Musical Theatre Trivia

Step into the dazzling world of Broadway and beyond, where the magic of music and drama collide on stage. Test your knowledge of the enchanting realm of musical theatre, from classic productions to contemporary masterpieces. How well do you know the songs, characters, and stories that have graced the world of musicals?

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Musical Theatre Questions

1. In which musical would you find the characters Jean Valjean and Javert?
2. Who composed the music for "The Phantom of the Opera"?
3. Which musical features the song "Defying Gravity"?
4. In "Cats," what is the name of the character often associated with the song "Memory"?
5. What is the longest-running Broadway musical of all time?
6. In "The Sound of Music," what is the name of the family's governess?
7. Which musical is based on the life of P.T. Barnum?
8. What is the setting of the musical "West Side Story"?
9. Who wrote the musical "Rent"?
10. In "Hamilton," who shoots Alexander Hamilton in the fatal duel?
11. Which musical features the song "One Day More"?
12. In "Wicked," who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West?
13. What is the opening song of "Les Misérables"?
14. Who is known as the "Master of the House" in "Les Misérables"?
15. Which musical features the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks?
16. In "The Lion King," what is the name of Simba's evil uncle?
17. Who played Elphaba in the original Broadway production of "Wicked"?
18. What is the name of the opera house in "The Phantom of the Opera"?
19. In "Mamma Mia!," which band's music is featured?
20. Who is the title character in "Hello, Dolly!"?
21. Which musical features the song "Seasons of Love"?
22. In "Chicago," who is the ruthless lawyer defending the murderesses?
23. What is the name of the magical nanny in "Mary Poppins"?
24. Who composed the music for "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"?
25. In "Evita," what is Eva Perón's title?
26. Which musical is based on the 1903 play "Liliom" by Ferenc Molnár?
27. Who played the original Phantom in "The Phantom of the Opera"?
28. What is the name of the plant in "Little Shop of Horrors"?
29. In "Cats," which Jellicle cat is known for being curious?
30. Who wrote the musical "Into the Woods"?
31. Which musical features the characters Mark, Roger, and Mimi?
32. In "The Book of Mormon," where are the two main characters sent for their mission?
33. What is the profession of the main character in "Funny Girl"?
34. Which musical tells the story of a pie-maker with a special talent?
35. In "A Chorus Line," what is the final song of the musical?
36. Who composed the music for "Cats"?
37. What is the name of the phantom's love interest in "The Phantom of the Opera"?
38. Which musical features the song "I Dreamed a Dream"?
39. In "The King and I," where is Anna originally from?
40. Who played the original Maria in "The Sound of Music" on Broadway?
41. Which musical features the song "Luck Be a Lady"?
42. In "Rent," what is the name of the landlord who wants to evict the characters?
43. What is the name of the cat in "Cats" who is a theatrical cat with a Shakespearean style?
44. Which musical is based on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet"?
45. In "Les Misérables," what is the name of Fantine's daughter?
46. Who played the original Glinda in "Wicked" on Broadway?
47. Which musical tells the story of a young girl with extraordinary telekinetic powers?
48. In "Annie," what is the name of the billionaire who adopts Annie?
49. Who played the original Sweeney Todd in the Broadway production?
50. Which musical features the characters Roxy Hart and Velma Kelly?
51. In "The Phantom of the Opera," what is the name of the opera the characters are performing?
52. Who composed the music for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"?
53. Which musical features the song "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat"?
54. In "Miss Saigon," what is the name of the bar owned by the Engineer?
55. Who played the original Eliza Doolittle in "My Fair Lady" on Broadway?
56. Which musical explores the themes of mental illness and treatment with electroconvulsive therapy?
57. In "Fiddler on the Roof," what is the name of the main character?
58. What is the name of the revolutionary group in "Les Misérables"?
59. Which musical tells the story of the witches of Oz before Dorothy arrived?
60. In "Cabaret," what is the name of the nightclub where most of the action takes place?

Musical Theatre Answers

1. "Les Misérables"
2. Andrew Lloyd Webber
3. "Wicked"
4. Grizabella
5. "The Phantom of the Opera"
6. Maria
7. "The Greatest Showman"
8. New York City (Upper West Side)
9. Jonathan Larson
10. Aaron Burr
11. "Les Misérables"
12. Elphaba
13. "Look Down"
14. Thénardier
15. "West Side Story"
16. Scar
17. Idina Menzel
18. Palais Garnier
19. ABBA
20. Dolly Levi
21. "Rent"
22. Billy Flynn
23. Mary Poppins
24. Stephen Sondheim
25. Eva Perón
26. "Carousel"
27. Michael Crawford
28. Audrey II
29. Rum Tum Tugger
30. Stephen Sondheim
31. "Rent"
32. Uganda
33. Fanny Brice
34. "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
35. "One"
36. Andrew Lloyd Webber
37. Christine Daaé
38. "Les Misérables"
39. Wales
40. Mary Martin
41. "Guys and Dolls"
42. Benjamin Coffin III
43. Gus (Asparagus)
44. "West Side Story"
45. Cosette
46. Kristin Chenoweth
47. "Matilda"
48. Oliver Warbucks
49. Len Cariou
50. "Chicago"
51. "Hannibal"
52. Andrew Lloyd Webber
53. "Guys and Dolls"
54. Dreamland
55. Julie Andrews
56. "Next to Normal"
57. Tevye
58. Friends of the ABC (Les Amis de l'ABC)
59. "Wicked"
60. Kit Kat Klub