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Quiz about Musical of Musicals
Quiz about Musical of Musicals

Musical of Musicals Trivia Quiz


Ever feel like bursting out into song? A musical is created when words simply cannot express the emotion or passion felt. Instead, feelings are put into songs. Answer the following questions about the wonders of musicals.

A multiple-choice quiz by matr1xfreak. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
matr1xfreak
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
255,757
Updated
Aug 07 22
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
2745
Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (15/15), Guest 172 (13/15), Guest 24 (12/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What musical has the following lyrics: "Mama, thinks I'm living in a convent. A secluded little convent in the southern part of France." Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Complete the following line from the musical, "Chicago":
"Pop. Six. Squish. Uh-uh. ________. Lipschitz"

Answer: (One Word)
Question 3 of 15
3. According to Bernardo in the song, "America" from "West Side Story", everything is free in America.


Question 4 of 15
4. Both the Broadway version and the movie version of "Phantom of the Opera" are exactly the same. In other words, the songs sung in the movie version of "Phantom of the Opera" were not altered from the Broadway version.


Question 5 of 15
5. Which of the following is an actual song from the musical "Kiss Me Kate"? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. This musical has songs such as "La Vie Boheme," "Light my Candle," and "Tango: Maureen."

Answer: (One Word)
Question 7 of 15
7. The renowned song from this musical is "Big Spender". Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. According to the musical, "Man of La Mancha," who is the Lord of La Mancha? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. "Movin' Out" is based on the songs of what musical legend? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Which musical was originally a movie that was made into a Broadway play in 1998? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. What musical invites you to, "Come and meet those dancing feet?" Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. "All That Jazz" is a biopic of what Broadway legend? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. "Our Town" does not have a set. (in the sense that term is usually used)


Question 14 of 15
14. Which musical is also known as "The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. According to the "Rocky Horror Show", which of the following is not an instruction for doing the "Time Warp"? Hint



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Dec 07 2024 : Guest 68: 15/15
Dec 06 2024 : Guest 172: 13/15
Dec 04 2024 : Guest 24: 12/15
Dec 03 2024 : Guest 203: 7/15
Dec 03 2024 : Guest 172: 12/15
Dec 03 2024 : Mpproch: 12/15
Dec 01 2024 : Guest 172: 14/15
Nov 30 2024 : southperth: 8/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What musical has the following lyrics: "Mama, thinks I'm living in a convent. A secluded little convent in the southern part of France."

Answer: Cabaret

The song is "Don't Tell Mama" sung by Sally Bowles in the musical "Cabaret." The movie version, starring Liza Minnelli, does not have this song.
2. Complete the following line from the musical, "Chicago": "Pop. Six. Squish. Uh-uh. ________. Lipschitz"

Answer: Cicero

The song is "Cell Block Tango." It is sung by Velma Kelly, and other inmates, about why they are currently in prison. However, according to the girls, "he had it comin." So how could you tell them that they were wrong?
3. According to Bernardo in the song, "America" from "West Side Story", everything is free in America.

Answer: False

Technically, everything is free in America, for a small fee in America.
4. Both the Broadway version and the movie version of "Phantom of the Opera" are exactly the same. In other words, the songs sung in the movie version of "Phantom of the Opera" were not altered from the Broadway version.

Answer: False

Some lyrics from the play are spoken in the movie (such as "look your future bride, just think of it...",). Other lines, such as in "...To our new chandelier" from "Masquerade" are changed atogether (the movie has the lyrics "...To our friends who are here.") However, most of the lyrics are kept in the movie.
Did you know, Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote "Angel of Music" for Sarah Brightman, the original Christine Daae?
5. Which of the following is an actual song from the musical "Kiss Me Kate"?

Answer: Brush Up Your Shakespeare

"Kiss Me Kate" is inspired by William Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew." The musical is based around a play within a play, which just so happens to be "Taming of the Shrew."
6. This musical has songs such as "La Vie Boheme," "Light my Candle," and "Tango: Maureen."

Answer: Rent

"Rent" won the 1996 Tony Award. The movie features six out of eight original cast members from the Broadway production as their original characters: Taye Diggs (Benny), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel), Jesse L. Martin (Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen), Adam Pascal (Roger), and Anthony Rapp (Mark).
7. The renowned song from this musical is "Big Spender".

Answer: Sweet Charity

The movie version of this musical, from Bob Fosse, stars Shirley MacLaine and Sammy Davis, Jr.
8. According to the musical, "Man of La Mancha," who is the Lord of La Mancha?

Answer: Don Quixote

In the song, "Man of La Mancha", the first line is "I am I, Don Quixote, the Lord of La Mancha. My destiny calls and I go."
9. "Movin' Out" is based on the songs of what musical legend?

Answer: Billy Joel

"Movin' Out" is based on Billy Joel's music with choreography by Twaila Tharp. The story line is told through interpreted dance with no dialog. The idea of having a musical based around band songs has become very popular. "Good Vibrations" is based off of The Beach Boys songs, "Mamma Mia" is written by two members of ABBA, and "We Will Rock You" is composed of Queen songs.
10. Which musical was originally a movie that was made into a Broadway play in 1998?

Answer: The Lion King

"The Lion King" was the 1994 Disney movie that was made into a Tony Award winning Broadway hit in 1998. "Cats" was based on a book of poems by T.S. Eliot. "Rent" was first introduced to Broadway in 1996, and hit movie theaters in 2005. "Jersey Boys" is based on the career of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It was first a Broadway play (2005) and was made into a movie in 2014.
11. What musical invites you to, "Come and meet those dancing feet?"

Answer: 42nd Street

"42nd Street" begins with the curtain slightly raised. This way, all the audience can see are those dancing feet. It really is quite amazing!
12. "All That Jazz" is a biopic of what Broadway legend?

Answer: Bob Fosse

Ann Reinking, who plays Kate Jagger, a part based on herself, had to audition several times before she was cast. Jessica Lange, also romantically linked to Bob Fosse, starred in this film. The ending of the film essentially predicts Fosse's own real-life fate.
13. "Our Town" does not have a set. (in the sense that term is usually used)

Answer: True

It is the butt of many jokes in movies and other musicals, usually in the form of, "let's borrow the set of 'Our Town'".
14. Which musical is also known as "The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"?

Answer: Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd is the Barber on Fleet Street. Don't eat the meat pies!
15. According to the "Rocky Horror Show", which of the following is not an instruction for doing the "Time Warp"?

Answer: Close your eyes

The criminologist tells the audience that "It's just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right. Put your hands on your hips, and bring your knees in tight." Richard O'Brien wrote "The Rocky Horror Show", and also wrote and acted in the movie version, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." This movie has achieved cult classic status, those which include annual midnight showings with audience participation.
Source: Author matr1xfreak

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