15 Trivia Questions On Famous Musicals – Multiple Choice

Musicals are a beloved art form that have entertained audiences for generations. From catchy tunes to dazzling choreography, there’s something truly magical about a great musical. In this trivia quiz, we’ll put your knowledge of famous musicals to the test with 15 multiple-choice questions.

Whether you’re a seasoned theatergoer or a casual fan, this quiz is sure to challenge and delight you. So, warm up your vocal cords and get ready to show off your musical knowledge!

1. What musical features the songs “My Favorite Things” and “Do-Re-Mi”?
   • West Side Story
   • Les Misérables
   • The Phantom of the Opera
   • The Sound of Music
   The correct answer is The Sound of Music.
   The Sound of Music is a 1959 musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein, based on the von Trapp family’s escape from Austria during World War II.
2. What musical is based on the life of Alexander Hamilton?
   • Jersey Boys
   • Wicked
   • Rent
   • Hamilton
   The correct answer is Hamilton.
   Hamilton is a 2015 musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda that tells the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton through a blend of hip-hop, rap, and traditional musical theater styles.
3. Which musical is set in the French Revolution?
   • Les Misérables
   • Chicago
   • West Side Story
   • Evita
   The correct answer is Les Misérables.
   Les Misérables is a 1980 musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, based on Victor Hugo’s novel of the same name. It tells the story of Jean Valjean and the French Revolution.
4. Which musical has the famous song “Defying Gravity”?
   • Rent
   • Hairspray
   • Wicked
   • The Lion King
   The correct answer is Wicked.
   Wicked is a 2003 musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, based on the novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire. It tells the story of the witches of Oz before Dorothy arrives.
5. What musical is set in the 1920s and features the song “All That Jazz”?
   • Cabaret
   • A Chorus Line
   • Grease
   • Chicago
   The correct answer is Chicago.
   Chicago is a 1975 musical by John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse, set in the 1920s and centered around the themes of crime, corruption, and media sensationalism.
6. Which musical is based on the story of Romeo and Juliet?
   • My Fair Lady
   • South Pacific
   • West Side Story
   • The King and I
   The correct answer is West Side Story.
   West Side Story is a 1957 musical by Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents, which retells the story of Romeo and Juliet set in 1950s New York City.
7. Which musical features the songs “Memory” and “Mr. Mistoffelees”?
   • Miss Saigon
   • Sweeney Todd
   • The Phantom of the Opera
   • Cats
   The correct answer is Cats.
   Cats is a 1981 musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the poetry collection “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by T.S. Eliot. It tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles.
8. Which musical is based on the story of the witches from the Wizard of Oz?
   • Hairspray
   • The Lion King
   • Wicked
   • Rent
   The correct answer is Wicked.
   Wicked is a 2003 musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, based on the novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire. It tells the story of the witches of Oz before Dorothy arrives.
9. Which musical features the song “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina”?
   • West Side Story
   • Les Misérables
   • Cabaret
   • Evita
   The correct answer is Evita.
   Evita is a 1976 musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, based on the life of Argentine First Lady Eva Perón.

10. What musical is set in a high school and features the songs “Summer Nights” and “Greased Lightning”?
    • Footloose
    • Fame
    • Hairspray
    • Grease
    The correct answer is Grease.
    Grease is a 1971 musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, set in a 1950s high school and centered around the romance between greaser Danny and good girl Sandy.

11. Which musical features the song “I Dreamed a Dream”?
    • The Phantom of the Opera
    • Les Misérables
    • Wicked
    • Miss Saigon
    The correct answer is Les Misérables.
    Les Misérables is a 1980 musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, based on Victor Hugo’s novel of the same name. It tells the story of Jean Valjean and the French Revolution.
12. What musical features the songs “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata”?
    • The Little Mermaid
    • The Lion King
    • Aladdin
    • Beauty and the Beast
    The correct answer is The Lion King.
    The Lion King is a 1997 musical by Elton John, Tim Rice, and Julie Taymor, based on the 1994 Disney animated film of the same name.
13. In which musical does the character Tracy Turnblad sing “Good Morning Baltimore”?
    • Grease
    • Footloose
    • Hairspray
    • Fame
    The correct answer is Hairspray.
    Hairspray is a 2002 musical by Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, and Thomas Meehan, set in 1960s Baltimore and centered around the theme of racial integration.
14. Which musical features the songs “The Music of the Night” and “All I Ask of You”?
    • Miss Saigon
    • Les Misérables
    • Sweeney Todd
    • The Phantom of the Opera
    The correct answer is The Phantom of the Opera.
    The Phantom of the Opera is a 1986 musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the French novel “Le Fantôme de l’Opéra” by Gaston Leroux. It tells the story of a disfigured musical genius who haunts the Paris Opera House.
15. Which musical is set in the 1930s and features the song “Tomorrow”?
    • A Chorus Line
    • Annie
    • Chicago
    • Cabaret
    The correct answer is Annie.
    Annie is a 1977 musical by Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin, and Thomas Meehan, based on the comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” by Harold Gray. It tells the story of a young orphan girl named Annie who is adopted by a wealthy businessman.