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Without the words and music, we wouldn't have much of a musical! Do you remember who was responsible for all those tunes you were singing under your breath as you left the theatre?
88 quizzes and 1,232 trivia questions.
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Gilbert and Sullivan Gilbert and Sullivan (14 quizzes)
Kander and Ebb Kander and Ebb (3)
Lloyd Webber, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Andrew (40)
Rodgers and Hammerstein Rodgers and Hammerstein (9)
Sondheim Sondheim (8)
1.
  We Write the Songs - 10 questions - 5 mins
In this quiz you are matching two musicals that share the same songwriter or songwriters.
Average, 10 Qns, bernie73, Aug 17 22
Average
bernie73 gold member
Aug 17 22
133 plays
2.
  Maestros Of The Musicals popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Match the 10 musicals on the right to the composers and lyricists who wrote them.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash, Nov 07 20
Easier
darksplash
Nov 07 20
298 plays
3.
  Another Opening, Another Show - 10 questions - 3 mins
So many great songs came from musicals. In this quiz you are asked to match the musical with its writer or writers. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, Bob9491, Aug 28 20
Easier
Bob9491
Aug 28 20
490 plays
4.
  Night and Day: A Cole Porter Quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Cole Porter, both composer and lyricist, gave us many unforgettable songs which have lasted the tests of time. Hopefully this quiz will be delightful, delicious, and de-lovely.
Average, 10 Qns, mlcmlc, May 29 13
Average
mlcmlc gold member
892 plays
5.
  Victor Herbert popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
From the late 1890s until World War One, Victor Herbert (1859-1924) was the pre-eminent composer of the American musical theater.
Average, 10 Qns, ignotus999, Nov 21 13
Average
ignotus999
168 plays
6.
  Cole Porter Lyrics - 10 questions - 4 mins
They've been heard on the Broadway stage and in movie theaters. They've been recorded by stars such Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney, and Frank Sinatra. How closely have you been listening to the words?
Average, 10 Qns, chicagojanet, Jan 17 14
Average
chicagojanet
361 plays
7.
  Gershwin: Name that Show - 10 questions - 4 mins
These songs are from George Gershwin Broadway shows. Do you know which song is from which show?
Average, 10 Qns, mlcmlc, Jan 02 11
Average
mlcmlc gold member
747 plays
8.
  ALW or Boublil-Shonberg? - 10 questions - 2 mins
I'll give you the name of a musical. You tell me if Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote it or Boublil-Shonberg.
Easier, 10 Qns, ladymacb29, Aug 24 09
Easier
ladymacb29 editor
1912 plays
9.
  Men Who Make Broadway Musicals - 10 questions - 3 mins
See if you're able to recognize the great talents behind some famous Broadway musicals.
Average, 10 Qns, robert362, Jan 17 13
Average
robert362
1537 plays
10.
  Boublil and Schoenberg Musicals - 10 questions - 5 mins
Hello everyone! I'm back with another musical quiz, this time only on Boublil's and Schoenberg's work. But not only on the music, also a bit on the background. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, PearlQ19, Jun 28 13
Tough
PearlQ19
516 plays
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11.
  "Lord of the Dance" & "Feet of Flames" - 15 questions - 5 mins
This quiz is dedicated to Michael Flatley's original "Lord of the Dance," and "Feet of Flames" shows. Have fun and good luck!
Tough, 15 Qns, Aleris, Jan 17 12
Tough
Aleris
373 plays
12.
  The Lyrics of Gershwin - 10 questions - 4 mins
Ira Gershwin rules! (and George!) Just fill in the blanks!
Tough, 10 Qns, silk_rules, Aug 07 07
Tough
silk_rules
694 plays
13.
  Frank Wildhorn and His Musicals - 15 questions - 5 mins
A quiz on the composer of several wonderful musicals, including 'Jekyll and Hyde' and 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'.
Tough, 15 Qns, Lucy_Christine, Sep 11 14
Tough
Lucy_Christine
426 plays
14.
  Sir Tim Rice, The Musical Lyric Legend. - 10 questions - 5 mins
So much is written about ALW, but what about his erstwhile partner and lyrical genius,Sir Tim? He's worked with many other writers other than ALW so see how you get on with one of the UK's best exports.
Tough, 10 Qns, Kwizling, Dec 06 08
Tough
Kwizling
531 plays
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