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Andrew Lippa's "The Wild Party" Quiz

As I, sadly, never was fortunate enough to watch this ingenious show, this quiz will mostly focus on lyrics and other basic information. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by amywats. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
amywats

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
209,001

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
212

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Two of the performers in the original Broadway cast of "The Wild Party" later married. Which two? Hint

Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel

Brian d'Arcy James and Idina Menzel

Brian d'Arcy James and Julia Murney

Taye Diggs and Julia Murney

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Question 2 of 10

2. "She had grey eyes/ lips like..." How does this lyric end? Hint

coals aglow

parting cherries

blushing rose

Christmas bows

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Though an attic full of strangers/ May hold many hidden dangers/ There's a quality I like..." What's the next line? Hint

she's blonde

she's alone

she's mysterious

she's unknown

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Burrs's profession? Hint

vaudeville dancer

clown

Wall Street broker

speak-easy owner

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Question 5 of 10

5. For what role did Idina Menzel, who played Kate in "The Wild Party," win a Tony in 2004? Hint

Millie in "Thoroughly Modern Millie"

Maureen in "Rent"

Elphaba in "Wicked"

Jo in "Little Women: The Musical"

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is "the one thing that [Burrs and Queenie] had in common"? Hint

They were both good in bed.

They both hated each other.

They were both violent and mean.

They both loved wild parties.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who does Burrs kiss to make Queenie jealous? Hint

Madelaine

Nadine

Mae

Kate

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Question 8 of 10

8. Kate was "born in a ditch" in what state? Hint

Oklahoma

South Carolina

West Virginia

Alabama

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Question 9 of 10

9. Queenie finally tires of Burrs's violent ways and runs away with Black in hopes of a better life.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What biblical character does Burrs play in Oscar and Phil d'Armano's Bible-based musical "Good Heavens"? Hint

Jesus

Abraham

Noah

Adam

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Two of the performers in the original Broadway cast of "The Wild Party" later married. Which two?

Answer: Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel

Taye and Idina met while performing in "Rent" on Broadway and became a couple soon after. They went on to perform together in "The Wild Party." On January 11, 2003, the couple was married at Montego Bay, Jamaica, the location of Diggs's movie "How Stella Got Her Groove Back."

2. "She had grey eyes/ lips like..." How does this lyric end?

Answer: coals aglow

The song "Queenie Was A Blonde" from which these lyrics were taken was based on a poem by Joseph Moncure March that was published in 1928.

3. "Though an attic full of strangers/ May hold many hidden dangers/ There's a quality I like..." What's the next line?

Answer: she's alone

Madelaine sings this song, "An Old-Fashioned Love Story," as she is on the prowl for a new lesbian love interest.

4. What is Burrs's profession?

Answer: clown

In the song "Queenie Was a Blonde," Burrs's skill as a clown is described: "He could make 'em laugh/ Bend their ribs in half." The song goes on to characterize Burrs as a "very scary clown" because of his violent tendencies.

5. For what role did Idina Menzel, who played Kate in "The Wild Party," win a Tony in 2004?

Answer: Elphaba in "Wicked"

Idina Menzel won the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical in 2004 for her portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba. She had previously been nominated in 1996 for her role as Maureen in "Rent." Sutton Foster won Best Actress in 2001 as Millie in "Thoroughly Modern Millie." She was also nominated as Jo in "Little Women: The Musical" in 2005.

6. What is "the one thing that [Burrs and Queenie] had in common"?

Answer: They were both good in bed.

Burrs and Queenie are described as being "good in bed" in the opening song, "Queenie Was a Blonde."

7. Who does Burrs kiss to make Queenie jealous?

Answer: Nadine

Nadine is introduced in "What a Party" as being a minor. Burrs begins violently kissing her as he sees the flirtation between Queenie and Black as they dance in "The Juggernaut."

8. Kate was "born in a ditch" in what state?

Answer: West Virginia

Kate, a former hooker, sings of her low beginnings in "Look at Me Now." She also shows off her boyfriend of the moment, Mr. Black, in whom Queenie takes an immediate interest.

9. Queenie finally tires of Burrs's violent ways and runs away with Black in hopes of a better life.

Answer: False

Queenie does tire of Burrs's violent tendencies, but before she can start a new life with Black, a fight breaks out between the two men, and Burrs is accidently killed. Black runs away to escape punishment, and Queenie escapes separately to begin a new life alone.

10. What biblical character does Burrs play in Oscar and Phil d'Armano's Bible-based musical "Good Heavens"?

Answer: Adam

Queenie, Burrs, and several other cast members sing the song "A Wild, Wild Party" from "Good Heavens." Although Abraham does appear in the song, Noah and Jesus do not.

Source: Author amywats

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