Are you a fan of musicals in the West End or Broadway? If so then these musicals quiz questions are for you. How well do you know about the history of musicals, and who was on which stage and when?
Over the years there have been many historic buildings across the World showcasing the finest talent in singing and dancing. If you’ve been lucky enough to visit the theatre you’ll know what we’re talking about.
Musicals Quiz Questions Round 1
Which London West End theatre is home to The Phantom Of The Opera musical?
The Phantom Of The Opera is shown at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London
How many theatres will you find on Broadway Street in New York?
There are 41 theatres on Broadway Street in New York
Who composed the music for the musical Cats?
Andrew Lloyd Webber
What year was the final performance of Mamma Mia on Broadway in New York City?
Mama Mia left Broadway in 2015
Which popular musical is based on the wives of Henry VIII?
Six the musical
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Musicals Quiz Questions Round 2
What musical is the longest running musical in London’s West End?
Les Miserables is the longest running musical in London’s West End since 1985
Which soap star famously played Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat?
Jason Donovan
In what year did the animated musical film The Lion King arrive in London?
The Lion King was first performed in London in 1999
Which award winning Broadway musical can be found in The Ambassador Theatre?
Chicago
The song Luck Be A lady is from which popular musical?
Guys And Dolls
Musicals Quiz Questions Round 3
Which London theatre will you find The Lion King Show?
The Lyceum Theatre
What film is the musical Wicked based on?
Wicked is based on The Wizard of Oz where it tells the story of the witches
Which year did Hamilton open in London’s West End?
Hamilton opened in 2017 in London
In which Broadway musical did a helicopter appear on stage?
Miss Saigon
Which Disney movie was the first to become a musical on Broadway?
Beauty and the Beast was the first Broadway Disney musical
Musicals Quiz Questions Round 4
Which is the largest theatre in London’s West End?
The London Coliseum is the largest theatre in London’s West End
Name the protagonist in Les Miserables?
Jean Valjean
Which musical is set in the 1960’s in Baltimore where teenager Tracy’s dream is to dance on The Corny Collins show?
Hairspray
If you were watching West Side Story, what Shakespeare play is it based on?
West Side Story is based on Romeo And Juliet
Which London theatre would you find Back To the Future?
Back To The Future the musical is shown in The Adelphi theatre
Musicals Quiz Questions Round 5
In what year did the original Broadway musical Annie open?
Annie originally opened on Broadway in 1977
Did the Mary Poppins musical open in the West End or Broadway first?
Mary Poppins the musical opened first in the West End
In what musical will you find the character Roxie Hart?
Roxie Hart is in Chicago
What’s the name of the tribe of cats in the musical Cats?
The cats are called Jellicles
In which London theatre did Miss Saigon premiere?
Miss Saigon premiered in the Theatre Royal in London