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Name That Show! Trivia Quiz

Can you pick what show each of these lyrics are from?

A multiple-choice quiz by ozchicago. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ozchicago

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,467

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. "I'm gonna be, a Yankee boy... my Uncle Sammy's pride and joy. I'll be a star spangled guy, love apple pie..."
What show are these lyrics from? Hint

Oklahoma!

Rags

Parade

The Magic Show

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Question 2 of 10

2. "There are two little words to lighten up your life, one word is husband the other is wife. Two little words to brighten any gloom, one word is Bride.... the other is Groom!"
Please name the show. Hint

Seven Brides, for Seven Brothers

Steel Pier

The Rink

A New Brain

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Question 3 of 10

3. "There is a fountain filled with blood, drawn from Immanuel's veins. And sinners plunged beneath that flood. Lose all their guilty stains." What show are these lyrics from? Hint

Jekyl and Hyde

Sweeny Todd

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Parade

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Question 4 of 10

4. Please name the show.
"I almost acted Chekhov, Ibsen, Shaw, Moliere. I almost starred as Peter Pan; imagine moi midair! I almost tackled Shakespeare, a blushing Juliet- And if the house were big enough I still could play her yet!"
Hint

South Pacific

Songs for a new world

Peter Pan

Thoroughly Modern Millie

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Let us out, let us out, let us out - the zoo is over loaded... let us out! Let us out! Let us out... the population has exploded..."
Please name the show these lyrics come from. Hint

The Rink

Do Re Mi

Kiss me Kate

Girl Crazy

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Question 6 of 10

6. "I was the creme de la creme, as I adjusted each hem -I keep on dazzling them at my particular store -Which was the best in the town."
What show are these lyrics from? Hint

Chicago

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Little Shop of Horrors

Hello Dolly!

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Question 7 of 10

7. "I slipped out this afternoon and bought some love insurance:
A most exclusive dress from gay Paree. It's sleek and chic and magnifique, with sex beyond endurance."
Please name the show. Hint

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Mack and Mabel

Mame

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Lida Rose, I'm home again, Rose to get the sun back in the sky. Lida Rose, I'm home again, Rose about a thousand kisses shy."
The show?
Hint

The Pajama Game

How to succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Bye Bye Birdie

The Music Man

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Question 9 of 10

9. "There was a time when I believed that you had power over me. I woke up and the fear was gone I found the strength to carry on. You twisted my reality and all my possibilities..."
What show are these lyrics from?
Hint

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Taboo

Tommy

Sweet Smell of Success

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Question 10 of 10

10. "I'll hold thee closely, as I say goodbye
And keep your image, in my memory's eye..."
Please name the show.
Hint

Chess

Sweeny Todd

Titanic

Kiss of the Spiderwoman

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "I'm gonna be, a Yankee boy... my Uncle Sammy's pride and joy. I'll be a star spangled guy, love apple pie..." What show are these lyrics from?

Answer: Rags

This song 'Yankee boy' is from the flop "Rags" (Shwartz/Strouse) (1987).

2. "There are two little words to lighten up your life, one word is husband the other is wife. Two little words to brighten any gloom, one word is Bride.... the other is Groom!" Please name the show.

Answer: Steel Pier

This song 'Two Little Words' is found in the Kander and Ebbs 1997 flop "Steel Pier". It was sung by Kristen Chenowith (she played Precious McGuire) making her Broadway debut.

3. "There is a fountain filled with blood, drawn from Immanuel's veins. And sinners plunged beneath that flood. Lose all their guilty stains." What show are these lyrics from?

Answer: Parade

This song, 'There is a Fountain', is an old gospel song that was used in the 1999 Jason Robert Brown musical "Parade".

4. Please name the show. "I almost acted Chekhov, Ibsen, Shaw, Moliere. I almost starred as Peter Pan; imagine moi midair! I almost tackled Shakespeare, a blushing Juliet- And if the house were big enough I still could play her yet!"

Answer: Thoroughly Modern Millie

"Thoroughly Modern Millie" was 2002's most awarded new show on Broadway, taking six Tony Awards including Best Musical. It was based on the 1960's Julie Andrews film of the same name.

5. "Let us out, let us out, let us out - the zoo is over loaded... let us out! Let us out! Let us out... the population has exploded..." Please name the show these lyrics come from.

Answer: Do Re Mi

The song is 'What's New at the Zoo' from "Do Re Mi".

6. "I was the creme de la creme, as I adjusted each hem -I keep on dazzling them at my particular store -Which was the best in the town." What show are these lyrics from?

Answer: Kiss of the Spider Woman

'Dressing Them Up' is from "Kiss of The Spider Woman". The Broadway premiere was May 3, 1993 at the Broadhurst Theatre. The show won seven Tony Awards.

7. "I slipped out this afternoon and bought some love insurance: A most exclusive dress from gay Paree. It's sleek and chic and magnifique, with sex beyond endurance." Please name the show.

Answer: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

'Paris Original' is from the 60's show, a satire of big business, "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying".

8. "Lida Rose, I'm home again, Rose to get the sun back in the sky. Lida Rose, I'm home again, Rose about a thousand kisses shy." The show?

Answer: The Music Man

'Lida Rose' from Meridith Wilson's "The Music Man".

Answer: Taboo

'I See Through You' from "Taboo", produced by Rosie O'Donnell and Adam Kenwright, opened on November 13, 2003 and ran for approximately 100 performances. It featured music by Boy George.

10. "I'll hold thee closely, as I say goodbye And keep your image, in my memory's eye..." Please name the show.

Answer: Titanic

'We'll Meet Tomorrow' from "Titanic The Musical" opened on Broadway in 1997. It won five Tony Awards including the award for Best Musical.

Source: Author ozchicago

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