Broadway Trivia Questions
Explore your knowledge of Broadway with this engaging trivia quiz. Test your understanding of classic musicals, key characters, and historical settings. Ideal for theatre enthusiasts and learners looking to deepen their appreciation of stage arts.
- 1.
Which country was the setting of "Pacific Overtures"?
- A.
Japan
- B.
Italy
- C.
France
- D.
Canada
Correct Answer
A. Japan -
- 2.
In which decade was the musical "Chicago" set?
- A.
The 1830's
- B.
The 1920's
- C.
The 2010's
- D.
The 1960's
Correct Answer
B. The 1920's -
- 3.
In "Annie", what best describes the character Sandy?
- A.
Villain
- B.
Orphan
- C.
Pet
- D.
Parent
Correct Answer
C. Pet -
- 4.
Daddy Warbucks and Rooster were characters in which 1976 musical?
- A.
By Jove
- B.
Annie
- C.
My Fair Lady
- D.
Hair
Correct Answer
B. Annie -
- 5.
Which English monarch was a character in 1976's "Rex"?
- A.
Alexander The Great
- B.
Henry VIII
- C.
Ivan The Terrible
- D.
Hamlet
Correct Answer
B. Henry VIII -
- 6.
Who had the longest run as the title character in "Peter Pan"?
- A.
Sweeny Todd
- B.
Sandy Duncan
- C.
Sid Caesar
- D.
Bob Fosse
Correct Answer
B. Sandy Duncan -
- 7.
In "My Fair Lady" what does Eliza Doolittle sell?
- A.
Beans
- B.
Flowers
- C.
Eggs
- D.
Elixer
Correct Answer
B. Flowers -
- 8.
Who makes a bet that he can teach Eliza Doolittle to speak proper English?
- A.
Humbert Humbert
- B.
Harry Hamlin
- C.
Henry Higgins
- D.
Hubert Humphrey
Correct Answer
C. Henry Higgins -
- 9.
According to "Oliver" what have you "Got to Pick"?
- A.
Your Poison
- B.
Your Friends Wisely
- C.
Your Feet Up
- D.
A Pocket Or Two
Correct Answer
D. A Pocket Or Two -
- 10.
Which titular Broadway character was friends with the Artful Dodger?
- A.
Oliver
- B.
Gypsy
- C.
Rocky Horror
- D.
Dolly
Correct Answer
A. Oliver -
- 11.
According to "Annie", what are "You Never Fully Dressed Without"?
- A.
A Jacket
- B.
A Smile
- C.
Two Shoes
- D.
A Friend
Correct Answer
B. A Smile -
- 12.
Which 1960's TV show was featured in "Bye Bye Birdie"?
- A.
M.A.S.H
- B.
Solid Gold
- C.
The Ed Sullivan Show
- D.
60 Minutes
Correct Answer
C. The Ed Sullivan Show -
- 13.
Which musical is set in 1870's New England?
- A.
South Pacific
- B.
Carousel
- C.
Grease
- D.
Annie
Correct Answer
B. Carousel -
- 14.
In "Grease" what was "Greased Lightnin'"?
- A.
A Gang
- B.
A Dance
- C.
A Nickname
- D.
A Car
Correct Answer
D. A Car -
- 15.
Who was the first "Phantom of the Opera" in the Broadway musical?
- A.
Steve Caporillo
- B.
Steve Barton
- C.
Michael Feinstein
- D.
Michael Crawford
Correct Answer
D. Michael Crawford -
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