Tony Awards History
Which of the following shows did not win a Tony for Best Musical?
a. Hairspray
b. The Color Purple
c. The Book of Mormon
d. Kinky Boots
b. The Color Purple
This musical is based off the wives of an English king from the times of the Reformation.
Six
Disney Theatrical Productions has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical 5 times. Name one of the shows that got them nominated.
Lion King, Mary Poppins, Sister Act, Newsies, Aladdin
Jeremy Jordan received his first Tony nomination for his role as Jack Kelly in this popular musical.
Newsies
Although this musical, based off a classic comic series, has become one of the most popular shows for high school theatre departments, it actually flopped on Broadway. It closed after a little over a year.
The Addams Family
This musical currently holds the record for the most Tony Awards won. It features songs such as "Opening Night" and "Springtime for Hitler."
The Producers (12 Tonys)
This Andrew Lloyd Webber piece follows the life of Eva Perón and her life as the First Lady of Argentina.
Evita
This Disney Stage show featured dancers using roller skates to mimic fish swimming.
The Little Mermaid
Jeremy Jordan is currently starring in a musical based on this great novel that you probably had to read for English class.
This musical, based on one of Stephen King's most famous novels, is largely regarded as one of the biggest flops on Broadway. It closed after only 5 performances.
Carrie
In a shocking twist, this show beat Wicked for the Tony for Best Musical in 2004.
Avenue Q
Les Misérables takes place during this important historical event.
The French Revolution
The stage production of this animated musical included several new songs that were not in the original movie. These include "Monster" and "What Do You Know About Love?"
Frozen
Jeremy Jordan starred alongside Anna Kendrick in the film adaptation of this musical about the beginning and end of a relationship.
The Last Five Years
Despite being the most expensive Broadway show ever, costing over $75 million, this comic book show is one of the biggest flops in Broadway history. It closed after 3 years, but lost $60 million in the process.
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
This popular historical rap musical holds the record for most Tony nominations.
Hamilton (16 nominations)
This musical follows the events of the planes that were stranded in Canada as a result of the terrorist events of 9/11.
Come From Away
This frosty traveling Disney show has been selling out hockey stadiums since 1987.
Disney on Ice
Jeremy Jordan recorded the demo for this hit musical film before eventually losing the role to Zac Efron.
The Greatest Showman
Despite acquiring a cult following in modern times and becoming a Halloween tradition, this creepy classic flopped hard on Broadway. Despite featuring many classic songs, such as "Time Warp," it closed after only 45 performances.
The Rocky Horror Show
This famous composer who recently passed away holds the record for the composer with the most Tonys.
Stephen Sondheim (8 Tonys)
This musical features the stories of the people who have attempted (successfully or not) to assassinate a U.S. President. It features characters such as John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald.
Assassins
In 2014, Disney released a film adaptation of this magical Sondheim musical.
Into the Woods
Besides his work in musicals, Jeremy Jordan has acquired an impressive TV and film resume. This includes playing a main character in this show based off this classic comic book character.
Supergirl
Despite being based on an incredibly popular film and featuring prominent characters such as Patrick Bateman, this horror musical flopped on Broadway. It closed after only 54 performances.
American Psycho