40 Musical Theatre Trivia Questions And Answers (Easy to Impossible)
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Think you know everything about musical theatre? Well, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test!
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We’ve compiled 40 trivia questions that range from a piece of cake to downright impossible.
Whether you’re a seasoned theatre aficionado or just a casual fan, there’s something here for everyone.
So, grab a pen and paper, gather your theatre-loving friends, and see how well you really know your stuff. Ready, set, trivia!
Easy
Which musical features the song 'Memory'?
Who composed the music for 'The Phantom of the Opera'?
In which musical would you find the character Elphaba?
What musical tells the story of the von Trapp family?
Which musical features the song 'Seasons of Love'?
What is the name of the lead character in 'Annie'?
Which musical is based on the songs of ABBA?
Who played Jean Valjean in the 2012 film adaptation of 'Les Misérables'?
What is the name of the main character in the musical 'Hamilton'?
Which musical features the song 'Defying Gravity'?
Medium
Who originated the role of Elle Woods in 'Legally Blonde' on Broadway?
Who wrote the lyrics for 'West Side Story'?
Which musical is set in the Paris Opera House?
Who composed the music for 'Les Misérables'?
In which city is 'Rent' set?
Which musical tells the story of the newsboys' strike of 1899?
Which musical is based on a novel by Gregory Maguire?
What is the name of the lead female character in 'My Fair Lady'?
Which musical is based on the story of the Argentine political leader Eva Perón?
In which musical would you find the character Roxie Hart?
Hard
In which musical would you find the character of Fosca?
In which musical does the song 'Her Face' appear?
Who wrote the music and lyrics for the musical 'Parade'?
What is the name of the theatre where 'Hamilton' premiered on Broadway?
Who wrote the music for 'Next to Normal'?
Which musical is based on a poem by T.S. Eliot?
Which musical includes a character named The Engineer?
Who originated the role of Elder Price in 'The Book of Mormon' on Broadway?
In the musical 'The Light in the Piazza', what is the name of Clara's Italian love interest?
In which musical would you find the characters of Violet and Daisy Hilton, the conjoined twins?
Impossible
Only the ultimate fans of musicals will get these!
Which musical is based on Federico Fellini's semi-autobiographical film '8½'?
Which show beat Into The Woods to win 'Best Musical' at the Tony Awards?
What year did Jason Robert Brown's 'The Last Five Years' make its premiere?
What was the original title of 'The Phantom of the Opera' when it was first conceived?
Which musical is based on the life of German composer Kurt Weill?
Who played Elphaba in the original workshops of 'Wicked'?
Which Stephen Schwartz musical was first to debut on Broadway?
Who wrote the music and lyrics for the musical 'The Last Ship,' which tells the story of a shipbuilding town?
In which musical would you find the character of Dr. Jafar and his sentient puppet sidekick?
What was the first show to win 'Best Musical' at the Tony Awards?
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