Man of La Mancha

Question 1

Which actress originally played Aldonza?

Accepted Answer

Joan Diener

Question 2

What is the total number of Broadway revivals (including the original)?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 3

The musical suggests that dreaming:

Accepted Answer

Can give people hope and purpose

Question 4

Where does much of Don Quixote’s imagined story take place?

Accepted Answer

An inn

Question 5

What is Dulcinea?

Accepted Answer

Don Quixote's love for Aldonza

Question 6

Who played Don Quixote in the original Broadway production?

Accepted Answer

Richard Kiley

Question 7

What is the main reason Cervantes tells a story in prison?

Accepted Answer

To win over the other prisoners

Question 8

Who composed the music for the musical?

Accepted Answer

Mitch Leigh

Question 9

What is the name of Don Quixote’s real identity?

Accepted Answer

Alonso Quijana

Question 10

What does Don Quixote believe about Aldonza?

Accepted Answer

She's his dream girl, Lady Dulcinea

Question 11

How many languages has the show been performed in globally?

Accepted Answer

30+

Question 12

Why is Don Quixote often laughed at?

Accepted Answer

Because he sees the world differently

Question 13

Why does Man of La Mancha remain relevant today?

Accepted Answer

Its themes of hope and perseverance still resonate

Question 14

Why is Cervantes' story powerful within the prison?

Accepted Answer

It inspires and transforms the others

Question 15

In the musical, who is Cervantes pretending to be in jail?

Accepted Answer

A prisoner who tells stories to stay out of trouble

Question 16

Which critic called the show “a moving, uplifting… thrilling theatre piece”?

Accepted Answer

Walter Kerr

Question 17

How does Aldonza feel at first about being called Dulcinea?

Accepted Answer

She is angry and insulted

Question 18

What kind of musical is Man of La Mancha considered?

Accepted Answer

Concept musical

Question 19

What criticism did some reviewers express?

Accepted Answer

It strayed too far from Cervantes’ novel

Question 20

What historical period is the musical set in?

Accepted Answer

Spanish Inquisition

Question 21

Who is the author of the original novel Man of La Mancha is based on?

Accepted Answer

Miguel de Cervantes

Question 22

What is a major theme of Man of La Mancha?

Accepted Answer

Idealism vs. realism

Question 23

When did the original Broadway production open?

Accepted Answer

1965

Question 24

Who sings “I, Don Quixote”?

Accepted Answer

Cervantes as Don Quixote

Question 25

What theater hosted the 1992 revival?

Accepted Answer

Marquis Theatre

Question 26

The musical contrasts madness with:

Accepted Answer

Sanity

Question 27

How many Tony Awards did Man of La Mancha win in 1966?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 28

The phrase “to dream the impossible dream” became popular because:

Accepted Answer

It reflected 1960s hopes and ideals

Question 29

Which song expresses Don Quixote’s belief in impossible ideals?

Accepted Answer

The Impossible Dream

Question 30

Which cast member played the Innkeeper?

Accepted Answer

Gino Confori

Question 31

How is music used in Man of La Mancha?

Accepted Answer

To express inner thoughts and themes

Question 32

Who becomes Don Quixote’s squire?

Accepted Answer

Sancho Panza

Question 33

Don Quixote’s actions can be seen as:

Accepted Answer

Delusional but inspiring

Question 34

What aspect of Richard Kiley’s performance was praised?

Accepted Answer

His voice and charisma

Question 35

Aldonza begins to change by the end because:

Accepted Answer

Don Quixote's kindness affects her

Question 36

What is the tone of “It’s All the Same”?

Accepted Answer

Bitter and Cynical

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a song from the musical?

Accepted Answer

Dream the Dream

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