Tony Awards quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   What item is mounted on top of a Tony Award trophy?

   Answer: A medallion

   Why: The spinning medallion features the classic comedy and tragedy masks on one side and Antoinette Perry's face on the other.

2. 2 Medium

   What are New York theaters with 100 to 499 seats called?

   Answer: Off-Broadway

   Why: The Off-Broadway label strictly denotes venue capacity between 100 and 499 seats rather than actual street location.

3. 3 Easy

   In which city must a show play to win a Tony?

   Answer: New York City

   Why: London theater productions compete for the Olivier Awards rather than the Tonys.

4. 4 Easy

   Which musical features the song Defying Gravity?

   Answer: Wicked

   Why: Idina Menzel won Best Actress in a Musical at the 2004 Tonys for playing Elphaba, the character who sings the anthem.

5. 5 Easy

   Which Shakespeare play inspired West Side Story?

   Answer: Romeo and Juliet

   Why: Despite its status as a theater landmark, West Side Story lost the 1958 Best Musical Tony to The Music Man.

6. 6 Easy

   What art form do the Tony Awards celebrate?

   Answer: Live theater

   Why: To qualify for a Tony Award, a production must open in one of the officially designated Broadway theaters in Manhattan.