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Musicals Hodgepodge Trivia Quiz

This is just a fun quiz about a variety of musicals. Enjoy!

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

Author
aurorerio

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,807

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
449

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the 1970 musical for which Richard Rodgers provided the music? Hint

Two By Two

Flower Drum Song

Carousel

South Pacific

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who created the musical "Runaways"? Hint

Elizabeth Szwados

Susan Stroman

Julie Traymor

Wendy Wasserstein

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Question 3 of 10

3. What musical was adapted from the film "The Shop Around The Corner"? Hint

Bloomingdales

She Loves Me

Macy's

I Can Get It For You Wholesale

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who originated the role of Mr. McAfee in "Bye, Bye Birdie"? Hint

Robert Morse

Buddy Hackett

Paul Lynde

Robert Preston

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Katharine Hepburn's musical debut on Broadway? Hint

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

The Lion in Winter

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Coco

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many daughters does Tevye have in "Fiddler on the Roof"? Hint

Three

Ten

Six

Five

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Question 7 of 10

7. Complete this song title from "Hair": "What a Piece of Work is ______". Hint

Man

Done

Art

Love

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which musical did Shirley MacLaine go from understudy to star? Hint

Hello Dolly

Sweet Charity

The Pajama Game

Fiddler on the Roof

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who directed the original production of "Ballroom"? Hint

Michael Kidd

Harold Prince

Michael Bennett

Joe Leyton

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Question 10 of 10

10. What song does Sancho Panza sing in Act One of "Man of La Mancha"? Hint

The Impossible Dream

Golden Helmet of Mambrino

I Really Like Him

Little Bird, Little Bird

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the 1970 musical for which Richard Rodgers provided the music?

Answer: Two By Two

The musical telling of Noah and his ark starred Danny Kaye. Although it was not originally well-received, it has since found affection from audiences around the world in local productions and revivals.

2. Who created the musical "Runaways"?

Answer: Elizabeth Szwados

It was one of the first Broadway shows to be "workshopped", developed with input from real kids who had lived their lives on the streets. The original soundtrack album is considered a collector's item.

3. What musical was adapted from the film "The Shop Around The Corner"?

Answer: She Loves Me

The original film starred James Stewart and Margaret Sullivan. The original stage production starred Barbara Cook.

4. Who originated the role of Mr. McAfee in "Bye, Bye Birdie"?

Answer: Paul Lynde

He played the role both on Broadway and in the film. An audience favourite was his rendition of "Ode to Ed Sullivan".

5. What was Katharine Hepburn's musical debut on Broadway?

Answer: Coco

She played the role of Coco Chanel. Although not commercially successful, for those who saw the original production, it was unforgettable.

6. How many daughters does Tevye have in "Fiddler on the Roof"?

Answer: Five

They are: Tzeitel, Chava, Hodel, Shprintze and Bielke. Bette Midler played one of the daughters during the Broadway run.

7. Complete this song title from "Hair": "What a Piece of Work is ______".

Answer: Man

The title comes from a line in Shakespeare's "Hamlet". In Act II, Scene 2, Hamlet addresses Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.

8. In which musical did Shirley MacLaine go from understudy to star?

Answer: The Pajama Game

Shirley MacLaine was understudy for Carol Haney and went on after Ms. Haney had injured her ankle. The rest is Broadway history.

9. Who directed the original production of "Ballroom"?

Answer: Michael Bennett

It was his last production before he died. There was controversy about the original production, with many audience-goers objecting to Bea's affair with a married man. However, Dorothy Loudon's performance was legendary, especially her rendition of "Fifty Per Cent".

10. What song does Sancho Panza sing in Act One of "Man of La Mancha"?

Answer: I Really Like Him

Irving Jacobson originated the role of Sancho. One of the longest-running musicals in Broadway history, it has been revived there at least three times.

Source: Author aurorerio

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