There is nothing quite like a great movie musical to lift the spirits. For nearly a century, the silver screen has burst into song and dance, giving us unforgettable melodies, dazzling choreography, and stories that stay with us for a lifetime. From the golden age of Gene Kelly and Julie Andrews to the modern showstoppers, these films have a magic all their own. Whether you can waltz through every classic or simply hum along to the famous tunes, this quiz is for you.
In "The Sound of Music," Maria becomes governess to the seven children of which family?
The von Trapp family
The von Braun family
The Strauss family
The Habsburg family
In "Mary Poppins," the magical flying nanny is played by which actress?
Audrey Hepburn
Doris Day
Julie Andrews
Debbie Reynolds
"My Fair Lady" follows a professor trying to transform a Cockney flower girl into a lady. What is her name?
Mary Poppins
Fanny Brice
Eliza Doolittle
Sandra Dee
Which actress starred as Fanny Brice in the 1968 musical "Funny Girl"?
Julie Andrews
Barbra Streisand
Liza Minnelli
Judy Garland
The song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" comes from which classic film?
The Wizard of Oz
Meet Me in St. Louis
State Fair
Easter Parade
Gene Kelly danced through the streets of which European capital in the 1951 musical "An American in ___"?
Paris
Berlin
Madrid
London
Which musical features a con man named Harold Hill who arrives in a small Iowa town to sell band instruments?
Guys and Dolls
The Music Man
The Pajama Game
Bye Bye Birdie
Which musical tells the story of Tevye, a Jewish milkman, and his daughters in a Russian village?
Fiddler on the Roof
Yentl
The Producers
Oliver!
Which musical, based on stories by Damon Runyon, features New York gamblers and the song "Luck Be a Lady"?
Guys and Dolls
Sweet Charity
Pal Joey
On the Town
Which musical is based on a Roald Dahl book?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Doctor Dolittle
In "West Side Story," the two rival gangs are the Jets and which other gang?
The Dragons
The Sharks
The Kings
The Wolves
In the 1994 Disney musical "The Lion King," the songs were written by Tim Rice and which British pop star?
Elton John
David Bowie
Phil Collins
George Michael
The 1986 cult musical "Little Shop of Horrors" had who as leading man?
Rick Moranis
Johnny Depp
Steve Martin
Gene Wilder
The 1978 film "The Wiz," a soul retelling of "The Wizard of Oz," starred Diana Ross and which pop superstar as the Scarecrow?
Prince
Lionel Richie
Michael Jackson
Stevie Wonder
Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote many beloved musicals. Which of these was NOT one of theirs?
The Sound of Music
Oklahoma!
Singin' in the Rain
South Pacific
Warming Up in the Wings
Well, it seems a few of these showstoppers slipped past you, and that is perfectly alright. The world of movie musicals is vast, stretching across nearly a hundred years and countless unforgettable films, so no one could be expected to know every last one. The wonderful thing is that these classics are always waiting to be rediscovered. Why not treat yourself to an old favorite, then come back and take another bow? You may surprise yourself next time. Thank you for playing along with us today!
Nicely done! You clearly know your way around a movie musical, from the grand old classics to a good many of the modern hits. You can tell your Rodgers and Hammerstein from your Andrew Lloyd Webber, and many of these beloved films are old friends. A few of the trickier questions caught you out, but that is no shame at all, as the genre runs wonderfully deep. With a little more time at the movies, you would take center stage. A splendid result to be proud of!
Outstanding! You are a true devotee of the movie musical, and it shows. From the dancing feet of Fred Astaire to the modern magic of La La Land, not a single number caught you off guard. The directors, the stars, the songs, and the stories, you knew them all. You clearly hold this glorious genre close to your heart, and your knowledge does it full justice. Take a well earned bow, and let the orchestra swell, because this was a truly showstopping performance from start to finish!
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