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The Big Knife by this writer is also a film starring Jack Palance.

This playwright will have a second play revived on Broadway this season when the Roundabout performs The Big Knife. His first revival this season was of Golden Boy. Who is he?

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jason patric
Actor Jason Patric was on Broadway last season.

Actor Jason Patric’s father was a famous playwright and actor. Who was he? 

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Joanna gleason
Hint: she has her dad’s eyes.

Broadway actress Joanna Gleason’s father was a famous show business personality. Who was he?

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Today’s answer won a Tony in the 60s and another in the 80s.

Who became famous when he created the lead role in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Broadway and in the movie?

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Ton Bosely Fiorello!
George Abbott directed Fiorello! and many more Broadway shows.

George Abbott had an entertainment career that spanned nine decades and included stage and film. Of the three awards, Tony, Oscar and Pulitzer, which one did he never win? By the way, he did have at least one nomination for each of three.

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There are 40 Broadway houses.

Of the 40 Broadway theatres which is the oldest, holding the record as the longest, continuosly working Broadway theatre? 

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Shirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine on Broadway.

Shirley MacLaine replaced an actress in a Broadway musical on short notice and that show propelled her into a successful Hollywood career. What actress did she replace and what Broadway musical was it?

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stephen sondheim
Young Stephen Sondheim had a great teacher when it came to understanding how to write a musical.

As a young boy Stephen Sondheim was mentored by a very famous Broadway writer/lyricist. Who was it? 

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They’re Playing Our Song logo.

The musical They’re Playing Our Song is about the relationship between two composers. Which two?

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Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave in the film Julia.

What was the last Broadway show in which Vanessa Redgrave appeared?

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Playbill from Sondheim and Furth’s Company.

Who was originally cast in the role of Bobby in the musical Company?

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This actress will play Cinderella in the Broadway premiere.

Three actresses have played Cinderella on TV in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Can you name them?

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The four young actresses who originated the role of Matilda in London.

Matilda The Musical, which arrives in the U.S. in March 2013, won a record number of Olivier Awards in London last year. How many did it win?

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Annie McCardle
In the original Broadway production of Annie, Reid Shelton won the Tony for Daddy Warbucks but Andrea McArdle lost out to her costar.

She won the Tony for playing Miss Hannigan, the hater of little girls, in the original production of Annie beating out her costar Andrea McArdle (Annie) for the award. Who is she?

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Hugh jackman
Hugh Jackman’s one man show was on Broadway last season.

Hugh Jackman, who will be in the new musical Houdini next fall, auditioned for the musical Beauty and the Beast with the song Stars from Les Miserable. What did the director tell him?

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The original production of Pippin with Ben Vereen as the Leading Player.

Who directed and choreographed the original Broadway production of Pippin winning two Tonys?

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The Greek God of Theatre
The Greek God of Theatre.

In the ancient Greek theatre in Athens what was the name of the God of Theatre?

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all my sons
Original cast of All My Sons: Arthur Kennedy, Karl Malden, Beth Merrill, Ed Begley and Lois Wheeler.

This playwright vowed that All My Sons would be his last atempt at writing a successful commercial play after his show The Man Who Had All the Luck failed on Broadway after 4 performances.

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rocky horror
A brief look at our trivia answer with Susan Sarandon in Rocky Horror.

He won a Tony for his performance in the musical The Robber Bridegroom (1977). He may be best known for his role on TV as the mayor in Spin City and for the film Rocky Horror Picture Show in which he played Brad. He played a recurring role on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Oliver Gates 2004-2007)

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Neil Simon
Neil Simon is one of America’s most successful playwrights.

The Odd Couple was written by Neil Simon. But it was not his idea originally. Who first started writing the original version of this popular play, which was also a film and TV series?

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Uta Hagen as Martha in the original Broadway production of Edward Albee’s “Whose Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee has a theatrical heritage. What is it?

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Audra McDonald won a Tony last season for Porgy and Bess.

Which of these actresses has the most Tonys for performance-  Julie Harris, Angela Lansbury or Audra McDonald?

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One person has won more of these than anyone else.

What individual has won the most Tonys and how many?

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The original production of Cabaret on Broadway.

This writing team wrote many successful musicals including Cabaret. Who are they?

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damn yankees
Gwen Verdon played Lola in the Broadway production of Damn Yankees.

In the musical Damn Yankees where does Shoeless Joe say he’s from?

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The person for whom the Tony is named is in the center of this picture wearing a dark dress.

Who is the pretigious Tony named after?

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kermit bloomgarden
Kermit Bloomgarden produced the play of question the first time on Broadway.

One play holds the record for the number of times it has won the Tony for Best Play. What play is that and how many times has it won the award?

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fosse
Choreographer/director Bob Fosse shaped Pippin into a Broadway hit.

Who played the Leading Player in the musical Pippin, which was directed by Bob Fosse?

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A Christmas story
Ralphie dreamed of Santa bringing him a Red Ryder rifle.

A Christmas Story is now a Broadway musical. What is the name of the actor who played Ralphie, the lead, in the popular movie?

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jelly roll morton
Composer and pianist Jelly Roll Morton is the subject of the musical Jelly’s Last Jam.

Who starred as Jelly Roll Morton in the Broadway musical Jelly’s Last Jam?

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Greek Theatre
The Theatre of Dionysius in Athens.

The first person who is documented as being an actor lived in Ancient Athens. Who was it?

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Ben Hur
If you’re in the audience watching Ben Hur, which way is the horse going, stage right or left?

When an actor exits stage right which right are they going– their right or the audience’s?

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of thee I sing
This is a production photo of the first musical to win the Pulitzer Prize.

What was the first musicasl to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama?

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West Side Story
This gang was not originally in the musical West Side Story.

The groundbreaking musical West Side Story was NOT originally conceived as story focusing on members of the Sharks from Puerto Rico and the Jets, a Polish-American working-class gang. What two groups was the musical supposed to be about?

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Who’s running the Broadway show you’re watching? Well one thing is for certain, it’s NOT an elf!

Once a theatre production opens, the director, who has been in charge leaves. Their job is done. Who is then in charge of the show and  supposed to ensure that the artistic integrity of the production remains intact?

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tony
The Tony is the most prestigious award a Broadway show or performer can receive.

What show was nominated for the most Tonys with the fewest wins? It was produced in 2011.

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The fantasticks
When The Fantasticks premiered in 1960 it changed American musical theatre.

What actor, who had a long career on Broadway, in film and on TV, played El Gallo in the premiere of The Fantasticks?. That role led to him to stardom.

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The Nobel Prize for Literature

Only one American playwright has won the pretigious Nobel Prize for Literature. Who was this extremely important writer?

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Hayworth, Sinatra and Novak in the movie.

This young performer was a hit in the original Broadway production of Pal Joey in 1940. Who was it?

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Lila Crawford is Broadway's newest Annie
Who was originally cast to play Annie on Broadway in the premiere production of the musical in 1977?
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She sang for others.

In the theatre, the person on stage is the person singing. In film that's not always the case. What acress/singer dubbed the lead roles for four major films?

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Who played the original Willie Loman on Broadway? He was a veteran Broadway actor who eventually starred in the TV series "The Virginian" and was featured in many movies, including "On the Waterfront" and "12 Angry Men."

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The musical Oklahoma! Ends with the celebratory anthem Oklahoma! But that was not the original final song. What Rodgers and Hammerstein song originally ended Oklahoma!?

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"Broadway group tickets to see Nance star Nathan Lane"

Actor Nathan Lane turned down a role in a musical revival on Broadway. What role was it?

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The Nobel Prize for Literature
The Nobel Prize for Literature

Only one American playwright has won the pretigious Nobel Prize for Literature. Who was this extremely important write?

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