Trivia quiz: How well do you know Wicked?

Are you a huge fan of the broadway musical Wicked and it’s wicked costumes? Test your super fan knowledge here and maybe learn some things along the way. Did you know the V&A has some of the Wicked costumes in it’s Theatre and Performance gallery? Come and visit if you can! But for now, let’s see if you can pass this Wicked trivia quiz with flying colours…

Question 1Question 1 out of 10:

Who designed the costumes for the original Broadway production of Wicked?

A: Tim Burton B: Julie Taymor C: Susan Hilferty D: Bob Mackie

Question 2Question 2 out of 10:

What unique feature does Glinda’s famous “Bubble Dress” include?

A: LED lights B: Miniature mirrors C: Actual bubbles D: 68,000 sequins

Question 3Question 3 out of 10:

In the V&A Museum’s Theatre and Performance collection, what item from Wicked is featured?

A: Glinda’s Bubble Dress B: The Grimmerie Book C: Elphaba’s “Defying Gravity” Dress D: Elphaba’s Broom

Question 4Question 4 out of 10:

What did costume designer, Susan Hilferty, describe Elphaba’s dress as?

A: “Twisted Edwardian” B: “Vicious Victorian” C: “Tornado Stricken” D: “1950s Dior Style”

Question 5Question 5 out of 10:

Elphaba’s dress is full of textured layers. How many are in the skirt alone?

A: 40 B: 60 C: 50 D: 70

Question 6Question 6 out of 10:

How long did it take to make the original “Defying Gravity” dress for Elphaba?

A: 1 week B: 4 weeks C: 1 month D: 4 months

Question 7Question 7 out of 10:

Why is Elphaba’s hat significant in Wicked?

A: It’s a family heirloom B: It was given to her by Glinda as a joke C: It symbolises her identity as the Wicked Witch D: It was her mother’s hat

Question 8Question 8 out of 10:

What shade of green was used for Elphaba’s makeup?

A: Emerald Green B: Moss Green C: Forest Green D: “Wicked Green”

Question 9Question 9 out of 10:

What is the name of the school?

A: Emerald City College B: Witches Academy C: Shiz University D: Magical Hall

Question 10Question 10 out of 10:

How many costumes are in the musical?

A: 263 B: 265 C: 264 D: 266

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