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 take the quiz…

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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