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Sweeney Todd Trivia Quiz

If you think you know the bloody musical "Sweeney Todd", you might want to reconsider. For this quiz, it's a good idea to have seen the show. This will cover both the original version, concert, the revival, the 2007 movie, and the locations.

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

Author
boardwalkman

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
276,433

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote the music and lyrics for "Sweeney Todd"? Hint

Stephen Schwartz

Clark Gesner

Jeff Marx and Bobby Lopez

Stephen Sondheim

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the beginning of the Original Version, the audience is blasted to attention by a shrill factory whistle. Is this the same in the 2005 revival?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who played the title role in the Original Cast? Hint

Johnny Depp

George Hearn

Len Cariou

Michael Cerveris

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Question 4 of 10

4. What star of one of the most controversial mockumentaries of 2006 plays Adolfo Pirelli in the 2007 "Sweeney Todd" movie? Hint

Ed Sanders

Christopher Lee

Sacha Baron Cohen

Johnny Depp

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who played Tobias in the 2000 and 2001 concert? Hint

Neil Patrick Harris

David Hess

Manoel Felciano

Michael Cerveris

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Question 6 of 10

6. What Broadway theater housed "Sweeney Todd" when it opened in 1979? Hint

Golden Theatre

Uris Theater

Hilton Theatre

Palace Theatre

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Question 7 of 10

7. What British actress, who won an Oliver Award for her role in "Mary Poppins", plays the Beggar Woman in the 2007 "Sweeney Todd" movie? Hint

Audra McDonald

Laura Michelle Kelly

Patti LuPone

Bebe Neuwirth

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who played Mrs. Lovett in the 2000 Concert, 2001 Concert Televised, and 2005 Revival of "Sweeney Todd"? Hint

Angela Lansbury

Patti LuPone

Judy Kaye

Sara Rice

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who played the Beggar Woman in the concert in 2000? Hint

Diane DiMarzo

Audra McDonald

Lauren Molina

Sara Rice

10. In the 1979 version of "Sweeney Todd" Sweeney waltzes Mrs. Lovett into an oven and traps her in a fiery grave. In the 2005 revival, she dies differently. How does she die in the 2005 Revival? Hint

She gets shot

She gets run over by a Ford F-150

She gets stabbed

Sweeney Todd slits her throat

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote the music and lyrics for "Sweeney Todd"?

Answer: Stephen Sondheim

Sondheim's works include "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way To the Forum" and "Company".

Stephen Schwartz did music and lyrics for "Wicked", Jeff Marx and Bobby Lopez for "Avenue Q", and Clark for the revival of "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown".

2. In the beginning of the Original Version, the audience is blasted to attention by a shrill factory whistle. Is this the same in the 2005 revival?

Answer: No

The whistle is only when Sweeney kills someone, in the revival.

3. Who played the title role in the Original Cast?

Answer: Len Cariou

George appeared as "Sweeney Todd" in 1982 and in the 2000 and 2001 concerts. Michael appeared in the 2005 Broadway Revival. Johnny appears as Sweeney Todd for Tim Burton's movie of the musical released late December/ Early January 2007. The movie was rated R by the MPAA.

4. What star of one of the most controversial mockumentaries of 2006 plays Adolfo Pirelli in the 2007 "Sweeney Todd" movie?

Answer: Sacha Baron Cohen

That movie which was the most controversial mockumentary of 2006? "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" (whew!)

5. Who played Tobias in the 2000 and 2001 concert?

Answer: Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris is also known for playing Barney in the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS. Felciano played Tobias in the revival. David Hess and Michael Cerveris were both Sweeney Todd. Hess went on tour with the show, playing the title character.

6. What Broadway theater housed "Sweeney Todd" when it opened in 1979?

Answer: Uris Theater

The Uris Theater is now called, believe it or not, the Gershwin Theater, home of the smash hit, "Wicked".

7. What British actress, who won an Oliver Award for her role in "Mary Poppins", plays the Beggar Woman in the 2007 "Sweeney Todd" movie?

Answer: Laura Michelle Kelly

Laura has also been in "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Lord of the Rings".

8. Who played Mrs. Lovett in the 2000 Concert, 2001 Concert Televised, and 2005 Revival of "Sweeney Todd"?

Answer: Patti LuPone

In 2005, she took a vacation for three weeks to play Rose in "Gypsy".

9. Who played the Beggar Woman in the concert in 2000?

Answer: Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald starred in "110 in the Shade" and in the "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off "Private Practice".

10. In the 1979 version of "Sweeney Todd" Sweeney waltzes Mrs. Lovett into an oven and traps her in a fiery grave. In the 2005 revival, she dies differently. How does she die in the 2005 Revival?

Answer: Sweeney Todd slits her throat

This is the last time in the 2005 revival where you hear the factory whistle go off.

Source: Author boardwalkman

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