Answer Sheet
July 2010 Quiz
"Mr. Rodgers' Neighborhood"
Winner: SONGANDDANCEMAN
This month’s quiz features
questions pertaining to legendary composer Richard Rodgers.
1. When asked which came first, the music or the lyrics, Mr.
Rodgers is attributed what funny but true answer?
The Contract
2. Mr. Rodgers received a lot of pressure to remove a song about
racial prejudice from one of his hits, but he refused. What was the song and the
show?
Carefully Taught from SOUTH PACIFIC
3. Mr. Rodgers’ daughters Mary & Linda both wrote music as well,
Name two of their projects.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, THE MAD SHOW, FREAKY FRIDAY,
THREE TO MAKE MUSIC, HEY LOVE, HOT SPOT
4. In 1920 young Richard wrote the music for the Columbia
University end of year musical, fulfilling a longtime teenage dream of his. What
was the show and who wrote the lyrics?
FLY WITH ME - Oscar Hammerstein II & Lorenz Hart
5. “Boys & Girls Like You And Me” has had a long and strange
career as a song. Name three of its show homes, mostly short-lived.
OKLAHOMA! (Cut), MEET ME IN ST LOUIS (film – CUT),
CINDERELLA (London), STATE FAIR (Broadway)
6. What show launched the career of Rodgers & Hart? What was the
catchy tune it featured?
THE GARRICK GAIETIES - Manhattan
7. What Rodgers song began life in the South Pacific as a love
song but moved on to Siam as an introductory tune? Name both titles. (Extra
Credit: Name the third title for this song.)
Suddenly Lucky, Getting To Know You, Suddenly Lovely
8. Mr. Rodgers once famously feuded with his lyricist and
librettist and together a Italian flavored flop was born. Who were these
combatants and what was the name of this show?
Stephen Sondheim, Arthur Laurents, DO I HEAR A
WALTZ?
9. The Dream Ballet re-shaped musicals of the 40’s and 50’s. What
Rodgers collaborator was responsible for truly pushing this form to the
forefront?
Agnes DeMille
10. In what Rodgers show do teenagers dress up in dish towels and
skirts to perform an Egyptian Ballet by Balanchine? What was the song?
BABES IN ARMS, Johnny One Note
11. Rodgers had great grief when working with a former Broadway
composer/star in a musical, battling over lyrics,, tempos and more. Who was the
retired star and what was the presidential show?
George M. Cohan, I’D RATHER BE RIGHT
12. Rodgers also battled with a tongue twister loving star over
excessive ad libs and hijinks in another Rodgers show. Who was the star and what
was the show?
Danny Kaye in TWO BY TWO
13. Mr. Rodgers also served as producer for many plays & musicals
on Broadway. What pistol of a show did he produce for Ethel Agnes Zimmerman?
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
14. Mr. Rodgers has two grandsons who write for the musical
theater. Name two shows by daughter Mary’s son.
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, FLOYD COLLINS, LOVE’S FIRE,
SATURN RETURNS
15. Who worked with Mr. Rodgers for a longer continuous period,
Hart or Hammerstein?
Hart
16. What song was the last collaboration of Rodgers &
Hammerstein?
Edelweiss from THE SOUND OF MUSIC
17. In Hollywood, Rodgers wrote a very musical film for Maurice
Chevalier, filled with clever innovation. The opening song is legendary for its
concept and editing. Name the song and film.
Isn’t It Romantic? From LOVE ME TONIGHT
18. CAROUSEL, Mr. Rodgers favorite show, features several scenes
in the afterlife. Who is the character we meet there?
The Starkeeper
19. Rodgers & company famously battled the star of one of his
last musicals, a bad boy playing a bad boy ruler. What was the show and who was
the actor?
REX starring Nicol Williamson
20. In his lifetime Mr. Rodgers won the Emmy, the Oscar, the
Grammy, the Tony and the Pulitzer Prize. Only one other person has done this.
Who is it?
Marvin Hamlisch
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