Theater Time Machine: Musical Theater History Quiz

Theater Time Machine: Musical Theater History Quiz

Test your knowledge of the rich history of musical theater with this quiz that covers key moments and iconic shows.

published on February 14, 2024
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Which musical is known as the first Broadway show?

Which musical is known as the first Broadway show?
West Side Story
Oklahoma!
The Black Crook
Company
2/12

Which iconic musical features the song 'Memory'?

Which iconic musical features the song 'Memory'?
Chicago
Cats
Les Misérables
The Phantom of the Opera
3/12

Which musical is based on Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Which musical is based on Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'?
Kinky Boots
West Side Story
Hairspray
Hamilton
4/12

In which year did 'Hamilton' make its Broadway debut?

In which year did 'Hamilton' make its Broadway debut?
2004
2013
2015
2018
5/12

Which musical tells the story of the founding fathers and the American Revolution?

Which musical tells the story of the founding fathers and the American Revolution?
1776
Dear Evan Hansen
The Book of Mormon
A Chorus Line
6/12

Which musical was the longest-running show on Broadway?

Which musical was the longest-running show on Broadway?
The Phantom of the Opera
Wicked
Rent
Mamma Mia!
7/12

Which musical was created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and tells the story of Alexander Hamilton?

Which musical was created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and tells the story of Alexander Hamilton?
Hamilton
Les Misérables
Rent
In the Heights
8/12

Which rock musical depicts the challenges of a group of bohemian artists in New York City?

Fiddler on the Roof
Avenue Q
Jersey Boys
Rent
9/12

Which musical explores the dark side of show business and features iconic songs like 'All That Jazz'?

Which musical explores the dark side of show business and features iconic songs like 'All That Jazz'?
Cabaret
Chicago
Beauty and the Beast
Wicked
10/12

Which musical follows the journey of an ambitious young woman who rises to prominence in the early 20th century entertainment industry?

Which musical follows the journey of an ambitious young woman who rises to prominence in the early 20th century entertainment industry?
Annie
Dreamgirls
Funny Girl
Evita
11/12

Which musical is set in the French Revolution and features songs like 'I Dreamed a Dream'?

Which musical is set in the French Revolution and features songs like 'I Dreamed a Dream'?
The Lion King
Les Misérables
Sweeney Todd
Rent
12/12

Which musical is a satirical take on Mormonism and won multiple Tony Awards?

Which musical is a satirical take on Mormonism and won multiple Tony Awards?
The Book of Mormon
Cats
Mamma Mia!
Jersey Boys