Name the Musical Trivia

1. In what musical would you hear the lyrics, "Sit down John, sit down John, for God's sake, John, sit down"?

From Quiz Mixture of Musicals

Answer: 1776

"1776" first opened in 1969 and ran for 1,217 performances. A revival of the show came in 1997. Both the music and lyrics were done by Sherman Edwards. The book was done by Peter Stone. "1776" is a musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The John referred to in the lyrics was John Adams, who was not well liked by the others. They found him to be rather annoying.

From Quiz My Favourite Musicals

Answer: Wicked

Adapted as a musical by Stephen Schwartz from the Gregory Maguire novel, 'Wicked' follows the story of the Wicked Witch of the West (Elphaba) before she gained notoriety. 'Popular' is sung by Glinda (the Good Witch of the North) to Elphaba as she explains the benefits of being liked. I was lucky enough to see the first run in the West End with Idina Menzel, who originated the role of Elphaba on Broadway and in San Francisco.

From Quiz Lyrics to Songs From Musicals!

Answer: Guys and Dolls

In "Guys and Dolls," Sky Masterson, a gambler, sings these lyrics in the song "Luck be a Lady," after his new love, a missionary named Sarah Brown, discovers he has merely been spending time with her to win a bet. She then wants nothing more to do with this poor gambler, who in fact has been changed from his gambling ways. His only chance to prove this to her lies in bringing a dozen sinners to a prayer meeting, which will only happen if he wins his next roll with the gamblers. Thus, he desires "luck" to be a "lady," and politely show what he'd like to see on the dice.

From Quiz Musical lyrics!

Answer: The Sound of Music

This line is from the song "Edelweiss" written by Rodgers and Hammerstein. This song is sung by Captain Von Trapp and is about the (unofficial) national flower of Switzerland.

From Quiz Broadway Lyrics

Answer: My Fair Lady

Eliza Doolittle sang these words during the song "I Could Have Danced All Night" in the musical "My Fair Lady".

From Quiz Supply the Lyric to Name the Musical

Answer: Camelot

This story is based on the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. In this song King Arthur is listing all the unique qualities of this place to entice Guenevere to stay and be his queen. This musical was an Alan Lerner and Frederic Loewe production.

From Quiz Broadway Bound

Answer: Cabaret

"And as for, and as for me, I made my mind up back in Chelsea, when I go, I'm going like Elsie. Start by admitting from cradle to tomb, it isn't that long a stay." It's actually from the song "Cabaret" as well. It's sung near the end of the play. "Cabaret" was made into a movie as well, featuring this song and most of the others from the original play.

From Quiz Name that Musical

Answer: Chess

"Chess" opened in London in 1986, with music by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, lyrics by Tim Rice. Notable actors from the original London cast include Elaine Paige, Tommy Korberg, and Murray Head. In 1988, "Chess" premiered on Broadway, but was altered drastically from the original version. This particular song is titled, "Nobody's Side", sung by the character Florence Vassey (Elaine Paige).

From Quiz Musical Theatre Lyric Match

Answer: Annie

From the Act I number, "We'd Like To Thank You, Herbert Hoover".

From Quiz Guess the Musical Part 2

Answer: Li'l Abner

These are lyrics from the song "Past my Prime" from the musical Li'l Abner.

From Quiz Name That Show!

Answer: Rags

This song 'Yankee boy' is from the flop "Rags" (Shwartz/Strouse) (1987).

From Quiz Obscure Musical Lyrics

Answer: Caroline Or Change

"Caroline Or Change" was nominated for 6 Tony awards including best musical, best actress in a musical and best original score. In the show, the main character Caroline is the black maid of a Southern family, including the young boy Noah. The title has a double meaning, referring to the era of social change and a family argument surrounding the spare change Caroline repeatedly finds in Noah's pants pockets.

From Quiz I Want... Broadway

Answer: Wicked

This is from "The Wizard and I" one of my most favorite 'I want' songs from one of my most favorite shows. It is sung by Elphaba, who hopes to meet the wizard, who she believes can make all her dreams come true.

From Quiz Broadway Songs

Answer: Miss Saigon

From Kim's solo "I'd Give My Life for You," a tribute to her son Tam.

From Quiz My Broadway Resume

Answer: Godspell

This was my first show at a professional theater. Therefore, it means so much to me and it's a great show too. This line is from the song "By My Side." In the middle of the song, Judas narrates how he betrays Jesus.

From Quiz Love Songs of Broadway

Answer: My Fair Lady

From the song "On the Street Where You Live." Freddy sings it to profess his adoration for Eliza (though he doesn't actually sing it to her.) Julie Andrews was widely expected to reprise her Broadway-originating role of Eliza Dolittle for the 1964 movie version. However, at the time she was a virtual unknown and the producers were unsure of her bankability, hence Audrey Hepburn's casting. Of course, that same year she would go on to release "Mary Poppins" and then "The Sound of Music."

From Quiz Unrequited Love Songs: Showtunes

Answer: Follies

From the song "Losing My Mind". I first fell in love with this song when I heard Michael Ball perform it on his CD "The Musicals".

From Quiz My Top 50 Broadway Songs... Even More

Answer: Gypsy

From "Some People", where Mama Rose is badly bitten with the show-biz bug, and is determined to find a way to get her two young daughters into show business - whatever it takes.

From Quiz Where's it From?

Answer: Fiddler on the Roof

From "If I were a Rich Man". Teyve is praying that God will make him rich which he believes will make him happy. I love this musical. It has some great funny lines and some real poignant moments.

From Quiz Lyrics from Musicals

Answer: Songs For A New World

Composed of beautiful songs by Jason Robert Brown.

From Quiz My Top 50 Broadway Songs... More of Them

Answer: South Pacific

From "Honeybun." South Pacific had many classic songs such as "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair," "Some Enchanted Evening," and "Bali Ha'i," but this was the only one that I liked.

From Quiz Broadway Song Lyrics

Answer: Merrily We Roll Along

From the song "Our Time." "Merrily We Roll Along" is about three characters who start out as high school friends and we witness their friendship gradually dissolve as they go through different experiences in their lives. Chronologically, the story is told backwards, so at the end of the show we hear this song that marks the beginning for these character, as they graduate from high school and express their hopes and dreams for the future.

From Quiz Musicals for Fanatics!

Answer: Singin' in the Rain

This is from the song "You Are My Lucky Star", sung by Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelly.

From Quiz Musicals Rule

Answer: Aspects of Love

"Aspects of Love" is an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

From Quiz Lyrics to My Favorite Songs

Answer: Jekyll & Hyde

From the song "Someone Like You". In this song, Lucy, who's never known love or kindness, imagines what being in love with Dr. Jekyll would be like.

From Quiz More Musical Mania!

Answer: Les Miserables & Les Mis & Les Miz

From the song 'In My Life.' Sung by Eponine about Marius' expressions of love for Cosette.

From Quiz Great Songs from Great Musicals!

Answer: Saturday Night

From the song 'Class.' Gene tells of his desire live a rich lifestyle.

From Quiz My Top 50 Broadway Songs, Part 2

Answer: "My Fair Lady"

From "On the Street Where You Live." "My Fair Lady" is a musical version of the play "Pygmalion," where a professor of phonetics attempts to teach proper English to Eliza, a flower girl. This song is sung by Freddy, who has fallen in love with Eliza. Here he sings about how just being on the street where she lives is wonderful to him.

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