony has been in: "________ Number Generation"

Answer: Random

"Random Number Generation" was a song from "Hedwig and the Angry Inch". Anthony played the title role in the touring production of the musical, which is about a transvestite who underwent a botched sex change operation.

8. Anthony recorded a solo album, "Look Around". When was it released?

Answer: 2000

There were no hit singles from this CD. Many "Rent" alumni are also musicians. Adam Pascal, who played Roger, has recorded two CDs, and Idina Menzel, who played Maureen, also has a solo CD.

9. Anthony starred in a movie musical called "Open House". Which role did he play?

Answer: Barry Farnsworth

"Open House" was a 2004 movie about real estate. Barry Farnsworth was a very enthusiastic realtor trying to sell one particular house. He really wanted to see the house go to some good people.

10. Anthony took part in a benefit event called "The 24 Hour Plays of 2005". Which play did he appear in?

Answer: "Pressure is a Privilege"

Anthony played Trisan. Other stage actors showcased in this event were Adam Pascal, Tracie Thoms, Ben Shenkman, Alan Tudyk and Hayden Christensen. All the plays presented were written, directed, rehearsed and shown within 24 hours.

Source: Author anthonyrappfan

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