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Wicked-ifyed Trivia Quiz

Do you know everything about the actors/actresses who have played parts in "Wicked"? If you think you do, then this is the quiz for you!

A multiple-choice quiz by pintopony. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
pintopony

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,058

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1338

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the actress who first played Nessarose? Hint

Michelle Kwan

Michelle Federer

Kristy Cates

Melissa Fahn

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Question 2 of 10

2. Chris Fitzgerald played Dr. Dillamond.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the "Wicked" workshop, who played Elphaba before Idina came into the picture? Hint

Shoshana Bean

Stephanie J. Block

Jenna Leigh Green

Kendra Kassebaum

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who played Nessarose, then Elphaba, and then moved to the musical "Brooklyn" to play the title character? Hint

Eden Espinosa

Karmine Alers

Christina Applegate

Kristen Leigh Gorski

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Question 5 of 10

5. When was Shoshana Bean's first official show as Elphaba? Hint

January 11, 2005

January 11, 2004

January 9, 2005

January 9, 2004

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Question 6 of 10

6. Idina Menzel got married in 2003 to the actor who played what character for a short time? Hint

Boq

The Wizard

Dr. Dillamond

Fiyero

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who played the original Madame Morrible? Hint

Carol Kane

Shelley Carole

Carole Shelley

Jan Neuberger

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of the actresses who played Glinda is nicknamed JLT. What does this stand for? Hint

Joanna Lee Thomas

Jennifer Leigh Thomas

Jennifer Laura Thompson

Joanna Lauren Thompson

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Question 9 of 10

9. What has Shoshana Bean said her dream role is? Hint

Fanny Brice, "Funny Girl"

Maureen Johnson, "Rent"

Mayzie LaBird, "Seussical"

Brumhilde Esterhazy, "On the Town"

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Question 10 of 10

10. The character Boq and the Tinman are one and the same.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the actress who first played Nessarose?

Answer: Michelle Federer

Michelle Federer has also been in "A Man of No Importance" as understudy for Adele and guest starred on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" and "All My Children".

2. Chris Fitzgerald played Dr. Dillamond.

Answer: False

Chris Fitzgerald played Boq in the original Broadway cast.

3. In the "Wicked" workshop, who played Elphaba before Idina came into the picture?

Answer: Stephanie J. Block

Stephanie J. Block originated the role of Elphaba, but the creators decided they wanted a "name" to sell more tickets. This proved to be very successful, seeing as "Wicked" has been such a hit and has made Idina Menzel a very famous Broadway performer.

4. Who played Nessarose, then Elphaba, and then moved to the musical "Brooklyn" to play the title character?

Answer: Eden Espinosa

Eden Espinosa first played Elphaba's little sister Nessa, then played Elphaba herself. This role helped her get the lead role in "Brooklyn: The Musical" and helped show off her amazing voice.

5. When was Shoshana Bean's first official show as Elphaba?

Answer: January 11, 2005

Although Shoshana had been in the show before as an understudy, her first official show was on the 11th.

6. Idina Menzel got married in 2003 to the actor who played what character for a short time?

Answer: Fiyero

Idina and Taye Diggs met while both originated the roles of Maureen and Benny respectively in "Rent", and got married in 2003.

7. Who played the original Madame Morrible?

Answer: Carole Shelley

Carole Shelley played the evil character Madame Morrible, and plays the same character in the "Wicked" Tour.

8. One of the actresses who played Glinda is nicknamed JLT. What does this stand for?

Answer: Jennifer Laura Thompson

Jennifer Laura Thompson was also in "Urinetown", and played Glinda alongside Idina many times, along with Shoshana Bean.

9. What has Shoshana Bean said her dream role is?

Answer: Fanny Brice, "Funny Girl"

Shoshana's singing role models are Whitney Houston and Barbra Streisand, which explains why she'd want to perform the role that Barbra originated.

10. The character Boq and the Tinman are one and the same.

Answer: True

In the beginning of the musical, Boq is a munchkin who is in love with Galinda. When Nessarose becomes mad at him, she tries to read the spellbook but ends up shrinking Boq's heart. To stop his pain, Elphaba turns him into the Tinman where he doesn't need a heart.

Source: Author pintopony

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