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Broadway Musicals Trivia — Music, Movies & Sports Trivia

This quiz covers the big names and bold hits of the American musical theater, from the Golden Age of Rodgers and Hammerstein to the modern era of Lin-Manuel Miranda. You will be asked about famous songs, the stories behind beloved shows, and the people who wrote them. Expect a mix of easy warm-ups and a few tougher questions about composers and source material.

Difficulty ramps up gradually. The first four questions reward anyone who has hummed along to a cast recording, while the middle set tests memory of plots and settings. The final three are for dedicated fans who know their lyricists from their librettists. No notes or research needed, just trust your instincts and enjoy the overture.

Trivia · 10 questions · about 2 minutes

1. Which long-running Andrew Lloyd Webber musical made the song 'Memory' famous?
2. In which country is The Sound of Music set?
3. Who wrote the music and lyrics for the musical Hamilton?
4. West Side Story is a modern retelling of which Shakespeare tragedy?
5. Which show opens with the number 'Tradition' and is set in the Russian village of Anatevka?
6. Which 1943 Rodgers and Hammerstein show opens with the cheerful number 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin''?
7. In Sweeney Todd, what does the title barber do to his customers?
8. The musical Rent, by Jonathan Larson, is loosely based on which Puccini opera?
9. Which author wrote the novel Les Misérables?
10. Which musical won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1976?

Score ranks

  • Ticket Holder — Every great show starts with someone taking a seat in the audience, and you are right on schedule. Your score suggests you are just getting to know the stage. Revisit a cast recording or two, pick a famous show you have never seen, and you will find yourself humming tunes in no time. Curtain up on your next round.
  • Chorus Member — You have clearly spent time around the footlights. You recognized plenty of the big titles and classic songs, and the harder composer questions probably felt like a stretch. That is a healthy place to be. Pick one composer or lyricist you like and explore their catalog, and your next score will likely climb.
  • Lead Performer — Strong showing. You know your hits from your revivals and can place many shows by their songs and settings. A few of the deeper questions tripped you up, which is normal for a theater fan who loves the work. Keep listening to original cast recordings, and your knowledge will keep growing.
  • Tony Winner — Standing ovation! Nearly every answer landed, which means you have an impressive grasp of the American musical from its early days to modern hits. You know the composers, the source material, and the stories behind the songs. Take a bow, and consider hosting your own trivia night to share the spotlight with fellow fans.

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