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Quiz about A Musicals Greatest Hits Vol 2

A Musicals Greatest Hits Vol 2 Quiz

Volume 1 has been categorised as 'Difficult'. Therefore I shall be kind and make this one a lot easier. Curtain Up!

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

Author
KWIZLING

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
78,023

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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2787

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Question 1 of 10

1. A brand new musical opened in London on May 10, 2002. It is called 'We Will Rock You' and is based on the life of one of the greatest English rock bands. Which band is it? Hint

Led Zeppelin

The Rolling Stones

E.L.O.

Queen

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Question 2 of 10

2. Think about the music, not the setting, for these shows, and give the odd musical out. Hint

Oklahoma

South Pacific

Carousel

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bonnie Langford, Paul Nicholas, Elaine Page and Brian Blessed were the original cast members and all attended the very last performance of what show in May 2002? Hint

'Starlight Express'

'Blood Brothers'

'Notre Dame'

'Cats'

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Question 4 of 10

4. The writer of the afore mentioned new musical 'We Will Rock You' is Ben Elton. For which other major show did he write the lyrics? Hint

'Whistle Down The Wind'

'The Beautiful Game'

'Mamma Mia'

'Little Shop Of Horrors'

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ruthie Henshall, Claire Sweeney and Denise Van Outen have all played which character in 'Chicago'?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Having broken parole, this French guy changes his name to Madeleine and becomes Mayor...and so on' is an extremely basic precis of which musical? Hint

'Notre Dame'

'Les Miserables'

'L'Cage Aux Folles'

'French Without Tears'

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Question 7 of 10

7. The original movie starred Alan Bates and Hayley Mills as a child star. What musical did it eventually become? Hint

'Whistle Down The Wind'

'Oliver'

'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'

'David Copperfield'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical that includes the song 'Are You Sure You Want To Be Famous?' is based on life in? Hint

Hollywood

Bollywood

Dollywood

Cricklewood

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'You'll Never Walk Alone' has become a world-wide football (soccer) anthem, but in what musical is it featured? Hint

'The King And I'

'South Pacific'

'Carousel'

'The Pajama Game'

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Question 10 of 10

10. And finally. What musical would you find the character 'Rafiki'? Hint

'The Lion King'

'Rent'

'Cats'

'West Side Story'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A brand new musical opened in London on May 10, 2002. It is called 'We Will Rock You' and is based on the life of one of the greatest English rock bands. Which band is it?

Answer: Queen

Of course it's Queen. The musical is named after one of their greatest songs and features such wonderful characters as 'Scaramouche' and 'Fandango' from the lyrics of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.

2. Think about the music, not the setting, for these shows, and give the odd musical out.

Answer: Seven Brides For Seven Brothers

The other three were all great works of Rodgers and Hammerstein.

3. Bonnie Langford, Paul Nicholas, Elaine Page and Brian Blessed were the original cast members and all attended the very last performance of what show in May 2002?

Answer: 'Cats'

Yes sadly, the cast all licked their paws and headed off to pussy cat heaven. However, such was the demand for tickets, that a giant screen was displayed in Covent Garden, London so that many more could see it. Have no fear it will return. Cats have nine lives!

4. The writer of the afore mentioned new musical 'We Will Rock You' is Ben Elton. For which other major show did he write the lyrics?

Answer: 'The Beautiful Game'

Getting a name for himself our Ben. His career started as a left-of-centre stand-up comedy act, but over the years he has progressed into a major author, playwright, scriptwriter and lyricist.

5. Ruthie Henshall, Claire Sweeney and Denise Van Outen have all played which character in 'Chicago'?

Answer: Roxie Hart

If you did attempt Volume 1 then it would have helped you with this question.

6. 'Having broken parole, this French guy changes his name to Madeleine and becomes Mayor...and so on' is an extremely basic precis of which musical?

Answer: 'Les Miserables'

Valjean indeed. Such a good chap!

7. The original movie starred Alan Bates and Hayley Mills as a child star. What musical did it eventually become?

Answer: 'Whistle Down The Wind'

Great movie, 'Iffy' musical. Jim Steinman moves from Meatloaf to Apple Pie. Sorry, but for me it didn't work.

8. Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical that includes the song 'Are You Sure You Want To Be Famous?' is based on life in?

Answer: Bollywood

As Bollywood has become THE major film capital of the world, our friend ALW sees a new market for a musical. More power to his elbow and, in fact, his composing talent.

9. 'You'll Never Walk Alone' has become a world-wide football (soccer) anthem, but in what musical is it featured?

Answer: 'Carousel'

Nuff said!

10. And finally. What musical would you find the character 'Rafiki'?

Answer: 'The Lion King'

Great show and don't forget, 'Hakuna Matata'.

Source: Author KWIZLING

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