Broadway shows Quiz

Test yourself on Broadway shows with AI-generated multiple-choice questions, answers, and explanations.

Q1. Which of the following musicals premiered first?

Q2. In which musical does Elphaba sing 'Defying Gravity'?

Q3. Which musical has the song 'Do Re Mi'?

Q4. In which musical does the song 'Defying Gravity' appear?

Q5. Which Broadway musical, set in the 1950s, tells the story of a group of high school students who pursue their musical dreams while dealing with social and racial issues?

Q6. Which musical, composed by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, features songs like 'Let It Go' and is based on a Disney film?

Q7. Which Broadway musical is set in ancient Egypt and tells the story of a Nubian princess named Aida?

Q8. Is The Book of Mormon based on a Disney movie?

Answers

A1. Les Miserables

Because it premiered in 1980, while the other options premiered later.

A2. Wicked

Because it features the character Elphaba, who performs the song "Defying Gravity" as a pivotal moment in her journey.

A3. The Sound of Music

Because the song "Do Re Mi" is featured in the musical composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.

A4. Wicked

Because it is a key song performed by the character Elphaba in that musical.

A5. Grease

Because 'Grease' is set in the 1950s, follows high school students pursuing their musical dreams, and deals with social and racial issues.

A6. Frozen

"Frozen" premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on November 19, 2013, before opening widely and becoming a cultural phenomenon, notably winning two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for "Let It Go."

A7. Aida

Because the musical 'Aida' is actually set in ancient Egypt and focuses on the story of a Nubian princess named Aida.

A8. No

Because it is an original musical created by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone, and is not adapted from any Disney film.