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Quiz about Broadway Musicals In Hollywood
Quiz about Broadway Musicals In Hollywood

Broadway Musicals In Hollywood Quiz


Here's a not-too-tough quiz about some broadway musicals that have gone on to become movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
15,174
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
7585
Last 3 plays: claudiadg (6/10), Guest 68 (10/10), pughmv (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who played the lead (Tevye) in the movie version of 'Fiddler on the Roof'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. A classic moment in 'Gigi' is the singing of 'Thank Heaven for Little Girls'. Who sings it in the movie? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who played the irresistible Lola in the movie version of 'Damn Yankees'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Another classic moment: 'sit down - you're rocking the boat' (from Guys and Dolls). Who sang it in the movie? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who played Dick Van Dyke's romantic interest (Rosie) in 'Bye Bye Birdie'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The movie version of 'West Side Story' was enhanced by the gymnastic skills of the actor who played Riff: Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Another classic moment: the singing of 'Old Man River' in 'Showboat', sung by: Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This actor earned a well-deserved Oscar for a great performance as the Master of Ceremonies in 'Cabaret' Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The female lead in the movie version of 'The King and I': Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The role of 'Mame' went to this actress in the musical movie version of that show: Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who played the lead (Tevye) in the movie version of 'Fiddler on the Roof'?

Answer: Topol

Good job, too. Bernardi (and Mostel, too, I think) played Tevye. Kiley did 'Man of La Mancha'.
2. A classic moment in 'Gigi' is the singing of 'Thank Heaven for Little Girls'. Who sings it in the movie?

Answer: Maurice Chevalier

The song is closely associated with him. Harrison did My Fair Lady.(Actually, it was originally a stage play (but not a musical).
3. Who played the irresistible Lola in the movie version of 'Damn Yankees'?

Answer: Gwen Verdon

Verdun the versatile. Gaynor did 'South Pacific'; Martin did just about everything. Caron did Gigi.
4. Another classic moment: 'sit down - you're rocking the boat' (from Guys and Dolls). Who sang it in the movie?

Answer: Stubby Kaye

He also did a nice turn on 'Jubilation T Cornpone' in 'Lil Abner'.
5. Who played Dick Van Dyke's romantic interest (Rosie) in 'Bye Bye Birdie'?

Answer: Janet Leigh

She wasn't in many musicals. Ann-Margret was a young girl in the movie. Shirley Jones did 'Oklahoma!'.
6. The movie version of 'West Side Story' was enhanced by the gymnastic skills of the actor who played Riff:

Answer: Russ Tamblyn

Amazing somersaults - which I believe he also did in 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'. Kerr was in 'South Pacific'; the others were in 'West Side Story.'
7. Another classic moment: the singing of 'Old Man River' in 'Showboat', sung by:

Answer: Paul Robeson

It became HIS song. Brynner was in 'King and I'. MacRae was 'Oklahoma!'. Keel was in 'Showboat' and 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.'
8. This actor earned a well-deserved Oscar for a great performance as the Master of Ceremonies in 'Cabaret'

Answer: Joel Grey

His best work. York had a non-singing role in the movie. Preston was in 'Music Man;' Walston was in 'Damn Yankees' and 'South Pacific.'
9. The female lead in the movie version of 'The King and I':

Answer: Deborah Kerr

Another nice job. Merman, of course, did many other roles.
10. The role of 'Mame' went to this actress in the musical movie version of that show:

Answer: Lucille Ball

Lansbury did it on Broadway. Movie was a bomb. Channing and Bailey were in 'Hello Dolly' (Show).
Source: Author robert362

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