Question 1

Damien Chazelle's La La Land seeked much inspiration from what classic musical?

Accepted Answer

Singin' in the Rain - Singin' in the Rain is considered by many to be the greatest moviemusical of all time

Question 2

Julie Andrews was turned down for which movie (opening the door for her to do Mary Poppins instead and win her first Oscar, nonetheless)

Accepted Answer

My Fair Lady - Julie Andrews originated the role of Eliza Doolittle on Broadway, but was turned down for the film role in favor of Audrey Hepburn. She made a point to thank Jack Warner for turning her down (the producer of My Fair Lady) in her Oscars acceptance speech, which she won for Disney's Mary Poppins.

Question 3

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was created by Ian Fleming, in a stark contrast to which other famous work he created?

Accepted Answer

James Bond

Question 4

Before settling on West Side Story gang conflict between the Whites (Jets) and Puerto Ricans (Sharks), what was originally supposed to be the background of the two rival gangs?

Accepted Answer

Jewish vs. Catholic

Question 5

Barbra Streisand was the first woman to write, direct, produce, and star in which movie musical?

Accepted Answer

Yentl

Question 6

What movie musical has been remade the most amount of times?

Accepted Answer

A Star is Born - A Star is Born has been made four times, with Annie trailing closely with three.

Question 7

Two of the stars of Hairspray were also a part of which famous movie musical franchise?

Accepted Answer

Grease - John Travolta (Edna Turnblad) was in the original Grease, while Michelle Pfeiffer (Mrs. Von Tussel) starred in Grease 2

Question 8

The role of Billy Flynn in Chicago was originally offered to which actor, before production going with Richard Gere?

Accepted Answer

John Travolta - This was the fourth time Travolta turned down a role that ultimately went to Gere (the others being American Gigolo, Days of Heaven, and An Officer and a Gentleman)

Question 9

Which movie musical holds the record for receiving the most Oscars?

Accepted Answer

West Side Story - West Side Story won 10 Oscars at the 1962 awards

Question 10

Who was NOT considered for the role of Maria in The Sound of Music?

Accepted Answer

Liza Minelli

Question 11

Jennifer Hudson was against how many other actresses for the role of Effie White in Dreamgirls (before landing the part and clenching an Oscar for her performance)?

Accepted Answer

782 - She was up against other huge talents like Fantasia Barrino from American Idol and Raven Symone

Question 12

Which soprano singer famously dubbed many performances, including Audrey Hepburn's in My Fair Lady and Natalie Wood's in West Side Story

Accepted Answer

Marni Nixon - She had a brief appearance in The Sound of Music as Sister Sophia

Question 13

In Chicago, which actress was adamant about their character having a bob haircut?

Accepted Answer

Catherine Zeta-Jones - She wanted it clear she was doing all of the dancing in the film and didn't want her hair in her face to make people question if there were dance doubles

Question 14

Who was originally considered for the role of Danny Zuko in Grease?

Accepted Answer

Henry Winkler - After playing Fonzi in Happy Days, Henry Winkler declined the role for fear of being typecast

Question 15

The horses in The Wizard of Oz were dyed purple with what?

Accepted Answer

Jell-O - The ASPCA wouldn't allow production to use paint/dye, so they improvised

Movie Musicals Trivia

2) Julie Andrews was turned down for which movie (opening the door for her to do Mary Poppins instead and win her first Oscar, nonetheless)

3) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was created by Ian Fleming, in a stark contrast to which other famous work he created?

4) Before settling on West Side Story gang conflict between the Whites (Jets) and Puerto Ricans (Sharks), what was originally supposed to be the background of the two rival gangs?

5) Barbra Streisand was the first woman to write, direct, produce, and star in which movie musical?

6) What movie musical has been remade the most amount of times?

7) Two of the stars of Hairspray were also a part of which famous movie musical franchise?

8) The role of Billy Flynn in Chicago was originally offered to which actor, before production going with Richard Gere?

9) Which movie musical holds the record for receiving the most Oscars?

10) Who was NOT considered for the role of Maria in The Sound of Music?

11) Jennifer Hudson was against how many other actresses for the role of Effie White in Dreamgirls (before landing the part and clenching an Oscar for her performance)?

12) Which soprano singer famously dubbed many performances, including Audrey Hepburn's in My Fair Lady and Natalie Wood's in West Side Story

13) In Chicago, which actress was adamant about their character having a bob haircut?

14) Who was originally considered for the role of Danny Zuko in Grease?

15) The horses in The Wizard of Oz were dyed purple with what?