Think you know theatre? Try this theatre trivia quiz

November 10, 1:04 PMDenver Theater ExaminerDeb Flomberg

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Seems like it is time for a little something different. We've visited some great theatre jokes and funny theatre anecdotes, so how about a theatre trivia quiz this time?
 
Below you'll find 15 theatre trivia questions. Click on the slide show for the answers.

Enjoy!

1.  The musical 'Bye Bye Birdie' was loosely based on what real-life singer?
    
2. Playwright Israel Horowitz is related to a member of what rap group?
    
3. The Tony Award is named for Antoinette Perry, a graduate of which Denver High School?
    
4. Which 1970 musical was an adaptation of the Bette Davis movie, All about Eve?
    
5. Name Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical (performed on roller skates) that did NOT achieve its expected success on Broadway.
    
6. Name the Superhero that had a Broadway Musical, which ended up being a horrible flop.
    
7. True or False – there is a sequel to Annie called Annie 2: Miss Hannigans Revenge
    
8. When the category, "Best Musical" made its first appearance in 1949, what was the name of the performance that took the very first award?
    
9. In 1979, a play with a very short title was given an award. What was it?
    
10. Who was the first person to host the Tony Awards five times?
     
11. Oklahoma!", the first Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, premiered in 1943. What was the original title of this show before it opened on Broadway?
     
12. Which Star Trek Officer co-starred in 'Sunday In The Park with George'?
     
13. According to the "Cell Block Tango", how many "warning shots" were fired into Bernie's head?
     
14. 'Guys and Dolls' was based on a short story by this New York author.
     
15. 17 dancers were auditioning for a forthcoming Broadway show in 'A Chorus Line.' Of the 17, how many make the final cut? 

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