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For Theatre Buffs Trivia Quiz

This one's for all you Theatre buffs out there!

A multiple-choice quiz by DarkHorse. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
DarkHorse

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
728

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1166

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was the original companion piece to the one-act play 'Lone Star' when it opened in New York? Hint

Private Wars

Graceland

Chug

Laundry and Bourbon

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Question 2 of 10

2. The musical 'Bye Bye Birdie' was loosely based on what real-life singer? Hint

Frankie Avalon

Ricky Nelson

Elvis Presley

Conway Twitty

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who wrote 'The Wake Of Jamey Foster'? Hint

Marsha Mason

Marsha Normon

Beth Henley

Jane Anderson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Recently, the role of 'Rizzo' in Grease has been played by the likes of Rosie O'Donnell, Brooke Shields, and Maureen McCormick. Who originated the role on Broadway? Hint

Adrienne Barbeau

Kathy Bates

Rita Moreno

Anette O'Toole

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the play 'Sylvia,' the title role was played by Sarah Jessica Parker. Sylvia was: Hint

A Dog

A Maid

A Prostitute

A Ghost

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Question 6 of 10

6. Playwright Israel Horowitz is related to a member of what 'boy band?' Hint

Backstreet Boys

N'Sync

Boyz 2 Men

Beastie Boys

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Question 7 of 10

7. Along with Tim Rice, 2 members of a 70's Pop group wrote the music for 'Chess.' Which Pop group? Hint

Styx

Captain and Tennille

ABBA

England Dan and John Ford Coley

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Question 8 of 10

8. The musical 'Godspell' was based on what book of the Bible? Hint

Mark

Psalms

John

Matthew

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'South Pacific' was based on a collection of short stories by: Hint

Warren H. Gore

Leon Uris

James Michener

Margaret Landon

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which artist was NOT associated with the creation of the musical 'Working'? Hint

James Taylor

Studs Turkel

Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Schwartz

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the original companion piece to the one-act play 'Lone Star' when it opened in New York?

Answer: Private Wars

Later, 'Laundry and Bourbon' was published as the companion piece.

2. The musical 'Bye Bye Birdie' was loosely based on what real-life singer?

Answer: Elvis Presley

The writers were inspired by the media frenzy surrounding Elvis's induction into the army to use a similar character to provide the plot line for their show. The name was originally going to be Elsworth, then Conway Twitty (until they discovered there was already a Conway Twitty), and finally became Conrad Birdie.

3. Who wrote 'The Wake Of Jamey Foster'?

Answer: Beth Henley

4. Recently, the role of 'Rizzo' in Grease has been played by the likes of Rosie O'Donnell, Brooke Shields, and Maureen McCormick. Who originated the role on Broadway?

Answer: Adrienne Barbeau

5. In the play 'Sylvia,' the title role was played by Sarah Jessica Parker. Sylvia was:

Answer: A Dog

Although Sarah Jessica Parker is certainly no dog!

6. Playwright Israel Horowitz is related to a member of what 'boy band?'

Answer: Beastie Boys

7. Along with Tim Rice, 2 members of a 70's Pop group wrote the music for 'Chess.' Which Pop group?

Answer: ABBA

8. The musical 'Godspell' was based on what book of the Bible?

Answer: Matthew

9. 'South Pacific' was based on a collection of short stories by:

Answer: James Michener

10. Which artist was NOT associated with the creation of the musical 'Working'?

Answer: Stephen Sondheim

Source: Author DarkHorse

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