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Musical Theater Icons: The Stars of the Stage

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Which Broadway star is known for her iconic portrayal of Elphaba in the musical "Wicked"?

  1. Idina Menzel

  2. Kristin Chenoweth

  3. Bernadette Peters

  4. Patti LuPone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idina Menzel originated the role of Elphaba in the Broadway production of "Wicked" and received critical acclaim for her powerful vocals and emotional performance.

Who is the Tony Award-winning actor best known for his role as Jean Valjean in the musical "Les Misérables"?

  1. Hugh Jackman

  2. Colm Wilkinson

  3. Michael Ball

  4. Ramin Karimloo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Colm Wilkinson originated the role of Jean Valjean in the original London and Broadway productions of "Les Misérables" and won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 1987.

Which actress is renowned for her portrayal of Grizabella in the musical "Cats"?

  1. Elaine Paige

  2. Betty Buckley

  3. Barbra Streisand

  4. Patti LuPone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elaine Paige originated the role of Grizabella in the original London production of "Cats" and is widely regarded as the definitive interpreter of the character.

Who is the Tony Award-winning actor known for his performances in musicals such as "Hamilton" and "In the Heights"?

  1. Lin-Manuel Miranda

  2. Leslie Odom Jr.

  3. Daveed Diggs

  4. Christopher Jackson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a Tony Award-winning actor, composer, and playwright best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals "Hamilton" and "In the Heights".

Which actress is celebrated for her portrayal of Sally Bowles in the musical "Cabaret"?

  1. Liza Minnelli

  2. Michelle Williams

  3. Emma Stone

  4. Cabaret


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Liza Minnelli originated the role of Sally Bowles in the 1972 film adaptation of "Cabaret" and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.

Who is the Tony Award-winning actor known for his roles in musicals such as "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Sweeney Todd"?

  1. Michael Crawford

  2. Sarah Brightman

  3. Anthony Hopkins

  4. Angela Lansbury


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Crawford originated the role of the Phantom in the original London production of "The Phantom of the Opera" and won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 1988. He also played Sweeney Todd in the 1980 Broadway revival of "Sweeney Todd".

Which actress is renowned for her performances in musicals such as "Chicago" and "All That Jazz"?

  1. Catherine Zeta-Jones

  2. Renee Zellweger

  3. Nicole Kidman

  4. Catherine Zeta-Jones


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

Catherine Zeta-Jones won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Velma Kelly in the 2002 film adaptation of "Chicago". She also starred in the 2002 film "All That Jazz".

Who is the Tony Award-winning actor known for his roles in musicals such as "Rent" and "Angels in America"?

  1. Jonathan Larson

  2. Anthony Rapp

  3. Idina Menzel

  4. Jesse L. Martin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jonathan Larson was a Tony Award-winning composer and playwright best known for creating the musical "Rent". He posthumously won the Tony Award for Best Musical and Best Original Score in 1996.

Which actress is celebrated for her portrayal of Fantine in the musical "Les Misérables"?

  1. Lea Salonga

  2. Patti LuPone

  3. Anne Hathaway

  4. Samantha Barks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lea Salonga originated the role of Fantine in the original London production of "Les Misérables" and won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1985. She also played the role in the 1991 Broadway production.

Who is the Tony Award-winning actor known for his roles in musicals such as "The Producers" and "The Book of Mormon"?

  1. Nathan Lane

  2. Matthew Broderick

  3. Roger Bart

  4. Gary Beach


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nathan Lane is a Tony Award-winning actor best known for his roles in musicals such as "The Producers", "The Book of Mormon", and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum".

Which actress is renowned for her performances in musicals such as "Gypsy" and "A Little Night Music"?

  1. Angela Lansbury

  2. Bernadette Peters

  3. Patti LuPone

  4. Chita Rivera


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Angela Lansbury is a Tony Award-winning actress best known for her roles in musicals such as "Gypsy", "A Little Night Music", and "Sweeney Todd".

Who is the Tony Award-winning actor known for his roles in musicals such as "Hamilton" and "Dear Evan Hansen"?

  1. Lin-Manuel Miranda

  2. Ben Platt

  3. Daveed Diggs

  4. Leslie Odom Jr.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ben Platt is a Tony Award-winning actor best known for his roles in the musicals "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Book of Mormon".

Which actress is celebrated for her portrayal of Maria in the musical "West Side Story"?

  1. Natalie Wood

  2. Rita Moreno

  3. Chita Rivera

  4. Carol Lawrence


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rita Moreno originated the role of Anita in the original Broadway production of "West Side Story" and won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 1961 film adaptation.

Who is the Tony Award-winning actor known for his roles in musicals such as "Chicago" and "Cabaret"?

  1. John Kander

  2. Joel Grey

  3. Bob Fosse

  4. Jerry Orbach


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Joel Grey is a Tony Award-winning actor best known for his roles in musicals such as "Cabaret" and "Chicago".

Which actress is renowned for her performances in musicals such as "The Sound of Music" and "The King and I"?

  1. Julie Andrews

  2. Mary Martin

  3. Carol Burnett

  4. Bernadette Peters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Julie Andrews is a Tony Award-winning actress best known for her roles in musicals such as "The Sound of Music", "My Fair Lady", and "Mary Poppins".

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