1.
"A good girl and a bad boy fall for each other over the summer, but things get complicated when school starts." Which musical is this?
Correct Answer
B. Grease
Explanation
The correct answer is Grease. Grease is a musical that tells the story of a good girl, Sandy, and a bad boy, Danny, who fall in love during the summer. However, when school starts, they struggle to maintain their relationship due to the social expectations and pressures of their friends and peers. The musical explores themes of love, friendship, and the challenges of teenage life.
2.
Which musical has these songs- "I'll Cover You," "Light My Candle," "Santa Fe"?
Correct Answer
C. Rent
Explanation
The correct answer is Rent because the songs mentioned - "I'll Cover You," "Light My Candle," and "Santa Fe" - are all from the musical Rent. This musical, written by Jonathan Larson, follows a group of young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York City's East Village. The songs mentioned are popular and iconic numbers from the show.
3.
Which musical has this, "If I were a rich man, daidle deedle daidle daidle daidle deedle daidle dum…"?
Correct Answer
D. Fiddler on the Roof
Explanation
The correct answer is "Fiddler on the Roof." This musical features the famous song "If I were a rich man" which includes the lyrics "daidle deedle daidle daidle daidle deedle daidle dum."
4.
Elphaba is totally a victim of circumstances and wasn't always so mean. Name the musical.
Correct Answer
C. Wicked
Explanation
Wicked is the correct answer because the musical explores the backstory of Elphaba, who is the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. It reveals that she was misunderstood and mistreated due to her green skin, and her actions were a result of the circumstances she faced rather than inherent meanness. The musical showcases how she becomes the iconic character from The Wizard of Oz and provides a different perspective on the story.
5.
"Midnight, not a sound from the pavement. Has the moon lost her memory…?" Guess the name of the musical.
Correct Answer
B. Cats
Explanation
The correct answer is "Cats" because the given lyrics are from the song "Memory," which is a famous song from the musical "Cats." The lyrics mention midnight and the moon, which are both references to the musical's theme and setting.
6.
It's Jets vs. Sharks as a pair of star-crossed lovers struggle to be together in 1950s NYC. Which musical is this?
Correct Answer
C. West Side Story
Explanation
The given question describes a story about star-crossed lovers in 1950s NYC, which perfectly matches the plot of West Side Story. This musical is known for its portrayal of the rivalry between two gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, and the forbidden romance between Tony and Maria. Therefore, West Side Story is the correct answer.
7.
Which musical has these songs- "Only Us," "Words Fail," "Sincerely, Me"?
Correct Answer
C. Dear Evan Hansen
Explanation
The correct answer is Dear Evan Hansen. This musical features songs such as "Only Us," "Words Fail," and "Sincerely, Me."
8.
A group of struggling artists tried to keep the bills paid in New York's East Village at the dawn of the 90s. Which musical is this?
Correct Answer
B. Rent
Explanation
Rent is the correct answer because it is a musical that is set in New York's East Village in the early 1990s. The story revolves around a group of struggling artists who are trying to make ends meet and pay their bills. Rent addresses themes of poverty, creativity, and the HIV/AIDS crisis, making it a perfect fit for the given description. Avenue Q, Next to Normal, and In the Heights are all musicals that are set in different locations or time periods and do not match the given criteria.
9.
Which musical has these songs- "Beautiful," "Our Love Is God," "Dead Girl Walking"?
Correct Answer
C. Heathers
Explanation
The correct answer is Heathers. This musical features songs such as "Beautiful," "Our Love Is God," and "Dead Girl Walking."
10.
A wrongly-convicted barber takes revenge by murdering his customers.
Correct Answer
B. Sweeney Todd
Explanation
The correct answer is "Sweeney Todd" because the description matches the plot of the musical. In "Sweeney Todd," the main character, a barber named Sweeney Todd, is wrongly convicted and seeks revenge by murdering his customers. The musical explores themes of revenge, justice, and the consequences of unchecked power.