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Quiz about MusicalsBut With A Cryptic Twist

Musicals...But With A Cryptic Twist! Quiz

This combines your musical knowledge with your cryptic skills. I will describe a famous musical or show tune in cryptic fashion. You have to deduce what it is. Trust me it is not too hard at all. Overtures and beginners please.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kwizling. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Kwizling

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
71,692

Updated
Aug 12 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1207

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. 'I wish you'd stop sobbing about some South American country'. What is the song? Hint

South Of The Border

Don't Cry For Me Argentina

Mexicali Rose

Crying

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'What is this novice nun doing with all these kids'? What show is this? Hint

The King And I

The Sound of Music

Annie

No No Nanette

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'I'm considering my options about giving up a life of crime'. What song is this? Hint

Everything Changes

Thinking It Over

I'm Reviewing The Situation

I Dreamed a Dream

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'I know that it don't seem a lot extra, but what do you expect for a machinist'? What show is this song from? Hint

The Pajama Game

Annie

Matchgirls

Les Miserables

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'Stop throwing bunches of flowers at me, you know that everyone will start talking'. What is the title of is this song? Hint

Love Changes Everything

One Hand, One Heart

On The Street Where You Live

People Will Say We're In Love

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Every night at 3:00 am. I always hear somebody's CDs playing'. What show is this song from ? Hint

West Side Story

Cats

Rent

The Phantom Of The Opera

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'If you're suffering from problems of the heart and need to know how, see a therapist.' What show tune is this? Hint

Where Is Love

Tonight

Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

I Don't Know How To Love Him

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'What do you mean, Mr. de Mille's not available'? What show is this? Hint

Annie Get Your Gun

On The Town

Singin' In The Rain

Sunset Boulevard

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'I am sure it's alright initially, to put Los Angeles before one of 'The Simpsons'.' Now what is the name of this show?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Tabby, Persians and Siamese'. What show is this?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'I wish you'd stop sobbing about some South American country'. What is the song?

Answer: Don't Cry For Me Argentina

This song produced 2 hit singles. Not only from the stage show, but also Madonna's version from the movie. Stage show version was miles better.

2. 'What is this novice nun doing with all these kids'? What show is this?

Answer: The Sound of Music

Are you getting the hang of it? The 'novice nun' is Maria. 'All these kids' are the Von Trapp family. Easy isn't it?

3. 'I'm considering my options about giving up a life of crime'. What song is this?

Answer: I'm Reviewing The Situation

Fagin's song from 'Oliver'. Ron Moody's performance of this song in the film was brilliant, and the way he interpreted the lyrics was done with such humour and pathos. Great Stuff.

4. 'I know that it don't seem a lot extra, but what do you expect for a machinist'? What show is this song from?

Answer: The Pajama Game

Arguments about the raise in pay per hour for the workers in the 'Sleep-Tite Pajama Company' turns into the song 'Seven and a Half Cents'. This musical comedy was bursting with inventive dancing and hit songs like 'Hey There', 'Hernando's Hideaway' and 'Steam Heat'.

A 1950's Broadway favorite by the songwriting team of Richard Adler and Jerry Ross ('Damn Yankees'), 'The Pajama Game' is the winner of 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical for its high spirited pace, vitality and brilliance. I also hear that it's coming back.

5. 'Stop throwing bunches of flowers at me, you know that everyone will start talking'. What is the title of is this song?

Answer: People Will Say We're In Love

Laurey sings to Curly 'People will say We're In Love'. One of the classic love songs from 'Oklahoma'. 'Don't throw bouquets at me'...

6. 'Every night at 3:00 am. I always hear somebody's CDs playing'. What show is this song from ?

Answer: The Phantom Of The Opera

'The Music Of The Night' from the wonderful 'The Phantom of the Opera'.

7. 'If you're suffering from problems of the heart and need to know how, see a therapist.' What show tune is this?

Answer: I Don't Know How To Love Him

From the original Rock Opera 'Jesus Christ, Superstar'. ALW and Sir Tim's entree into the musical theatre world. Thank God it was accepted, no pun intended.

8. 'What do you mean, Mr. de Mille's not available'? What show is this?

Answer: Sunset Boulevard

The musical version of Billy Wilder's famous movie, with stars such as Elaine Paige, Patty Lupone and Petula Clark playing the role of Norma Desmond on the London Stage.

9. 'I am sure it's alright initially, to put Los Angeles before one of 'The Simpsons'.' Now what is the name of this show?

Answer: Oklahoma

Take OK, (initially alright), next to LA, (Los Angeles), add HOMA, (Homer Simpson), and you have OK-LA-HOMA. Doesn't it make you groan!

10. 'Tabby, Persians and Siamese'. What show is this?

Answer: cats

You must already know enough trivia about 'Cats', so I won't bore you with more. I do hope you enjoyed this slant on our love of the muscals. T.T.F.N....Ta Ta For Now.

Source: Author Kwizling

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