La la la! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Lilacs

The song 'We'll Gather Lilacs' is from Ivor Novello's operetta 'Perchance To Dream'. Novello was a composer, singer and actor, and one of Britains most famous 20th century performers. In 2005, London's Strand Theatre changed its name to the Novello Theatre as a tribute to him.

Answer: Kurt Weill and Ira Gershwin

Moss Hart wrote the book for 'Lady in the Dark', with lyrics by Ira Gershwin and lyrics by Kurt Weill. It tells the story of a fashion magazine editor who undergoes psychoanalysis. It premiered on Broadway in 1941, but closed in 1942 after only 467 performances.

Answer: Li'l Abner

The musical was based on the comic strip of the same name by Al Capp. With music by Gene De Paul, lyrics by Johnny Mercer and a book written by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank, 'Li'l' Abner' premiered on Broadway in 1956. It was made into a movie in 1959 starring Leslie Parish as Daisy Mae, and Peter Parmer in the title role.

Answer: Lost in the Stars

Maxwell Anderson wrote the book and lyrics for 'Lost in the Stars', with the music composed by Kurt Weill. It is based on Alan Paton's novel 'Cry, the Beloved Country'. It premiered on Broadway on 1949 and closed in 1950 after just 273 performances.

Answer: Lock Up Your Daughters

Set in 1735, 'Lock Up Your Daughters' explores the lives of three men who live for seducing and bedding virtuous young ladies. Lionel Bart wrote the lyrics, with the music composed by Laurie Johnson. Lionel Bart's most well known musical is 'Oliver!'

Answer: Let It Ride

'Let It Ride' premiered in 1961, but only ran for 68 performances. Abram S. Ginnes wrote the book, with music and lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. It is based on George Abbot's 1935 Broadway farce 'Three Men on a Horse'.

Answer: James Lapine

James Lapine also wrote the libretti for each of these musicals, winning Tony Awards for Best Book for 'Into the Woods' and 'Passion', and the Pulitzer Prize for 'Sunday in the Park with George'.

Answer: Rodgers and Hammerstein

'Love, Look Away' is from Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Flower Drum Song' which premiered in 1958.
'Lonely Room' is from 'Oklahoma' which premiered in 1943, and is one of their best known and most popular musicals. It has had numerous revivals, including one with movie star Hugh Jackman in the lead role of Curly.

Answer: The Woman in White

It opened in London in 2004, but closed in 2006. Andrew Lloyd Webber has enjoyed past success with long running musicals such as 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'Cats'. Its cast has included (at various times) noteable performers such as Michael Crawford, Michael Ball, Ruthie Henshall and Maria Friedman in leading roles.

Answer: Lorenzo

Leila is from the operetta 'Iolanthe'.
Leonard Meryll is from 'The Yeomen of the Guard'.
Luiz is from 'The Gondoliers'.