Musicals & Theatre
Macbeth
What other name was Caesar Augustus—the first Roman emperor who ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD—known by?
Octavian
Which avant-garde pop star wore a controversial dress made entirely out of raw meat to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards?
Lady Gaga
What American serial killer, nicknamed the Milwaukee Cannibal, killed and dismembered 17 men and boys from 1978 to 1991?
Jeffrey Dahmer
In Stephen King's horror epic It, what is the name of the terrifying, shape-shifting cosmic entity that most frequently takes the form of a dancing clown to lure in children?
Pennywise
Named for a major Midwestern city, what long-running Broadway musical features songs like "All That Jazz," "Cell Block Tango," and "Mr. Cellophane?"
Chicago
About 2,000 years before the Egyptians started using it, the Chinchorro people of Chile came up with which process for preserving their dead?
Mummification
Which famous fashion house is recognisable by its signature red lacquered soles on its heels?
Christian Louboutin
John Wayne Gacy was a serial killer who dressed as what type of children's performer?
Pogo the Clown
In J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, what is the name of the mythical, faraway island where children never grow up?
Neverland
One of Broadway's longest-running musicals, what Jonathan Larson show with a four-letter title featured characters singing about how they couldn't afford to pay their New York City landlord?
Rent
In Norse mythology, what is the name of the grand, golden realm of the dead where half of those who die in combat are chosen by Odin to prepare for the events of Ragnarok?
Valhalla
Which designer is credited with popularizing the concept of the "Little Black Dress" in the 1920s?
Coco Chanel
In 1962, three inmates made one of the most famous escape attempts in history from which notorious island prison?
Alcatraz Penitentiary
In classic folklore and cinematic history, what specific precious metal must a bullet be made of to successfully kill a Werewolf?
Silver
What is the name of the notoriously falling set piece from Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera?
Chandelier
The Greek poet Sappho was born on which island in 630 BC? The word “sapphic” derives from her name, while a different word with a similar meaning derives from the island where she was born.
Lesbos
Which shoe brand was founded by a doctor in the German army during World War II?
Dr. Martens
In November 1971, a man using the alias Dan Cooper hijacked a Boeing 727, collected a $200,000 ransom, and parachuted from the plane into a thunderstorm. What is the popular name he is known by today?
D.B. Cooper
In J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, what is the name of the idyllic, peaceful homeland of the Hobbits, known for its rolling green hills and cozy underground holes?
The Shire
What is the name of Annie's dog in the musical Annie?
Sandy
What were the religious wars between Christians and Muslims called?
The Crusades
Kim Kardashian caused a massive media storm at the 2022 Met Gala by wearing the exact, delicate crystal-embellished gown that a legendary icon wore to sing "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" in 1962. Who originally wore the dress?
Marilyn Monroe
In 1947, the severely mutilated body of aspiring actress Elizabeth Short was found in a vacant lot in Los Angeles. By what famous, haunting nickname is this unsolved case known?
The Black Dahlia
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what beautiful Italian city serves as the primary setting for the tragic romance and the bitter feud between the Capulets and Montagues?
Verona