Broadway Shows Quiz

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Challenge note: The hard round is designed to be difficult. Take your time, use the hints, and read each explanation before moving on.

Question 1:

Which Broadway show features the song 'Memory'?

Think about a musical with feline characters.
Cats - Cats, based on T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, features the iconic song 'Memory' sung by the character Grizabella.

Question 2:

Which Broadway show is set in the French revolution?

Think about a musical with a French title.
Les Misérables - Les Misérables is a musical based on the 1862 novel by Victor Hugo, set in early 19th-century France against the backdrop of the French revolution.

Question 3:

Which Broadway show features Elphaba and Glinda as the main characters?

Think about a musical based on a novel by Gregory Maguire.
Wicked - Wicked is a musical that tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda the Good Witch, before the events of The Wizard of Oz.

Question 4:

Which Broadway show features the character Christine Daaé and the Phantom?

Think about a musical with a mysterious character known as the Phantom.
The Phantom of the Opera - The Phantom of the Opera is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the French novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra by Gaston Leroux.

Question 5:

Which Broadway show is based on the life of Alexander Hamilton?

Think about a musical with a title that is the surname of a historical figure.
Hamilton - Hamilton is a musical that tells the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, with music, lyrics, and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Question 6:

Which Broadway show is known for the song 'Defying Gravity'?

This show explores the untold story of the witches of Oz.
Wicked - Wicked, a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, features the iconic song 'Defying Gravity' sung by the character Elphaba.

Question 7:

Which Broadway show is based on the novel by Victor Hugo?

This musical is set in 19th-century France.
Les Misérables - Les Misérables, also known as Les Mis, is a sung-through musical based on the 1862 novel of the same name by Victor Hugo.

Question 8:

Which Broadway show features the character Roxie Hart and the song 'All That Jazz'?

This show is set in the 1920s and explores the themes of celebrity and scandal.
Chicago - Chicago is a musical with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, and it is based on a 1926 play of the same name.

Question 9:

Which Broadway show features the character Evan Hansen and the song 'You Will Be Found'?

This show revolves around a high school student dealing with social anxiety.
Dear Evan Hansen - Dear Evan Hansen is a musical with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and it addresses the themes of mental health and the impact of social media.

Question 10:

Which Broadway show is based on the 2007 film directed by Adrienne Shelly?

This show features themes of empowerment and self-discovery.
Waitress - Waitress is a musical with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, and it tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and pie maker who dreams of a better life.

Question 11:

Which Broadway show features the song 'Being Alive'?

This musical explores the intricacies of modern relationships.
Company - 'Being Alive' is a powerful song from the musical 'Company', expressing the protagonist's longing for a meaningful relationship.

Question 12:

Which Broadway show features the character Fanny Brice?

This musical features the iconic song 'People'.
Funny Girl - 'Funny Girl' is a musical that tells the story of Fanny Brice, a beloved Ziegfeld Follies star.

Question 13:

Which Broadway show features the character Mrs. Lovett?

This musical is often referred to as the 'demon barber musical'.
Sweeney Todd - 'Sweeney Todd' is a dark and thrilling musical that features the character Mrs. Lovett, who becomes involved in Sweeney Todd's sinister schemes.

Question 14:

Which Broadway show features the song 'The Music of the Night'?

This musical is based on a classic French novel.
The Phantom of the Opera - 'The Phantom of the Opera' showcases the mesmerizing song 'The Music of the Night' sung by the Phantom.

Question 15:

Which Broadway show features the character Kim and is set during the Vietnam War?

This musical is an adaptation of the opera 'Madama Butterfly'.
Miss Saigon - 'Miss Saigon' is a powerful musical that tells the tragic love story of Kim and Chris during the Vietnam War.