Musical Theatre Adaptations

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Which musical theatre adaptation is based on the novel "The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux?

  1. Cats

  2. The Phantom of the Opera

  3. Les Misérables

  4. Chicago


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Phantom of the Opera is a musical theatre adaptation of Gaston Leroux's novel of the same name, which tells the story of a masked figure who terrorizes the Paris Opera House.

What is the name of the musical theatre adaptation of the 1987 romantic comedy film "Dirty Dancing"?

  1. Dirty Dancing: The Musical

  2. Footloose

  3. Grease

  4. Hairspray


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dirty Dancing: The Musical is a musical theatre adaptation of the 1987 film of the same name, which follows the story of a young woman who falls in love with a dance instructor while on vacation.

Which musical theatre adaptation is based on the 1992 novel "Sister Act" by Bill Oakley and Michael McCullers?

  1. Sister Act

  2. The Lion King

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. Aladdin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sister Act is a musical theatre adaptation of the 1992 film of the same name, which tells the story of a lounge singer who witnesses a murder and is forced to hide in a convent.

What is the name of the musical theatre adaptation of the 1997 animated film "Hercules"?

  1. Hercules

  2. The Lion King

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. Aladdin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hercules is a musical theatre adaptation of the 1997 animated film of the same name, which tells the story of the Greek demigod Hercules as he trains to become a true hero.

Which musical theatre adaptation is based on the 2001 novel "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire?

  1. Wicked

  2. The Lion King

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. Aladdin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wicked is a musical theatre adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel of the same name, which tells the story of the Wicked Witch of the West from her perspective.

What is the name of the musical theatre adaptation of the 2003 film "Chicago"?

  1. Chicago

  2. The Lion King

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. Aladdin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chicago is a musical theatre adaptation of the 2003 film of the same name, which tells the story of two rival vaudeville performers who are accused of murder.

Which musical theatre adaptation is based on the 2006 novel "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon?

  1. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

  2. The Lion King

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. Aladdin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a musical theatre adaptation of Mark Haddon's novel of the same name, which tells the story of a young boy with autism who investigates the mysterious death of a neighbor's dog.

What is the name of the musical theatre adaptation of the 2007 film "Hairspray"?

  1. Hairspray

  2. The Lion King

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. Aladdin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hairspray is a musical theatre adaptation of the 2007 film of the same name, which tells the story of a teenage girl who integrates a racially segregated dance show in 1960s Baltimore.

Which musical theatre adaptation is based on the 2008 novel "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak?

  1. The Book Thief

  2. The Lion King

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. Aladdin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Book Thief is a musical theatre adaptation of Markus Zusak's novel of the same name, which tells the story of a young girl who steals books in Nazi Germany.

What is the name of the musical theatre adaptation of the 2010 novel "Matilda" by Roald Dahl?

  1. Matilda

  2. The Lion King

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. Aladdin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Matilda is a musical theatre adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel of the same name, which tells the story of a young girl with telekinetic powers who uses them to stand up to her oppressive parents and teachers.

Which musical theatre adaptation is based on the 2011 novel "The Testament of Mary" by Colm Tóibín?

  1. The Testament of Mary

  2. The Lion King

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. Aladdin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Testament of Mary is a musical theatre adaptation of Colm Tóibín's novel of the same name, which tells the story of the Virgin Mary in the aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus.

What is the name of the musical theatre adaptation of the 2012 novel "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon?

  1. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

  2. The Lion King

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. Aladdin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a musical theatre adaptation of Mark Haddon's novel of the same name, which tells the story of a young boy with autism who investigates the mysterious death of a neighbor's dog.

Which musical theatre adaptation is based on the 2013 novel "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald?

  1. The Great Gatsby

  2. The Lion King

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. Aladdin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Gatsby is a musical theatre adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel of the same name, which tells the story of a young man who falls in love with a wealthy socialite in the 1920s.

What is the name of the musical theatre adaptation of the 2014 novel "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker?

  1. The Color Purple

  2. The Lion King

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. Aladdin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Color Purple is a musical theatre adaptation of Alice Walker's novel of the same name, which tells the story of a young black woman who overcomes adversity in the rural South during the early 20th century.

Which musical theatre adaptation is based on the 2015 novel "Hamilton" by Lin-Manuel Miranda?

  1. Hamilton

  2. The Lion King

  3. Beauty and the Beast

  4. Aladdin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hamilton is a musical theatre adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's novel of the same name, which tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States.

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