Can We Guess the Broadway Musical That Matches Your Personality?

Steven Miller

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About This Quiz

While musicals are often filled with toe-tapping tunes and dramatic romances, they also can speak to the issues with society, at large.

"Rent" didn't shy away from dealing with the AIDS epidemic. Instead, it humanized it.

"Hamilton" showed that our Founding Fathers might not have all been drama-free, upstanding citizens with perfect records. It also showed us that casting could be inclusive, not exclusive.

"Wicked" taught us about the power of female friendships despite our differences, and that hard work doesn't always mean there will be blue skies ahead.

"Les Miserables" showed us that everyone is trying to do their best to survive in a brutal, judgmental world.

Which of these Broadway musicals is most like your personality? Are you young, scrappy and hungry? Or are you more concerned with your art than proving to others that you're worthy? Maybe you've always wanted to fit in, despite being different from everyone else. Perhaps you spend your days fighting for a better future for everyone in your community.

The orchestra is warming up. Let's get these questions taken care of before they're done with the overture!

How much hardship have you had to endure in your life?

It feels like one tragedy after another.

It hasn't been easy, but I celebrate life anyways.
I've had to deal with some stuff, for sure.

I've taken difficult moments and turned them to my advantage.

How politically active are you?

That's what drives my life.

I try to stay far away from that mess.
There are a few issues that I'm very passionate about.

I fight for what I believe to be right and just.

Have you ever stolen food to feed your family?

I haven't, but it's come close to that once or twice.

"I don't mind stealing bread from the mouths of decadence."
I have, and I'm not ashamed of it at all.

No, I've worked hard for everything in my life.

Which description best fits your financial situation?

I've been through some tough times, but things are starting to look up for me.

I get by fine.
I have been highly successful in my life.

I can barely afford to pay the rent.

Do you know any French?

I know a few key phrases.

Oui, I know a lot of French.
I honestly don't know any French.

I only know a couple of words in French.

Have you ever been in trouble with the law?

I've never had any issues with police officers.

Yes, but I think they're blowing what I did way out of proportion.
Oh yeah, I'm definitely being hunted by a mob.

Not really, which might be surprising to some.

Are you passionate about social change?

I'd give my life to make this world a better place.

You'll always find me at the protest.
No, I keep my opinions to myself, for the most part.

I work very hard for the issues that I care deeply about.

Of the following, which year were you at your best?

2015

2003
1994

1987

Are you an artist?

Yes, and I somehow find a way to eek out a living doing it.

I definitely have artistic tendencies.
I appreciate creative types, but I'm not really one of them.

No, I don't have time for stuff like that.

How much did the AIDS epidemic affect your life?

It affected some people I knew, but we weren't that close.

It affected me, but only through the stories that I saw in the media.
It didn't affect me at all.

It had a devastating impact on me and those I love.

Which setting would you rather live in?

The middle of nowhere

The big city
A college town

A small village

How big is your circle of friends?

I know a lot of people, but I only consider a couple to be my dear friends.

I have a handful of people that I'd trust with my life.
I'm more of a loner.

I have a huge group of people that I'm very close to.

In general, would you say that society considers you to be a misfit?

No, I wouldn't go that far. I'm a rebel, but I fit in pretty well.

There are definitely some who would consider me to be a misfit.
Oh yeah, there's no doubt about it. I'm a misfit and proud of it.

I'm a bit of an underdog, but I'm far from being a misfit.

How appealing is the Bohemian lifestyle to you?

That lifestyle is a total turn-off for me.

I prefer to be a lot more comfortable than that.
I'm already living that lifestyle.

It's very appealing to me.

Of the following, which song's lyrics speak most accurately to your path in life?

"Seasons of Love"

"Defying Gravity"
"I Dreamed a Dream"

"My Shot"

Do you have any talents that seem almost magical?

Nope, I'm just trying to make it through the day.

Yep, I amaze people with my abilities all the time.
I have talents, but it's obvious that I work hard to achieve the results.

I'm skilled, but it's definitely not magical.

Would you rather work as part of a team or on your own?

I do much better when I'm flying solo.

I am happiest when I'm working with others, but there are times where doing my own thing is best.
I can be a bit combative with my co-workers, but it generally leads to productive results.

I'm all about sacrificing my ego for the good of the team.

Which pet matches your personality the best?

Fish

Dog
Monkey

Cat

Of the following, which genre is most appealing to you?

Epic dramas

Romance
Fantasy

Documentary

Do you often feel misunderstood?

Not really, I make my intentions very clear.

I feel like no one really gets me.
My friends totally get me, but the rest of the world isn't quite as open to my style.

It happens occasionally, but I wouldn't say it's a regular thing.

How do you feel about flying?

I don't get to fly much, so I enjoy it when I can.

It's one of my favorite things to do in the world.
I don't like take-offs and landings, but the rest is fine.

I feel much more comfortable with my feet planted firmly on the ground.

Do you have any issues with anger?

No. If anything, I probably need to get more fired up about stuff.

I lose my cool once in a while, but it's usually justified.
Yes, I probably need to get some help on that.

It's pretty rare for me to get mad.

Are you a hard worker?

Things actually tend to come pretty easily to me.

I work hard at my creative projects, but it just feels like fun to me.
No one works harder than I do.

I do what needs to be done.

Do you think you've exceeded people's expectations with your accomplishments in life?

I've gone way beyond what anyone expected.

I think I've met people's expectations of me.
That really depends on who you ask.

If anything, I'm sure I've disappointed people.

Which of the founding fathers of the United States is most like you?

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin

Alexander Hamilton

How many times have you been to the theater in the last year?

I've been more times than I can count.

I saw a handful of shows this year.
I think I might have seen one or two.

I don't think I made it to the theater this year.

Have you ever seen a show on Broadway?

I haven't, but it's on my bucket list, for sure.

I haven't, and I really have no plans to go.
I was able to see one show on Broadway before.

Yes, I've seen multiple shows on Broadway.

Which of the shows nominated for "Best Musical" in 2018 did you like the most?

"Mean Girls"

"Frozen"
"The Band's Visit"

"SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical"

Have you ever performed in a musical production?

I was in a musical back in high school.

I did a musical in my community theater or college.
I'm in a production right now.

I've never done a musical before.

Is your singing voice in the range of soprano, alto, tenor or bass?

Bass

Soprano
Alto

Tenor

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