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This actress played Heather Mcnamara and Katherine Howard in the West End Tours of Heathers and Six. 

Who is Sophie Isaacs?

100

Gambler Nathan Detroit  has few options for the location of his big craps game. Needing $1,000 to pay a garage owner to host the game, Nathan bets Sky Masterson  that Sky cannot get virtuous Sarah Brown out on a date. Despite some resistance, Sky negotiates and goes on a date with her in exchange for bringing people into her mission. Meanwhile, Nathan's longtime fiancée, Adelaide wants him to go legit and marry her.

What is Guys and Dolls?

100

Meek flower shop assistant  falls for a coworker. During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II, which feeds only on human flesh and blood. The growing plant attracts a great deal of business for the previously struggling store. After Seymour feeds Audrey's boyfriend Orin to the plant after Orin's accidental death, he must come up with more bodies for the increasingly bloodthirsty plant.

What is Little Shop of Horrors?

100

One week later i'm writin' a letter nightly Now my life gets better every letter that you write me. Laughing' at my sister 'cause she wants to form a harem. I'm just sayin', if you really loved me you would share him Ha! Two weeks later In the living room stressin'. My father's stone faced while you're asking for his blessing. I'm dying inside, as you wine and dine and I'm trying' not to cry cause there's nothing that your mind can't do.

What is Helpless?

100

Her first appearance was on Les Miserables, later appearing on the hit show Glee and also in Scream Queens.

Who is Lea Michelle?

200

His most famous works were Hamilton, Bring It On: The Musical, 21 Chump Street, and In The Heights. 

Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda?

200

In the musical is based off the 1926 play written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, the reporter assigned to cover the 1924 trials of murderesses Beulah Annan and Belva Gaertner. ... Belva Gaertner was, in fact, a jazz singer in this town back in her time – whether or not she was well-known is inconclusive.

What is Chicago?

200

This off-Broadway jukebox musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, complete with a 50s score. 

What is Jersey Boys?

200

n New York you can be a new man (just you wait) In New York you can be a new man (just you wait) In New York you can be a new man In New York, New York Just you wait Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton We are waiting in the wings for you Waiting in the wings for you You could never back down You never learned to take your time Oh, Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton When America sings for you Will they know what you overcame? Will they know you rewrote your game? The world will never be the same, oh The ship is in the harbor now See if you can spot him (just you wait) Another immigrant comin' up from the bottom (just you wait) His enemies destroyed his rep America forgot him We, fought with him Me, I died for him Me, I trusted him Me, I loved him.

What is Alexander Hamilton?

200

Before making the jump to the big screen, she was both a Daytime Emmy- and Tony-winning actress. She landed starring roles in many Broadway musical productions including "The Lion King," "The Color Purple," "Rent" and "Good People." In 2015, she originated the role of Angelica Schuyler in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical "Hamilton," which earned her a Tony for best actress in a musical. In 2019, she appeared alongside Sterling K. Brown in the family drama "Waves" and in 2020, she played Ava Price on the NBC musical comedy series "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist."

Who is Renee Eliza Goldsberry?

300

Sara Jean Ford was in many musicals, such as The Phantom of the Opera, How to Succeed In Business without Really Trying, and more. She played this character in Cats. 

Who is Jellylorum? 

300

As the result of the curse of a once-beautiful witch, a baker  and his wife are childless. Three days before the rise of a blue moon, they venture into the forest to find the ingredients that will reverse the spell and restore the witch's beauty: a milk-white cow, hair as yellow as corn, a blood-red cape, and a slipper of gold. During their journey, they meet Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack, each one on a quest to fulfill a wish.

What is Into the Woods? 

300

Which of these teen movie adaptations is an off-Broadway show? (Hint- The rest are were all on Broadway)

Heathers

Mean Girls

Clueless

Legally Blonde

Bring It On

What is Clueless?

300

British Admiral Howe's got troops on the water Thirty-two thousand troops in New York harbor.Thirty-two thousand troops in New York harbor When they surround our troops They surround our troops When they surround our troops As a kid in the Caribbean I wished for a war I knew that I was poor I knew it was the only way to Rise up If they tell my story I am either gonna die on the battlefield in glory or Rise up We will fight for this land But there's only one man Who can give us a command so we can Rise up Understand? It's the only way to Rise up Rise up Here he comes Here comes the general Ladies and gentlemen Here comes the general The moment you've been waiting for Here comes the general The pride of Mount Vernon Here comes the general George Washington.

What is Right Hand Man?

300

This actress has solidified her place in acting history with three Academy Awards in a record 21 nominations. A little-known fact is that he award-winning ways started long before these accolades. The Yale School of Drama graduate starred in “Happy End” and won an Obie for her performance in the off-Broadway showing of “Alice at the Palace.” She later appears as the witch in the movie adaptation for Into the woods

Who is Meryl Streep?

400

She is an American actress and singer. Primarily known for her work on the Broadway stage, she has won 6 Tony Awards, more performance awards than any other actor, and is the only person to win a Tony in all 4 acting categories. She was in Carousel, Master Class, Ragtime, A Raisin in the Sun, Porgy and Bess, and Ladies' Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill. 

Who is Audra McDonald? 

400

The musical is a modern retelling of the lives of the wives of Henry VIII presented as a pop concert, as the wives take turns singing and telling their story to see who suffered the most due to Henry and should, therefore, become the group's lead singer.

What is Six?

400

A typical off-Broadway show will hold this many people. 


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Less than 100


100-499


500-1000

Over 1000

What is 100-499 people?

400

Angelica! Work, work! Eliza! And Peggy! The Schuyler sisters! Angelica! Peggy! Eliza! Work! Daddy said to be home by sundown. Daddy doesn't need to know. Daddy said not to go downtown. Like I said, you're free to go. But–look around, look around, the Revolution's happening in New York (New York) Angelica! Work! It's bad enough daddy wants to go to war. People shouting in the square. It's bad enough there'll be violence on our shore. New ideas in the air. Look around, look around—Angelica, remind me what we're looking for… She's lookin' for me!

What is The Schyler Sisters?

400

This actress raised a few eyebrows with her vocals in the ubiquitous Disney hit “Frozen” in 2013. After all, most audiences knew her as the plucky detective “Veronica Mars.” But before her star turn, she was a New York University theatre student who went on to join the cast of Broadway’s “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “The Crucible.” She was later known as the lead in the hit show The Good Place.

Who is Kristen Bell?

500

She is an American actress and singer-songwriter. Nominated for 3 Tonys, of which she has won one, she is known for her powerful mezzo-soprano voice and signature belting technique. This actress worked on Rent, Wicked, and Frozen. 

Who is Idina Menzel?

500

This musical is truly an American Musical. Specifically, one that tells the story of the forgotten Founding Father and his ascent out of poverty and to power against the backdrop of the American Revolution. All told by his rival and ultimate killer.

What is Hamilton?

500

The award for off-Broadway shows.

What is an Obie?
500

 put myself back in the narrative (Eliza) I stop wasting time on tears I live another 50 years It's not enough (Eliza) I interview every soldier who fought by your side (She tells our story) I try to make sense of your thousands of pages of writings You really do write like you're running out of time I rely on Angelica While she's alive, we tell your story She is buried in Trinity Church near you When I needed her most, she was right on time And I'm still not through I ask myself, what would you do if you had more time The Lord, in his kindness He gives me what you always wanted He gives me more time I raise funds in D.C. for the Washington Monument (She tells my story) I speak out against slavery You could have done so much more if you only had time And when my time is up, have I done enough? Will they tell your story? Oh, can I show you what I'm proudest of? (The orphanage) I established the first private orphanage in New York City (The orphanage) I help to raise hundreds of children I get to see them growing up (The orphanage) In their eyes I see you, Alexander I see you every time And when my time is up Have I done enough? Will they tell your story?

What is Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story?

500

it's no accident that this actress was cast in the “Pitch Perfect” franchise or that she blew fans away with her popular song “Cups.” Broadway fans have long known about the actress’ singing abilities. She broke out in 1998’s “High Society” at the age of 12. She even went on to earn a Tony nomination for the role, making her the third-youngest to land a nom. This girl makes an appearance on 2015 movie adaptation of into the woods.

Who is Anna Kendrick?