Question 1

Which actor in The Prom has a real-life Tony Award that mirrors their character's desire?

Accepted Answer

James Corden, who plays Barry Glickman, is the only cast member who has actually won a Tony Award in real life, while his character laments not having one.

Question 2

What real-life casting connection does Meryl Streep's character have to the musical Evita?

Accepted Answer

Meryl Streep's character Dee Dee sings about being told she was too old to play Eva Perón, and in real life, Streep was close to securing the movie role of Eva Perón in Evita (1996), losing it to Madonna.

Question 3

What personal history does Nicole Kidman's character Angie Dickinson have with the musical Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Nicole Kidman's character Angie Dickinson quit her job in the musical Chicago after never being allowed to play Roxie Hart, and in real life, Kidman turned down the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago (2002).

Question 4

Which characters in the film adaptation of The Prom were not in the original stage version?

Accepted Answer

Grandma Bea, played by Mary Kay Place, and Vera, played by Tracey Ullman, were created for the film and are not in the stage version.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of The Prom?

Accepted Answer

The PTA of a conservative high school in Indiana bans same-sex couples from attending the prom, leading Broadway stars to support two lesbian students.

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