Musical Theatre Trivia

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Who wrote the music and lyrics for the musical "Mack and Mabel"?

Answer: Jerry Herman

Bonus fact: Jerry Herman also wrote the scores for "Hello, Dolly!" and "Mame."

"Mack and Mabel" centers on silent-film producer Mack Sennett and which actress?

Answer: Mabel Normand

Bonus fact: Mabel Normand was a major silent-era comedy star who worked extensively with Sennett.

Which song from "Mack and Mabel" became one of the show’s best-known standards?

Answer: Time Heals Everything

Bonus fact: "Time Heals Everything" became a cabaret favorite even though the original Broadway production had a short run.

Who wrote the music and lyrics for the Broadway musical "Dear World"?

Answer: Jerry Herman

Bonus fact: Jerry Herman wrote "Dear World" between his major hits "Mame" and "Mack and Mabel."

Which actress won a Tony Award for starring in the original Broadway production of "Dear World"?

Answer: Angela Lansbury

Bonus fact: Lansbury played Countess Aurelia and won her third Tony Award for a musical performance.

"Dear World" was adapted from which French play?

Answer: The Madwoman of Chaillot

Bonus fact: Jean Giraudoux’s play centers on an eccentric countess resisting people who want to exploit Paris for profit.