Musical Theatre Books

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Which book by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice tells the story of a young Argentine revolutionary?

  1. Cats

  2. Evita

  3. Jesus Christ Superstar

  4. Phantom of the Opera


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Evita is a musical based on the life of Eva Perón, the wife of Argentine President Juan Perón.

In the musical "Hamilton", what was the name of Alexander Hamilton's wife?

  1. Angelica Schuyler

  2. Eliza Schuyler

  3. Peggy Schuyler

  4. Maria Reynolds


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Eliza Schuyler was the wife of Alexander Hamilton and a prominent figure in the American Revolution.

Which musical is based on the novel "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo?

  1. Cats

  2. Phantom of the Opera

  3. Les Misérables

  4. Sweeney Todd


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Les Misérables is a musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel of the same name, which tells the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict who struggles for redemption.

What is the name of the musical that tells the story of a group of young performers trying to make it on Broadway?

  1. A Chorus Line

  2. Chicago

  3. Cabaret

  4. Rent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Chorus Line is a musical that follows the lives of a group of dancers as they audition for a Broadway show.

Which musical is based on the life of the legendary singer and actress Judy Garland?

  1. The Wiz

  2. Dreamgirls

  3. The Color Purple

  4. End of the Rainbow


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

End of the Rainbow is a musical that tells the story of Judy Garland's final months in London.

What is the name of the musical that features the songs "Luck Be a Lady" and "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat"?

  1. Guys and Dolls

  2. Chicago

  3. Cabaret

  4. West Side Story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guys and Dolls is a musical based on the short stories of Damon Runyon and tells the story of a group of gamblers in New York City.

Which musical is based on the life of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo?

  1. In the Heights

  2. Hamilton

  3. Frida

  4. Fun Home


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Frida is a musical that tells the story of Frida Kahlo's life and art.

What is the name of the musical that features the songs "One Day More" and "I Dreamed a Dream"?

  1. Les Misérables

  2. Phantom of the Opera

  3. Cats

  4. Sweeney Todd


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Les Misérables is a musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel of the same name, which tells the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict who struggles for redemption.

Which musical is based on the life of the legendary singer and actress Édith Piaf?

  1. La Vie en Rose

  2. Piaf

  3. Edith and the King

  4. The Sparrow and the Rose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

La Vie en Rose is a musical that tells the story of Édith Piaf's life and career.

What is the name of the musical that features the songs "Seasons of Love" and "La Vie Bohème"?

  1. Rent

  2. Avenue Q

  3. Wicked

  4. In the Heights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rent is a musical that tells the story of a group of young artists struggling to survive in New York City.

Which musical is based on the life of the legendary singer and actress Barbra Streisand?

  1. Funny Girl

  2. Hello, Dolly!

  3. Gypsy

  4. Funny Lady


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Funny Girl is a musical that tells the story of Fanny Brice, a vaudeville performer who becomes a Broadway star.

What is the name of the musical that features the songs "Defying Gravity" and "Popular"?

  1. Wicked

  2. The Wizard of Oz

  3. The Color Purple

  4. In the Heights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wicked is a musical that tells the story of the Wicked Witch of the West before she became wicked.

Which musical is based on the life of the legendary singer and actress Liza Minnelli?

  1. Cabaret

  2. Chicago

  3. Liza with a 'Z'

  4. The Act


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Liza with a 'Z' is a musical revue that celebrates the career of Liza Minnelli.

What is the name of the musical that features the songs "I Could Have Danced All Night" and "Wouldn't It Be Loverly"?

  1. My Fair Lady

  2. Camelot

  3. Brigadoon

  4. Gigi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

My Fair Lady is a musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion" and tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who is transformed into a lady by Professor Henry Higgins.

Which musical is based on the life of the legendary singer and actress Bette Midler?

  1. Hello, Dolly!

  2. Gypsy

  3. Funny Girl

  4. The Rose


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rose is a musical that tells the story of Rose, a rock singer who struggles with fame and addiction.

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