FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Come Follow the Band! Trivia Quiz

"Barnum" debuted on Broadway in 1980 with Jim Dale in the title role. How much do you know about this little-done show?

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

Author
anthonyrappfan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
231,458

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
197

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these actors was NOT in the original Broadway cast? Hint

Glenn Close

Jim Dale

Michael Crawford

Terrence Mann

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. According to Joice Heth, three men out of five do what? Hint

They end up locked up or hung

They die happy

They succeed in life

They have children

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Who originated the role of Barnum in London? Hint

Colm Wilkinson

Jim Dale

Michael Crawford

Robert Lindsay

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Which oddity is not mentioned in "Museum Song"? Hint

A reproduction of the Cyclops' retina

Seals who paint!

A Mona Lisa made of ice

Crystal blowing

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. According to "Come Follow the Band", which instrument is likened to a burst of crystal? Hint

Xylophone

Trombone

Spiegel

Glockenspiel

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. When Jim Dale went on vacation, who filled in for him? Hint

Tony Orlando

Larry Kert

Harvey Evans

Mike Burstyn

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. What song from "Barnum" appears on Anthony Warlow's CD, "Centre Stage"? Hint

The Colors of my Life

I Like Your Style

Museum Song

Bigger Isn't Better

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. How much did it cost to get into Barnum's museum? Hint

One quarter

One dollar

Fifty cents

Seventy-five cents

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these Tony awards did "Barnum" not win? Hint

Best Actor in a Musical

Best Scenic Design

Best Costume Design

Best Featured Actress

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. What drink does Tom Thumb mention in his song "Bigger Isn't Better"? Hint

Soda

Gin

Brandy

Whiskey

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these actors was NOT in the original Broadway cast?

Answer: Michael Crawford

While Crawford played the title role in the movie adaptation, he was not in the original Broadway cast.

2. According to Joice Heth, three men out of five do what?

Answer: They end up locked up or hung

The role of Joice Heth, the supposed nurse of George Washington who was over 100 when Barnum toured with her, was originated on Broadway by Terri White. She has also been seen in "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Welcome to the Club".

3. Who originated the role of Barnum in London?

Answer: Michael Crawford

Michael Crawford is widely-known as the original Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera". Less fondly remembered are his crossdressing dual roles in "Dance of the Vampires".

4. Which oddity is not mentioned in "Museum Song"?

Answer: Seals who paint!

I went to an aquarium where they had trained two seals to fingerpaint. Of course, with a seal, it would be called flipper-painting!

5. According to "Come Follow the Band", which instrument is likened to a burst of crystal?

Answer: Glockenspiel

"Glockenspiel" is a very fun word to say, but is it equally fun to play? In all my years as a musician, I've never heard a glockenspiel, although I've had more than enough dulcimer!

6. When Jim Dale went on vacation, who filled in for him?

Answer: Tony Orlando

Tony Orlando played the role of Barnum from May 5th, 1981, to May 25th of the same year. Orlando was also seen in "Smokey Joe's Cafe" as the special guest star. He was the lead singer of the band Tony Orlando and Dawn.

7. What song from "Barnum" appears on Anthony Warlow's CD, "Centre Stage"?

Answer: The Colors of my Life

Anthony Warlow is an Australian musical theatre performer who has previously been seen in "Les Miserables" (Enjrolas), "Phantom of the Opera" (Phantom) and "Grease!" (Teen Angel).

8. How much did it cost to get into Barnum's museum?

Answer: One dollar

The price of entry into the museum is mentioned in Barnum's line before he starts singing "Museum Song".

9. Which of these Tony awards did "Barnum" not win?

Answer: Best Featured Actress

Jim Dale won a Tony for his portrayal, and Theoni Aldredge won another Tony for her costumes, but Glenn Close did not win for her role as Chairy Barnum.

10. What drink does Tom Thumb mention in his song "Bigger Isn't Better"?

Answer: Brandy

"I've et your scrap and washed it down with just a nip of brandy" proclaims Thumb as he tells the audience that "Bigger Isn't Better". General Tom Thumb, the midget, was one of Barnum's better known attractions.

Source: Author anthonyrappfan

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor agony before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.