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A Quiz of No Importance

"A Man of No Importance" was an Off-Broadway musical by the writing team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Set in Ireland in the 1960's, it tells the tale of a man trying to come to grips with who he is.

A multiple-choice quiz by anthonyrappfan. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
anthonyrappfan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
233,436

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty were the lyricist and composer respectively, but who wrote the book to the musical? Hint

Hugh Wheeler

Terrence McNally

Bob Martin

James Goldman

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Question 2 of 10

2. At which theater did "A Man of No Importance" play? Hint

Promenade Theatre

Second Stage Theater

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater

Union Square Theatre

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who played Alfie Byrne? Hint

Roger Rees

Luther Creek

Steven Pasquale

Sean McCourt

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Question 4 of 10

4. Alfie and his troupe of amateur actors stage their shows in this church: Hint

St. Bart's

St. Daniel's

St. David's

St. Imelda's

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Question 5 of 10

5. Alfie lives with his sister.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is Lily planning on marrying? Hint

Robbie

Bosie

Carney

Adam

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where is Adele Rice from? Hint

Roscommon

Cork

Bertley

Killarney

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which character sings "The Cuddles Mary Gave"? Hint

Carney

Baldy

Alfie

Robbie

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is Robbie in love with? Hint

Alfie

Mrs. Patrick

Adele

Carney

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finish this song title: "Tell Me ________"

Answer: (One word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty were the lyricist and composer respectively, but who wrote the book to the musical?

Answer: Terrence McNally

McNally also wrote the books for "Ragtime" and " Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune", as well as the book for "The Full Monty". He was born in 1938 in Florida. "Ragtime" ran from January 18, 1998 to January 16, 2000. "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune" ran from August 8th, 2002 to March 9th, 2003. "The Full Monty" ran from October 26, 2000 to September 1, 2002.

2. At which theater did "A Man of No Importance" play?

Answer: Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater

The Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater can be found on West 65th Street and seats 299 people. Other shows that have played there include "Elegies" and "Third". "Elegies" ran from March 2, 2003 to March 30, 2003 and "Third" ran from October 24, 2005 to December 18, 2005.

3. Who played Alfie Byrne?

Answer: Roger Rees

Roger Rees played Alfie Byrne, the main character in the musical. The musical is based on the movie of the same name, which starred Albert Finney.

4. Alfie and his troupe of amateur actors stage their shows in this church:

Answer: St. Imelda's

Alfie's day job is driving buses, but his passion lies in the theatre, where he and his acting company are putting on a production of Oscar Wilde's "Salome". As the play is onsidered too risque for 1960's Dublin, the group faces many challenges.

5. Alfie lives with his sister.

Answer: True

Alfie does indeed live with his sister Lily in their apartment. She claims that he needs someone to look after him and cook for him, but it's Alfie who does the cooking!

6. Who is Lily planning on marrying?

Answer: Carney

She is putting off the marriage to make sure Alfie is taken care of. Carney is part of Alfie's acting company and is a butcher by day. He begins to have reservations about the group's production of "Salome".

7. Where is Adele Rice from?

Answer: Roscommon

Adele is the woman who Alfie picks to portray Salome. She is new to Dublin and is an unwed mother. Roscommon is a town and a name of a county in Ireland that even has its own castle!

8. Which character sings "The Cuddles Mary Gave"?

Answer: Baldy

Baldy is the stage manager for the acting company. He suggests Alfie settle down and find a woman as he remembers his happy life with his late wife Mary.

9. Who is Robbie in love with?

Answer: Mrs. Patrick

Alfie is in love with Robbie, who in turn is in love with Mrs. Patrick, a mother of three. She does not return his love, and sees their affair as something pleasant with which to pass the time.

10. Finish this song title: "Tell Me ________"

Answer: Why

"Tell Me Why" is sung by Lily when Alfie reveals to her that he is gay. He should've known that she would love him no matter what, even if he is gay and despite the fact that she doesn't really support his amateur theatre ambitions.

Source: Author anthonyrappfan

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