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But oh yes they did! Producers opened Broadway shows that were critical and financial flops. Wonderful actresses made famous by playing certain lead characters in Broadway musicals with which they will forever be linked, also went on to sing the songs made famous by yet other leading ladies before they stepped down from their hallmark roles; You'll hear these lesser-heard songs sung right here, and if you think you know to whom you are listening, you'll no doubt think to yourself – "Oh no. They Didn't!"

 

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Oh No They Didn't!

First place winner is Doug White of Orlando with only 3 incorrect answers. Second place goes to Sandy Berlepsch of Kissimmee who won tickets even though she had more the 50% of the answers wrong! That's how terrible everyone else did, and will hopefully serve as a reminder that you need not answer all the question to come out a winner. This has proved to be the most difficult contest we have ever run. Congrats to our Doug and Sandy.

 

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PART I
Use the following clues to identify 6 Broadway bombs: Each is a show that closed within a day or weeks of opening due to less than stellar reviews, or a show that lost a boat load of money even after a somewhat respectable run. The clues are simply clues. The clues are not synonyms, nor are they word for word parodies. Just clues. In the space provided, simply enter the name of a Broadway Bomb you think corresponds to each clue.

1
64 squares
of play
CHESS
2
Arabian Nights,
during GayDays
WILD PARTY
3
"Leapin"
Foundling Sequel
ANNIE WARBUCKS
4
Joined at
the hip
SIDESHOW
5
Musical menstruation
down the drain
CARRIE
6.
The somewhat
sinkable Molly Brown
TITANIC

 

PART II

Listen to these four very brief audio clips of actresses singing a snippet of a song made famous on Broadway. Your challenge is to identify NOT the song, but rather the singer and the name of the Musical from which the song she’s singing hails. HINT: Don’t jump to quick conclusions: All four of our featured singers are quite famous in their own right, however not one of the four originated the role they are singing here. Now, listen to each clip then identify the SINGER and the SHOW from which the clip was taken.

Sample Answer:

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7.
ANGELA LANSBURY in GYPSY

8.
TYNE DALY in CALL ME MADAM

9.
MARY MARTIN in HELLO DOLLY

10.
REBA MCINTYRE in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN

 

 

PART III

Name the “first replacements” who stepped into these six staring roles on Broadway once the originating star left each show. Simply enter the answer to each question in the space provided.

11. Who replaced Carol Channing as Dolly Levi in the original production of Hello Dolly? GINGER ROGERS
12. Who replaced Babs as Fanny Brice in the original production of Funny Girl? MIMI HINES
13. Who replaced Idina Menzel as Alphaba in Wicked? SHOSHANNA BEAN
14. Who replaced Harvey as the senior Ms. Turnblat in Hairspray? BRUCE VALANCE
15. Who replaced Tyne Daly as Rose in the 1989 revival of Gypsy? LINDA LAVIN
16. Who replaced Michael Crawford in the title role of the original Phantom? TIMOTHY NOLAN

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES: Two winners will each receive two tickets to see STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW!, which opens the upcoming season at the Annie Russell Theater at Rollins College, beginning Sept. 23rd. In the event of a tie, the winner(s) will be determined by a random, blind draw, from the list of winning entries. Entry deadline is midnight (ET), on Monday, Sept. 12, 2005. The winner will be notified on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005. Contest results will be posted online here at WANZIE.com, on Wednesday, Sept. 14th, 2005, as well as in the Sept. 16th edition of the WANZeGRAM. One entry allowed per person, email address, IP address, etc. All additional entries are void and will be deleted. Contest is open to individuals from ANY geographical location. If the winner is not able to attend any of the available performances of the event, an alternative prize, a Cast Recording of WANZIE'S Living on the Edge, will be mailed to the specified address. Transportation is not provided as a part of the winning prize. Individuals associated with WANZIEandDOUG.com, WANZIE.com, their families and associates, are not eligible. Void where prohibited. Winners must be at least 18 years of age.
   


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