Which iconic musical features the story of Maria and Tony, set in the midst of rival street gangs in New York City?
A) Les Misérables
B) West Side Story
C) Rent
D) The Sound of Music
Answer: B
The musical “Cats” is based on the poetry of which acclaimed author?
A) J.R.R. Tolkien
B) T.S. Eliot
C) Robert Frost
D) Maya Angelou
Answer: B
Hamilton,” a modern hit musical, tells the story of which American Founding Father?
A) George Washington
B) Benjamin Franklin
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) Alexander Hamilton
Answer: D
The musical “Chicago” is set in which city during the Prohibition era?
A) Los Angeles
B) New York City
C) Chicago
D) Boston
Answer: C
The character Elphaba, known for her green skin, is a central figure in which popular musical?
A) Wicked
B) The Phantom of the Opera
C) Les Misérables
D) Rent
Answer: A
“The Lion King” musical is based on which animated Disney film?
A) Beauty and the Beast
B) Aladdin
C) The Lion King
D) Mulan
Answer: C
The musical “Les Misérables” is based on the novel by which French author?
A) Victor Hugo
B) Alexandre Dumas
C) Gustave Flaubert
D) Marcel Proust
Answer: A
“Phantom of the Opera,” a gothic romance musical, is composed by whom?
A) Andrew Lloyd Webber
B) Stephen Sondheim
C) Lin-Manuel Miranda
D) Alan Menken
Answer: A
The musical “Rent” is loosely based on which opera by Giacomo Puccini?
A) La Bohème
B) Tosca
C) Madama Butterfly
D) Rigoletto
Answer: A
The character Evan Hansen is central to which contemporary musical about social media and mental health?
A) Dear Evan Hansen
B) Be More Chill
C) Come From Away
D) Mean Girls
Answer: A
“The Book of Mormon” musical is created by the creators of which animated TV series?
A) Family Guy
B) South Park
C) The Simpsons
D) Rick and Morty
Answer: B
“Annie” is a musical about an orphan girl who dreams of finding her parents. Where is the musical primarily set?
A) New York City
B) London
C) Paris
D) Los Angeles
Answer: A
“Jersey Boys” follows the story of which famous rock and roll group?
A) The Beatles
B) The Rolling Stones
C) The Four Seasons
D) The Beach Boys
Answer: C
The musical “Company” features the songs of which prolific composer and lyricist?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) Richard Rodgers
D) Lin-Manuel Miranda
Answer: A
“Pippin” is a musical that explores the journey of a young prince. Who composed the music for “Pippin”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) Stephen Schwartz
D) Richard Rodgers
Answer: C
“Dreamgirls” is a musical loosely inspired by which real-life musical group?
A) The Supremes
B) ABBA
C) The Beatles
D) The Beach Boys
Answer: A
Oklahoma!” is a classic musical set in the American West. Who composed the music for “Oklahoma!”?
A) Leonard Bernstein
B) Cole Porter
C) Richard Rodgers
D) Stephen Sondheim
Answer: C
The musical “Cabaret” is set in which historical period and location?
A) Roaring Twenties in New York
B) 1930s in Paris
C) Prohibition era in Chicago
D) Nazi Germany in Berlin
Answer: D
“Into the Woods” is a musical that intertwines the stories of various fairy tale characters. Who wrote the music and lyrics for the show?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) Alan Menken
D) Lin-Manuel Miranda
Answer: A
The musical “Carousel” features the song “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Who composed the music for “Carousel”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) Richard Rodgers
D) Cole Porter
Answer: C
“A Chorus Line” explores the lives and ambitions of dancers auditioning for a Broadway show. Who composed the music for “A Chorus Line”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) Marvin Hamlisch
D) Stephen Schwartz
Answer: C
“The Music Man” is set in a small town and follows the story of a con man turned music teacher. Who composed the music for “The Music Man”?
A) Leonard Bernstein
B) Cole Porter
C) Richard Rodgers
D) Meredith Willson
Answer: D
The musical “Hairspray” addresses themes of racial segregation and body image. Who wrote the music for “Hairspray”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Alan Menken
C) Lin-Manuel Miranda
D) Marc Shaiman
Answer: D
“Avenue Q” is a musical that blends live-action and puppetry. It is often compared to which popular children’s TV show?
A) Sesame Street
B) Barney & Friends
C) Dora the Explorer
D) Blue’s Clues
Answer: A
The musical “Evita” tells the story of Eva Perón, the former First Lady of which country?
A) Spain
B) Italy
C) Argentina
D) France
Answer: C
“Mamma Mia!” features the music of which famous pop group?
A) ABBA
B) The Beatles
C) The Rolling Stones
D) Queen
Answer: A
“Fiddler on the Roof” is set in a Jewish community in which country?
A) Russia
B) Poland
C) United States
D) Israel
Answer: A
“South Pacific” is a musical set during which historical event?
A) World War I
B) The Great Depression
C) World War II
D) The Cold War
Answer: C
“Kinky Boots” features a story centered around a struggling shoe factory. Who wrote the music for “Kinky Boots”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Cy Coleman
C) Cyndi Lauper
D) Elton John
Answer: C
The musical “The Producers” follows two characters who try to create a Broadway flop. Who wrote the music and lyrics for “The Producers”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) Mel Brooks
D) Richard Rodgers
Answer: C
“Fame: The Musical” is based on a popular film and TV series set in which performing arts school?
A) Juilliard
B) High School of Performing Arts
C) Berklee College of Music
D) Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Answer: B
“Sunset Boulevard,” a musical about a faded silent film star, is composed by whom?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) Stephen Schwartz
D) Alan Menken
Answer: B
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is known for its dark themes. Who composed the music and lyrics for “Sweeney Todd”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) Richard Rodgers
D) Cole Porter
Answer: A
“Company,” a musical exploring the complexities of marriage and relationships, features songs by which composer and lyricist?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) Richard Rodgers
D) Stephen Schwartz
Answer: A
“Waitress” is a musical inspired by a film of the same name. Who composed the music and lyrics for “Waitress”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Alan Menken
C) Sara Bareilles
D) Lin-Manuel Miranda
Answer: C
“Memphis” is a musical set in the 1950s that explores race relations and the birth of rock and roll. Who composed the music for “Memphis”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Alan Menken
C) Lin-Manuel Miranda
D) David Bryan
Answer: D
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” tells the story of which singer-songwriter?
A) Carole King
B) Joni Mitchell
C) Diana Ross
D) Janis Joplin
Answer: A
The musical “Newsies” is inspired by a real-life strike by which group of workers?
A) Miners
B) Factory workers
C) Journalists
D) Newspaper delivery boys
Answer: D
“Billy Elliot: The Musical” follows the story of a young boy pursuing which form of artistic expression?
A) Singing
B) Dancing
C) Acting
D) Painting
Answer: B
“Rock of Ages” features music from the glam metal era of the 1980s. Who composed the music for “Rock of Ages”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) Stephen Schwartz
D) Various artists
Answer: D
The musical “Porgy and Bess” is a folk opera by which composer?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) George Gershwin
D) Cole Porter
Answer: C
“In the Heights” explores the lives of characters in which neighborhood of New York City?
A) Harlem
B) Chinatown
C) Washington Heights
D) SoHo
Answer: C
“Once” is a musical that centers around a romance between a street musician and a Czech immigrant. Who composed the music for “Once”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová
D) Richard Rodgers
Answer: C
“An American in Paris” is a musical inspired by a classic film and features the music of which composer?
A) Leonard Bernstein
B) George Gershwin
C) Cole Porter
D) Stephen Sondheim
Answer: B
“1776” is a musical that revolves around the events leading up to which historic event?
A) The signing of the Declaration of Independence
B) The Boston Tea Party
C) The Emancipation Proclamation
D) The Louisiana Purchase
Answer: A
“The Addams Family” is a musical based on a popular cartoon and TV series. Who composed the music for “The Addams Family”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) Stephen Schwartz
D) Andrew Lippa
Answer: D
“On the Town” is a musical set in New York City and follows the adventures of three sailors. Who composed the music for “On the Town”?
A) Leonard Bernstein
B) George Gershwin
C) Richard Rodgers
D) Cole Porter
Answer: A
“The Last Five Years” explores the relationship between two characters from different perspectives. Who composed the music and lyrics for “The Last Five Years”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Jason Robert Brown
C) Lin-Manuel Miranda
D) Andrew Lloyd Webber
Answer: B
The musical “If/Then” features the story of a woman and explores the different paths her life could take. Who composed the music for “If/Then”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) Andrew Lloyd Webber
C) Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey
D) Lin-Manuel Miranda
Answer: C
“The Band’s Visit” is a musical that tells the story of an Egyptian police band stranded in a remote Israeli town. Who composed the music and lyrics for “The Band’s Visit”?
A) Stephen Sondheim
B) David Yazbek
C) Lin-Manuel Miranda
D) Andrew Lloyd Webber
Answer: B
