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"Mary Poppins" Stage Show Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz all about the stage version of "Mary Poppins".

A multiple-choice quiz by miaelizabeth95. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
miaelizabeth95

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
281,958

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
396

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where did "Mary Poppins" first open? Hint

Broadway

West End

UK Tour

Bristol

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first person to play Mary Poppins in London? Hint

Laura Michelle Kelly

Scarlet Strallen

Ashley Brown

Lisa O'Hare

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Question 3 of 10

3. Is there an Original London Cast recording?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. How did they originally cast the part of Jane Banks in London, because of Legal reasons? Hint

Once

Three times

Twice

Five times

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Question 5 of 10

5. How did they originally cast the part of Michael Banks in London, because of Legal reasons? Hint

Three times

Once

Five times

Twice

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Question 6 of 10

6. There is a Broadway version of "Mary Poppins".

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Finish the lyrics- Mary Poppins:"By the time the wind has blown the weather vane around, I'll show you if I can. No matter what the circumstance for one thing I'm renowned, ..." Hint

"there's nothing else i feel i need to explain"

"I'm practically perfect in every way"

"My character is spit spot spic and span"

"Each virtue virtually knows no bound each trait is great and patiently sound"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Finish the lyrics: "When trying to express oneself, it's frankly quite absurd,
To leaf through lengthy lexicons to find the perfect word.
..." Hint

"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!"

"A little spontaneity keeps conversation keen,"

"Um-diddle-diddle-um-diddleye"

"Say it and wild animals would not seem so ferocious!"

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many sets of the children were cast in the Broadway version? Hint

Three

Five

Two

One

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Question 10 of 10

10. When "Mary Poppins" opened on Broadway were there any staging and costume changes?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did "Mary Poppins" first open?

Answer: Bristol

"Mary Poppins" ran in Bristol first and then moved to London. "Mary Poppins" closed in London on January 12th 2008.

2. Who was the first person to play Mary Poppins in London?

Answer: Laura Michelle Kelly

Ashley Brown is the only person listed here to play Mary Poppins that has not performed in London.

3. Is there an Original London Cast recording?

Answer: Yes

Laura Michelle Kelly can be heard on the recording.

4. How did they originally cast the part of Jane Banks in London, because of Legal reasons?

Answer: Five times

The five girls who originally played Jane in London are:
Charlotte Spencer, Nicola Bowman, Faye Spittlehouse, Carrie Fletcher and Poppy Lee Friar.

5. How did they originally cast the part of Michael Banks in London, because of Legal reasons?

Answer: Five times

The five boys who originally played Michael in London are:
Harry Stott, Jack Montgomery, Perry Millward, Ben Watton and Jake Catterall.

6. There is a Broadway version of "Mary Poppins".

Answer: True

Ashley Brown plays Mary Poppins, she is as American as an American can be and it was hard work for her to get the British accent.

7. Finish the lyrics- Mary Poppins:"By the time the wind has blown the weather vane around, I'll show you if I can. No matter what the circumstance for one thing I'm renowned, ..."

Answer: "My character is spit spot spic and span"

JANE
"Practically Perfect?"

MARY POPPINS
"So people say
Each virtue virtually knows no bound each trait is great and patiently sound
I'm practically perfect from head to toe
If I had a fault it would never dare to show
I'm so practically perfect in every way"

8. Finish the lyrics: "When trying to express oneself, it's frankly quite absurd, To leaf through lengthy lexicons to find the perfect word. ..."

Answer: "A little spontaneity keeps conversation keen,"

"You need to find a way to say, precisely what you mean...

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious!
If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious,"

Ensemble:
"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!"

9. How many sets of the children were cast in the Broadway version?

Answer: Three

The three original Michaels were still in the cast in January 2008.

10. When "Mary Poppins" opened on Broadway were there any staging and costume changes?

Answer: Yes

Some of the staging and costumes in the "Any Thing Can Happen" scene and the "Jolly Holiday" scene were changed when the show went to Broadway and the changes were soon transferred back to the London production.

Source: Author miaelizabeth95

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