50 Broadway Quiz Questions and Answers For Theatre Fans

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Are you a theatre lover who knows everything about NYC most famous theatre district? We’ve got a delightful surprise for you. Welcome to the ultimate Broadway quiz that includes 5 rounds of Broadway musical trivia questions and answers.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a curious beginner, this Broadway musical trivia quiz offers an exciting mix of questions to test your knowledge.

Ranging from classical to contemporary, from ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Wicked’, there’s a little something for everyone here.

Taking this Broadway trivia game isn’t just about testing your knowledge; it’s also a journey down the memory lane of dazzling lights, show-stopping performances, and iconic musical scores.

If you’re eager to prove your Broadway prowess or just want a fun way to learn more about this magical world, you’re in the right place.

Round 1: Easy Broadway Trivia Questions

1.  In which city is Broadway?
2. What is the longest-running Broadway musical?
3. What is the highest-grossing production on Broadway?
4. What Broadway musical is about the untold story of the Witches of Oz?
5. ‘Arabian Nights’ and ‘A whole New World’ are songs from which Broadway musical?
6. Who is the playwright and composer of Hamilton?
7. What award recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre?
8. Jean Valjean is a character in what musical?
9. Which Broadway musical is based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly?
10. ‘Good Morning Baltimore” is a song in what musical?

Round 1: Easy Broadway Trivia Questions and Answers

1.  In which city is Broadway? New York City
2. What is the longest-running Broadway musical? The Phantom of the Opera
3. What is the highest-grossing production on Broadway? The Lion King
4. What Broadway musical is about the untold story of the Witches of Oz? Wicked
5. ‘Arabian Nights’ and ‘A whole New World’ are songs from which Broadway musical? Aladdin
6. Who is the playwright and composer of Hamilton? Lin-Manuel Miranda
7. What award recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre? Tony Awards
8. Jean Valjean is a character in what musical? Les Misérables
9. Which Broadway musical is based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly? Miss Saigon
10. ‘Good Morning Baltimore” is a song in what musical? Hairspray

Round 2: Broadway Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the first theatre open on Broadway?
   1. 1735
   2. 1845
   3. 1895
   4. 1925
2. Which cartoon was created by the creators of The Book of Mormon?
   1. Family Guy
   2. The Simpsons
   3. South Park
   4. Rick and Morty
3. When was the first Broadway production of the Book of Mormon?
   1. 2011
   2. 2014
   3. 2017
   4. 2020
4. How many professional Broadway theatres are there?
   1. 31
   2. 41
   3. 51
   4. 61
5. What Broadway musical is based on a movie by Tim Burton?
   1. Hadestown
   2. Beetlejuice
   3. Moulin Rouge
   4. Chicago
6. When was the first performance of ‘Tina – The Tina Turner Musical’ in Broadway?
   1. 2013
   2. 2015
   3. 2017
   4. 2019
7. Which musical is based on a book by Steven Levenson?
   1. Dear Evan Hansen
   2. Paradise Square
   3. The Kite Runner
   4. Company
8. How big are off-Broadway theatres?
   1. 0-99
   2. 50-259
   3. 100-499
   4. 150-999
9. When was the Broadway League founded?
   1. 1910
   2. 1930
   3. 1950
   4. 1970
10. What birthday does Bobbie celebrate in ‘Company’?
    1. 25th
    2. 30th
    3. 35th
    4. 40th

Round 2: Broadway Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. When did the first theatre open on Broadway? 1735
2. Which cartoon was created by the creators of The Book of Mormon? South Park
3. When was the first Broadway production of the Book of Mormon? 2011
4. How many professional Broadway theatres are there? 41
5. What Broadway musical is based on a movie by Tim Burton? Beetlejuice
6. When was the first performance of ‘Tina – The Tina Turner Musical’ in Broadway? 2019
7. Which musical is based on a book by Steven Levenson? Dear Evan Hansen
8. How big are off-Broadway theatres? 100- 499
9. When was the Broadway League founded? 1930
10. What birthday does Bobbie celebrate in ‘Company’? 35th

Round 3: Broadway True or False Quiz Questions

1. Broadway is the largest street in New York City.
2. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a musical.
3. Six Musical is about 6 men trying to become president of the USA.
4. Moulin Rouge! The Musical premiered on Broadway.
5. ‘The Story of Tonight’ is a song from Hamilton.
6. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is in 2 parts.
7. There is a reference to ‘Ain’t nobody got no time for that’ in Aladdin.
8. An off-Broadway production can’t win a Tony Award.
9. The Tony Awards are named after a woman.
10. Over 14 million people saw a Broadway show in 2019.

Round 3: Broadway True or False Quiz Questions and Answers

1. Broadway is the largest street in New York City. True
2. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a musical. False
3. Six Musical is about 6 men trying to become president of the USA. False, it’s about the 6 wives of Henry VIII
4. Moulin Rouge! The Musical premiered on Broadway. False, it was in Boston
5. ‘The Story of Tonight’ is a song from Hamilton. True
6. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is in 2 parts. True
7. There is a reference to ‘Ain’t nobody got no time for that’ in Aladdin. True
8. An off-Broadway production can’t win a Tony Award. True
9. The Tony Awards are named after a woman. True (Antoinette Perry)
10. Over 14 million people saw a Broadway show in 2019. True

Round 4: Medium Broadway Trivia Questions

1.  In which NYC’s borough is Broadway?
2. In which theatre is ‘The Lion King’ performed?
3. “Defying Gravity” is a song from which Broadway musical?
4. What musical is about the life of Michael Jackson?
5. Which Glee actress got the role of Fanny in ‘Funny Girl’?
6. Which musical is about the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice?
7. On which day is Broadway dark?
8. Buddy Young, Jr, is a character in which Broadway musical?
9. What is the oldest continually operating theatre on Broadway?
10.  In what musical does Hugh Jackman play Harold Hill?

Round 4: Medium Broadway Trivia Questions and Answers

1.  In which NYC’s borough is Broadway? Manhattan
2. In which theatre is ‘The Lion King’ performed? Minskoff Theatre
3. “Defying Gravity” is a song from which Broadway musical? Wicked
4. What musical is about the life of Michael Jackson? MJ
5. Which Glee actress got the role of Fanny in ‘Funny Girl’? Lea Michelle
6. Which musical is about the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice? Hadestown
7. On which day is Broadway dark? Monday
8. Buddy Young, Jr, is a character in which Broadway musical? Mr. Saturday Night
9. What is the oldest continually operating theatre on Broadway? The Lyceum
10.  In what musical does Hugh Jackman play Harold Hill? The Music Man

Round 5: Hard Broadway Trivia Quiz Questions

1. Who wrote the play ‘A Strange Loop’?
2. What was the first Broadway musical?
3. What is the minimum number of seat a theatre must have to be a Broadway production?
4. How many Broadway musicals are actually on Broadway?
5. What musical holds the record as the most-nominated production in Tony history?
6. In which town is ‘Come from Away’ set?
7. Which Real Housewives of Beverly Hills played Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway?
8. What is the name of the band in the Jersey Boys?
9. What musical was written and composed by Sara Bareilles?
10. On which opera is the musical ‘Rent’ based?

Round 5: Hard Broadway Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers

1. Who wrote the play ‘A Strange Loop’? Michael R. Jackson
2. What was the first Broadway musical? The Black Crook
3. What is the minimum number of seat a theatre must have to be a Broadway production? 500
4. How many Broadway musicals are actually on Broadway? 4
5. What musical holds the record as the most-nominated production in Tony history? Hamilton
6. In which town is ‘Come from Away’ set? Gander in Newfoundland
7. Which Real Housewives of Beverly Hills played Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway? Erika Jayne
8. What is the name of the band in the Jersey Boys? The Four Seasons
9. What musical was written and composed by Sara Bareilles? Waitress
10. On which opera is the musical ‘Rent’ based? La Bohème

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