Random Knowledge
How many trombones led the big parade?
76
The film adaptation of "The Music Man" only received one academy award for…
Best Musical Score
What is Lisa’s favorite song from "The Music Man?"
"76 Trombones"
What is Harold Hill's real profession?
A con man who posed as a bandleader in order to steal money meant to pay for uniforms and instruments
Who will be playing Harold Hill in the 2022 revival of "The Music Man?"
Hugh Jackman
The 2022 "The Music Man" revival will be held at the Winter Garden Theatre. What musical was most recently held in that theatre?
"Beetlejuice"
What ‘cool’ musical did "The Music Man" beat out for the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1958?
"West Side Story"
What is Scott’s favorite song from "The Music Man?" (2 possible answers)
"Till There Was You" or "Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little"
What fictional town is "The Music Man" set in?
River City, Iowa
Despite winning a Tony Award for playing Marian Paroo on Broadway, this actress lost the role in the film to Shirley Jones.
Barbara Cook
Who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for "The Music Man?"
Meredith Wilson
The original Broadway production of "The Music Man" was nominated for 9 tony awards. How many did they end up winning?
5
What is John’s favorite song from "The Music Man?"
"Trouble"
Name both of Marian Paroo’s occupations
The town librarian and part-time piano teacher
Who will be playing Marian Paroo in the 2022 revival of "The Music Man?"
Sutton Foster
How many years did the original Broadway production of "The Music Man" run for?
5 years
What category did "The Music Man" receive a Grammy award for in 1958?
It won the first ever Grammy Award for "Best Original Cast Album"
What is Mike’s favorite song from "The Music Man?" (2 possible answers)
"My White Knight" or "Lida Rose/Will I Ever Tell You"
What is the name of the band that Harold Hill forms?
River City Boys
Despite Robert Preston's Tony-award winning performance in the Broadway production, Warner Bros. executives wanted a bankable star in the lead role of Professor Harold Hill for the movie and ended up casting…
Robert Preston
What was the only song from the Broadway production that failed to survive the transition from stage to screen & was ultimately replaced?
"My White Knight"
The 2000 Broadway revival of "The Music Man" was nominated for 8 tony awards. How many did they end up winning?
0
Name one of the two songs from "The Music Man" that are frequently played at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
"76 Trombones" & "Wells Fargo Wagon"
In the diner, Harold Hill attempts to remember a William Shakespeare quote: "Cowards die a thousand deaths, the brave man... only 500," to which Marian replies "something like that." The quote he looks for is from which Shakespeare play?
The quote he looks for is from "Julius Caesar", Act 2, Scene 2, when Gaio Giulio Cesare says, "Cowards die many times before their deaths, the valiant never taste of death but once."
Who played Harold Hill & Marian Paroo in the 2003 television film of "The Music Man?"
Matthew Broderick and Kristin Chenoweth