Musical Theatre Magic: A Broadway Quiz!
Welcome to the enchanting world of musical theatre! From the dramatic arches of the Paris Opera House to the energetic streets of Baltimore, musicals have a unique way of transporting us into diverse realms, while echoing stories of passion, dreams, and resilience. Whether you’re a seasoned theatre-goer or a curious newbie, this quiz promises to take you on a journey through some of Broadway’s most iconic shows. So, clear your throat, imagine the spotlight, and let’s see if you can hit the high notes with your musical knowledge. Break a leg!
Which musical is based on Victor Hugo's 1862 novel and features songs like 'I Dreamed A Dream' and 'Do You Hear the People Sing'?
Phantom of the Opera
Les Misérables
Chicago
West Side Story
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Which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the Paris Opera House?
Cats
Evita
Jesus Christ Superstar
The Phantom of the Opera
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Defying Gravity and Popular are songs from which hit musical?
Phantom of the Opera
The Lion King
Wicked
Chicago
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In which musical will you find the character Tracy Turnblad trying to integrate a TV dance show?
Hairspray
Grease
Rent
Legally Blonde
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Which musical is based on a book by Gregory Maguire and serves as a prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz'?
Into the Woods
The Wiz
Wicked
Once Upon a Mattress
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Which musical features a tribe of cats called the Jellicles?
Cats
Rent
West Side Story
Pippin
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Who wrote the music and lyrics for the hit musical 'Into the Woods'?
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Tim Rice
Stephen Sondheim
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Which musical tells the story of the witches of Oz before Dorothy's arrival?
The Wiz
The Wizard of Oz
Wicked
Ozma's Return
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In 'The Sound of Music', which song does Maria sing to teach the children the solfege scale?
My Favorite Things
Edelweiss
Climb Ev'ry Mountain
Do-Re-Mi
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Which American Founding Father is the main focus of the musical 'Hamilton'?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
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Who starred as the original Phantom in 'The Phantom of the Opera' on Broadway?
Robert Pattinson
Hugh Jackman
Michael Crawford
Patrick Wilson
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Mamma Mia! is a jukebox musical based on the songs of which popular band?
The Beatles
Queen
ABBA
The Rolling Stones
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Which musical is based on the life of Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentine president Juan Perón?
Chicago
The Sound of Music
Evita
Sunset Boulevard
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In which musical does the song 'Memory' feature?
Cats
Les Misérables
Phantom of the Opera
Rent
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'The Circle of Life' and 'Hakuna Matata' are songs from which musical?
Aladdin
The Little Mermaid
Beauty and the Beast
The Lion King
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Rent is loosely based on which Puccini opera?
Tosca
Turandot
Madama Butterfly
La Bohème
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Which ABBA song gives 'Mamma Mia!' its title?
Dancing Queen
Fernando
Waterloo
Mamma Mia
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Who wrote the music, lyrics, and book for 'Dear Evan Hansen?
Stephen Schwartz
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Lin-Manuel Miranda
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