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"Mary Poppins" The Musical Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about "Mary Poppins", the musical. It relates to both the West End production and UK tour of the show. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by demurechicky. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
demurechicky

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,179

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
597

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Mary Poppins" originally opened at the Bristol Hippodrome on 18th September 2004. Which West End Theatre became the home of the production on 15th December that year? Hint

Prince of Wales Theatre

London Palladium

Prince Edward Theatre

Lyric Theatre

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following actresses has NOT played the part of Mary Poppins during the West End production or tour? Hint

Caroline Sheen

Scarlett Stallen

Connie Fisher

Lisa O'Hare

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following actors was the original UK Bert? Hint

Daniel Crossley

Jason Donavon

Gavin Creel

Gavin Lee

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the West End production of "Mary Poppins", children under three years of age were banned from seeing the show.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is the British producer of the stage production of "Mary Poppins"? Hint

Tony Richardson

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Cameron Mackintosh

Tim Rice

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Question 6 of 10

6. Julie Andrews, the original Mary Poppins in the film, visited the show as a guest on 17th March 2005.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. There were eight new songs featured in the stage production of "Mary Poppins", including "Brimstone and Treacle" (Parts 1 and 2). Which character sang Part 1 of the song? Hint

Mrs Brill

Mrs Corry

Miss Smythe

Miss Andrew

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following songs was in the stage musical, but not the film? Hint

A Spoonful of Sugar

Feed the Birds

Practically Perfect

Jolly Holiday

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Question 9 of 10

9. The national tour for the musical "Mary Poppins" commenced on 4th June 2008 and finished on 18th April 2009 in Cardiff. Which actress played the part of Winifred Banks in the last show? Hint

Louise Bowden

Eliza Lumley

Linzi Hateley

Rebecca Thornhill

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Question 10 of 10

10. Lisa O'Hare, who played Mary Poppins between 6th November 2006 to 19th May 2007, was an understudy to Laura Michelle Kelly in the original production.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Mary Poppins" originally opened at the Bristol Hippodrome on 18th September 2004. Which West End Theatre became the home of the production on 15th December that year?

Answer: Prince Edward Theatre

"Mary Poppins" closed at the Prince Edward Theatre on 12th January 2008.

The UK tour of the musical commenced on 4th June 2008 and finished in Cardiff on 18th April 2009.

2. Which of the following actresses has NOT played the part of Mary Poppins during the West End production or tour?

Answer: Connie Fisher

The first actress who played Mary Poppins was Laura Michelle Kelly. She played the role for 400 performances of the show and left on 29th October 2005, her replacement being Scarlett Strallen.

At the Olivier awards in 2005 Laura Michelle Kelly won 'Best Actress in a Musical', for the role of Mary Poppins.

Connie Fisher starred in Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of "The Sound of Music", which opened at the London Palladium on 15th November 2006. She won the role via the reality talent contest,"How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria".

3. Which of the following actors was the original UK Bert?

Answer: Gavin Lee

Gavin Lee originally auditioned to be the understudy for the role of Bert, but was successful in landing the role. Gavin Lee also played Bert on Broadway when "Mary Poppins" opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre on 16th November 2006.

Daniel Crossley and Gavin Creel have both played Bert.

Jason Donavon played the role of Joseph in Andrew Lloyd Webber's, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" from 1991 to 1992.

4. During the West End production of "Mary Poppins", children under three years of age were banned from seeing the show.

Answer: True

"Mary Poppins" was deemed too 'scary' for children under three years of age, so children under three were barred from seeing the production. Parents were also warned that the show might even be too 'scary' for under sevens.

5. Who is the British producer of the stage production of "Mary Poppins"?

Answer: Cameron Mackintosh

Cameron Mackintosh received a knighthood for services to musical theatre in 1996.

The Delfont Mackintosh Group, headed by Cameron Mackintosh, owns seven London theatres including the Prince Edward and Geilgud.

Mackintosh produced "Cats" in 1981 and "Phantom of the Opera" in 1986, both of which were written by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

6. Julie Andrews, the original Mary Poppins in the film, visited the show as a guest on 17th March 2005.

Answer: True

Julie Andrews played Mary Poppins in the 1964 film. Dick Van Dyke was cast as Bert in the film.

On 17th March 2005, during the curtain calls, Julie Andrews appeared on stage; she spoke about her recollection of making the film.

7. There were eight new songs featured in the stage production of "Mary Poppins", including "Brimstone and Treacle" (Parts 1 and 2). Which character sang Part 1 of the song?

Answer: Miss Andrew

The character of Miss Andrew is the former nanny of George Banks, she is described as a 'brutal tyrant'. Miss Andrew is hired by Winnifred Banks, when Mary Poppins leaves the children for a short time.

Rosemary Ashe originally played the part of Miss Andrew. She had dual roles in the stage production also playing the part of Miss Smythe, the secretary to the bank chairman, where George Banks was employed.

8. Which of the following songs was in the stage musical, but not the film?

Answer: Practically Perfect

"Practically Perfect" was written by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, who also wrote the other new songs featured in the stage musical.

9. The national tour for the musical "Mary Poppins" commenced on 4th June 2008 and finished on 18th April 2009 in Cardiff. Which actress played the part of Winifred Banks in the last show?

Answer: Louise Bowden

Linzi Hateley played Winnifred Banks in the original cast. She was also cast as Donna in "Mama Mia", making her first appearance on 5th March 2007.

10. Lisa O'Hare, who played Mary Poppins between 6th November 2006 to 19th May 2007, was an understudy to Laura Michelle Kelly in the original production.

Answer: True

Lisa O'Hare has also played the role of Eliza Doolittle in "My Fair Lady", which was also produced by Cameron Mackintosh.

Poppy Tierney was cast as a Mary Poppins understudy at the same time as Lisa O'Hare.

Source: Author demurechicky

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