Musicals of the 2010s

Description: Test your knowledge of the captivating musicals that graced the stages during the 2010s.
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Which musical, based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, took Broadway by storm in 2015?

  1. Hamilton

  2. The Book of Mormon

  3. Wicked

  4. The Lion King


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hamilton, with its electrifying hip-hop and R&B score, captivated audiences and won 11 Tony Awards.

In the Tony Award-winning musical (Dear Evan Hansen), what is the name of the high school student who struggles with social anxiety?

  1. Evan Hansen

  2. Connor Murphy

  3. Zoe Murphy

  4. Alana Beck


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Evan Hansen, the protagonist of the musical, navigates the complexities of high school life while dealing with his social anxiety.

Which musical, inspired by the music of ABBA, became a global phenomenon in the 2010s?

  1. Mamma Mia!

  2. The Sound of Music

  3. Les Misérables

  4. Chicago


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mamma Mia!, with its infectious ABBA hits and feel-good story, became a worldwide sensation and spawned two film adaptations.

In the Tony Award-winning musical (Hadestown), what is the name of the god of the underworld?

  1. Hades

  2. Persephone

  3. Orpheus

  4. Eurydice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hades, the ruler of the underworld, is a complex and enigmatic character in the musical (Hadestown).

Which musical, based on the novel (The Great Gatsby), made its Broadway debut in 2012?

  1. The Great Gatsby

  2. The Color Purple

  3. Newsies

  4. Once


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Gatsby, with its evocative score and stunning visuals, brought F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel to life on stage.

In the Tony Award-winning musical (Kinky Boots), what is the name of the drag queen who helps a struggling shoe factory owner?

  1. Lola

  2. Charlie Price

  3. Lauren

  4. Don


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lola, a fabulous drag queen, inspires Charlie Price to save his family's shoe factory by creating a line of high-heeled boots for drag queens.

Which musical, based on the life of the legendary singer-songwriter Carole King, won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Musical?

  1. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

  2. Fun Home

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

  4. A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical celebrates the life and music of Carole King, featuring her iconic hits like (You've Got a Friend) and (I Feel the Earth Move).

In the Tony Award-winning musical (The Band's Visit), what is the name of the Egyptian police band that visits a small Israeli town?

  1. The Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra

  2. The Cairo Symphony Orchestra

  3. The Giza Philharmonic Orchestra

  4. The Luxor Opera Orchestra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra, led by Tewfiq Zakaria, embarks on a journey to perform in Israel, leading to unexpected connections and friendships.

Which musical, based on the 1983 film (Flashdance), made its Broadway debut in 2013?

  1. Flashdance

  2. Matilda the Musical

  3. Pippin

  4. Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flashdance, with its energetic dance numbers and iconic songs like (What a Feeling), brought the 1980s classic to life on stage.

In the Tony Award-winning musical (Once), what is the name of the Irish musician who falls in love with a Czech immigrant?

  1. Guy

  2. Girl

  3. Billy

  4. Andrej


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guy, a Dublin street musician, meets Girl, a Czech immigrant, and together they embark on a musical journey that changes their lives.

Which musical, based on the life of the legendary singer-songwriter Janis Joplin, made its Broadway debut in 2013?

  1. A Night with Janis Joplin

  2. Motown: The Musical

  3. The Bridges of Madison County

  4. Bullets Over Broadway


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Night with Janis Joplin celebrates the life and music of the iconic rock and blues singer Janis Joplin.

In the Tony Award-winning musical (Fun Home), what is the name of the protagonist who grapples with her sexuality and her relationship with her closeted father?

  1. Alison Bechdel

  2. Bruce Bechdel

  3. Joan Bechdel

  4. Helen Bechdel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alison Bechdel, the protagonist of (Fun Home), embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance as she explores her sexuality and her relationship with her father.

Which musical, based on the 1992 film (Sister Act), made its Broadway debut in 2011?

  1. Sister Act

  2. Newsies

  3. The Book of Mormon

  4. Once


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sister Act, with its uplifting music and inspiring story, brought the 1992 film to life on stage.

In the Tony Award-winning musical (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time), what is the name of the autistic teenager who investigates the mysterious death of a neighbor's dog?

  1. Christopher Boone

  2. Ed Boone

  3. Judy Boone

  4. Siobhan Clarke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old autistic teenager, embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the death of a neighbor's dog.

Which musical, based on the life of the legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, made its Broadway debut in 2019?

  1. Girl from the North Country

  2. Jagged Little Pill

  3. Moulin Rouge! The Musical

  4. Hadestown


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Girl from the North Country features the music of Bob Dylan and tells the story of a group of people living in a rundown motel in Duluth, Minnesota.

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