1. Even the song about the
Reader's Digest couldn't help this musical continue on to a New York opening,
despite a big name star in a Southern setting. What's the show? Who was the
star?
PRETTYBELLE /
Angela Lansbury
2. For a while, this musical
advertised a much longer title out of town, but like a penny in my pocket, it
proved to be a wise investment. Name the show and it's earlier title.
HELLO, DOLLY! /
DOLLY, A DAMNED EXASPERATING WOMAN
3. Dear Sweet Sewing Machine
was merely one of the dropped numbers when this show played out of town. Name
the show.
FIDDLER ON THE
ROOF
4. Reviews in San Francisco
prior to Broadway were not favorable, but this much maligned hit has been
putting lots of green in the producer's pockets. What is the name of this critic
defying show?
WICKED
5. Early versions of this
gender bending musical had a song deemed rather offensive by many in the cast.
The song was dropped and the show made it to New York, where the film star
recreated their role. What was the show?
VICTOR/VICTORIA
6. This show was touring
“across the pond” prior to Broadway, where the powers that be deemed it
necessary to fire the star and replace him with the co-author/songwriter. A
certain type of wisdom was used in this decision. What was the show?
THE ROAR OF THE
GREASEPAINT-THE SMELL OF THE CROWD
7. This musical by a famous
Broadway music man died before ever leaving Los Angeles. What was the name of
this show that never completed its maiden voyage?
1491
8. This much lauded revival
had all sorts of turnabouts and challenges on its way into New York, one of
which was a figurehead past his prime choreographer who slept through most
rehearsals. What was the name of this nostalgic hit?
NO, NO NANETTE
9. Despite having a big name
lead and a “star to be” in the title role, this show was troubled throughout its
out of town tryout. Finally the producer made a “merci” killing and pulled the
plug, despite a now legendary score and a new leading man. What was the show?
THE BAKER'S
WIFE
10. Away we go from New York
and into a safer haven, that was the plan way back when. What groundbreaking
musical reworked its title and show elements out of town and came in a hit?
OKLAHOMA!
11. You should know the name
of this English musical import that toured extensively in the USA before ever
hitting New York, if you consider yourself well versed in musical theater
history. Of course, by then, some of the kids outgrew their roles. What was the
show?
OLIVER
12. This show decided to
preview in New York, but when it flopped it did not go lightly into the dark.
Instead, its notorious producer blasted his two television star leads and
brought in a serious writer to fix the book, but to no avail. What was the two
titled show?
BREAKFAST AT
TIFFANY'S/HOLLY GOLIGHTLY
13. Out of town the starring
comedienne saw her role double in size when the actress playing the love
interest lead was fired and the roles combined. What show was it that tried such
maneuvers to get in shipshape shape?
SAIL AWAY
14. In early press releases
and audition notices the musical was entitled Gangway, but eventually a title
was found that was much more cool. What was the show?
WEST SIDE STORY
15. During out of town
troubles the characters of “Mr. & Mrs. God” were dropped from the show and
replaced with another celestial character. What was the name of the character
and the show?
The Starkeeper
in CAROUSEL
16. This show had it's
first performance in Canada, opening a new performing arts center, running hours
too long and putting key members of the production team in the hospital. What
was the title of this show, don't let it be forgot?
CAMELOT
17. This musical was
“Russian” to get together, but even a famous director/choreographer and an
acclaimed composer/lyricist couldn't find any pleasures with this roadkill
musical. What was the show?
PLEASURES &
PALACES
18. A knockabout comedy that
wasn't getting laughs wisely replaced its opening number out of town, thanks to
the advice of a well-versed yet egotistical show doctor. What was the show and
who was the show doctor?
A FUNNY THING
HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM / JEROME ROBBINS
19. After nearly seriously
injuring its first leading lady in the UK tryout, this re-cast and dark musical
infamously opened on Broadway for a very brief yet electrifying run. What was
the musical?
CARRIE
20. Written in the middle of
the night in an out of town hotel room, this tune has proven to be this highly
acclaimed composer/lyricists most famous song. What simplistic hit was created
among the circus-like atmosphere of the dreaded out of town tryout? What is the
title of this lilting musical?
SEND IN THE
CLOWNS from A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
21. The Gallic star was none
too happy with the supporting character who stole the show out of town with her
vivacious singing and amazing dancing, although today it's the supporting
actress' name that is remembered and the star forgotten. What was the name of
this redheaded dynamo and her breakthrough show?
GWEN VERDON in
CAN-CAN
22. Out of town this classic
score changed quite a bit, taking out a saucy number and replacing it with a
classic. Although the composer/lyricist may have felt like losing his mind, he
kept on and created a show that is legendary. What number about a man with
limited dancing skills got replaced on the road? What was the show?
CAN THAT BOY
FOXTROT / FOLLIES
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