Ultimate Showbiz Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Famous Tribute Shows

1. DESCRIPTION: With something for everyone the Redneck Comedy Magic Show is an amazing performance that encourages audience participation.

The show features only clean, family-friendly humor suitable for all ages.

The show is only suitable for children under the age of 12.

The show is primarily focused on serious magic tricks with minimal audience interaction.

2. Description: The cathartic release of laughter and comedy has been a Las Vegas tradition from the start. When we marry that with the beautiful Eclipse Theater, you find an unmatched comedy experience. The elevated classic theater menu, the VIP seating, and the elegant space to laugh freely all adds up to a great evening out. In an effort to continue the wonderful expansion and revitalization of the downtown Las Vegas area, Show Marketing Pro has partnered with the Eclipse Theater to establish the Tickle Me Comedy Club.

Sales Tips: Each week, we bring the top, international headlining comedians with film and television credits to perform for you.

The Tickle Me Comedy Club is a one-time event and not a permanent establishment.

Every show is free for anyone who walks in off the street.

We only feature local comedians with no prior experience.

3. What is the description of Xavier Mortimer's show Magical Dream in Las Vegas?

4. Description: Newton sings crowd favorites including the platinum record hit, "Danke Schoen," plus many other hit singles. "Wayne Newton: Up Close & Personal" presents the legendary entertainer in a more intimate setting where he interacts with the audience, performing some favorite songs, and sharing personal career highlights through songs, film clips, anecdotes and audience Q&A.

Wayne Newton is known for his cooking show on TV.

Wayne Newton is famous for his award-winning acting career in Hollywood.

Wayne Newton is a professional golfer in his spare time.

All three incorrect answers do not accurately describe Wayne Newton's career or his current stage performances in Las Vegas. The correct answer provides specific details about his title as 'Mr. Las Vegas' and his performances at Caesars Palace.

Explanation

All three incorrect answers do not accurately describe Wayne Newton's career or his current stage performances in Las Vegas. The correct answer provides specific details about his title as 'Mr. Las Vegas' and his performances at Caesars Palace.

5. Description: After more than a decade of dominating the world of magic, Criss Angel has unveiled a BRAND-NEW, fully-immersive, revolutionary illusion experience unlike anything the world of entertainment has ever seen – Criss Angel MINDFREAK®, in the newly-renamed Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas. The ALL-NEW 90-minute live immersive spectacular is a groundbreaking production that integrates the most sophisticated, cutting-edge technology and boasts more than 75 of Criss’ iconic signature illusions - including many from his hit television series and specials premiering live for the first time!. Sales Tips: The show has been hailed "The Greatest Magic Show Of All Time" by both magicians and the media.

Many of Criss Angel's illusions are outdated and not as impressive as newer magic acts.

Criss Angel MINDFREAK® is just a standard magic show with no innovative elements.

The show has received mixed reviews from audiences and critics alike.

6. Which band delivers a rock 'n' roll style that transports listeners back to a nostalgic era and showcases the best of America's rock 'n' roll songbook?

The Beatles Revolution

Sales Tips: If you liked Jersey Boys, you'll love Bronx Wanderers.

The Rolling Stones

Elvis Presley: The King of Rock 'n' Roll

7. Description: You have seen him on YouTube, Pawn Stars, and Fools Us, with over 1 BILLION online views as a YouTube Star, a regular on History Channels’ Pawn Stars & CW’s Masters of Illusion. He’s been on over 20 Reality Shows and a finalist on America’s Got Talent. Now see him LIVE and in PERSON, closer than you have ever seen him! He is known for his pranks, illusions, and comedy and audience participation. This is the most intimate comedy magic show in Las Vegas.

Audience members can expect to see a variety of animals perform tricks alongside the main act.

This performer is known for his solo acrobatics and extreme stunts during his live shows.

The show features a live band performing hit songs throughout the performance.

The correct answer highlights the opportunity for a meet and greet with Murray after the show and emphasizes that the show is suitable for all ages. The incorrect answers provide false information that does not align with the description provided.

Explanation

The correct answer highlights the opportunity for a meet and greet with Murray after the show and emphasizes that the show is suitable for all ages. The incorrect answers provide false information that does not align with the description provided.

8. Description: The Motown Extreme Review is an explosive, high-energy show, filled with excitement and adventure. It’s a show that will have the crowd jumping for joy, laughing, and dancing. This charismatic show is a combination between a Broadway musical and a live concert.

The correct answer provides information about the high-energy and exciting nature of the Motown Extreme Review, along with the featured artists. The incorrect options provided are clearly different in theme and content from what is described in the question.

Explanation

The correct answer provides information about the high-energy and exciting nature of the Motown Extreme Review, along with the featured artists. The incorrect options provided are clearly different in theme and content from what is described in the question.

9. Description: What is the format of the comedy showcase 'The Hilarious 7'?

The comedy showcase features 7 comedians competing in a 7-minute stand-up routine.

The winner of the comedy battle takes home a cash prize with high stakes and strict rules.

The audience has hours to enjoy or critique each of the comedians during the showcase.

The correct answer explains that the comedy showcase is hosted by John Hilder with 100% punchlines in a 70-minute format. The incorrect answers provide misleading information about the format, length, and stakes of the showcase.

Explanation

The correct answer explains that the comedy showcase is hosted by John Hilder with 100% punchlines in a 70-minute format. The incorrect answers provide misleading information about the format, length, and stakes of the showcase.

10. Description: George Wallace, who has been selling out comedy clubs and concert venues all over the world, derives his comedy from the everyday and simply shares moments of life. He finds humor everywhere he turns–from media to relationships to dialogue clichés. At all costs, he avoids standard opening lines and is known to be an ace at reading an audience. Among other comics, Wallace is known as "the guy who can roll the room over if it's dead. " Wallace began his career in comedy as a writer for "The Redd Foxx Show" and made a huge splash on the stand up scene as one of 150 competitors on the cable television special "The Big Laugh Off." Wallace captured first prize, which included club gigs all over the country. Recently, Wallace appeared in the hit show "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" with Jerry Seinfeld and starred alongside Morgan Freeman in the film "Just Getting Started." Sales Tips: He will be seen in the upcoming movie "The Last Laugh," alongside Richard Dreyfus and Chevy Chase.

His debut comedy special will be available for streaming on Netflix next month.

Sales Tips:He will be seen in the upcoming movie “The Last Laugh,” alongside Richard Dreyfus and Chevy Chase.

He has been nominated for an Academy Award for his latest comedy album.

George Wallace is retiring from stand-up comedy to pursue a career in music.

All of the incorrect answers are false statements and do not align with the information provided in the initial question and correct answer. Option 1 is incorrect because there is no mention of a debut comedy special or streaming on Netflix in the given text. Option 2 is incorrect as there is no indication that George Wallace is retiring from stand-up comedy to pursue music. Option 3 is incorrect because there is no mention of George Wallace being nominated for an Academy Award for his comedy album.

Explanation

All of the incorrect answers are false statements and do not align with the information provided in the initial question and correct answer. Option 1 is incorrect because there is no mention of a debut comedy special or streaming on Netflix in the given text. Option 2 is incorrect as there is no indication that George Wallace is retiring from stand-up comedy to pursue music. Option 3 is incorrect because there is no mention of George Wallace being nominated for an Academy Award for his comedy album.

11. Which award was Jen Kramer named by the International Magicians Society?

Illusionist of the Year

Sorcerer of the Year

Magician of the Year

Jen Kramer was named 'Female Magician of the Year' by the International Magicians Society.

Explanation

Jen Kramer was named 'Female Magician of the Year' by the International Magicians Society.

12. What type of performance does Tape Face offer to audiences?

A musical performance showcasing various instruments and vocal talents.

A stand-up comedy show featuring witty jokes and anecdotes.

A dramatic play with intense emotions and complex characters.

Sales Tips:Tape Face was a Finalist on America's Got Talent and is a modern day mime!

13. Which famous entertainers relive the days of the Rat Pack in the Copa Showroom?

The Spice Girls have sold over 2 million tickets in the US.

The Beatles won a Grammy award for Best Live Performance.

The Jackson 5 have performed over 500 shows in Las Vegas.

The correct answer refers to the specific achievements and accolades of the entertainers who relive the days of the Rat Pack in the Copa Showroom. The incorrect answers mention other famous musical groups but do not align with the description provided in the question.

Explanation

The correct answer refers to the specific achievements and accolades of the entertainers who relive the days of the Rat Pack in the Copa Showroom. The incorrect answers mention other famous musical groups but do not align with the description provided in the question.

14. DESCRIPTION: Piff and Mr. Piffles, the World's Only Magic Performing Chihuahua, will perform a selection of their greatest hits from a repertoire that stretches over six previous critically acclaimed solo shows, with each routine featuring their signature approach to conjuring that puts a new twist on the traditional magic show.

Piff and Mr. Piffles are amateur magicians who have never performed in front of an audience before.

Piff and Mr. Piffles' magic show is not suitable for all ages and may contain adult content.

Penn & Teller's 'Fool Us' is a talent show for singers, not magicians.

The correct answer highlights Piff's impressive credentials and experience in the magic industry, making him a reputable performer.

Explanation

The correct answer highlights Piff's impressive credentials and experience in the magic industry, making him a reputable performer.

15. DESCRIPTION: Re imagined versions of some of the most beloved rock anthems from Aerosmith, Queen, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones and more powered by 5 British front men and backed by a full band. This is a dynamic and harmonically complex production.

Sales Tip: This rock group is known for their country music hits and has won multiple Grammy Awards.

Sales Tip: This rock group is famous for their electronic dance music tracks and has headlined major music festivals worldwide.

16. Description: Where can you find a show paying tribute to the King of Rock and Roll with all of his greatest hits performed with a live band right in the center of the Strip in Vegas?

Sales Tips: You're in Vegas! You have to see some Elvis!

On a cruise ship in the Caribbean.

At a karaoke bar downtown.

In a small theater in the suburbs.

The correct answer emphasizes the iconic nature of seeing an Elvis show in Las Vegas, known for its entertainment offerings. The incorrect answers provide alternative locations that do not align with the description provided.

Explanation

The correct answer emphasizes the iconic nature of seeing an Elvis show in Las Vegas, known for its entertainment offerings. The incorrect answers provide alternative locations that do not align with the description provided.

17. What type of show is described as a night of fun and laughter that makes you feel good in all the wrong places, with insider tips coming from a gay man?

Cooking Tips: A food-centric show filled with delicious recipes and cooking demonstrations.

Fashion Tips: A style-focused show featuring the latest trends and wardrobe advice from a fashion expert.

Fitness Tips: A health and wellness show offering workout routines and diet tips for a healthier lifestyle.

18. Description: Frederic Da Silva brings you a unique show, filled with mystery, magic, hypnosis and mind-reading.

Sales Tips: The show is pretty average and lacks any wow factor. It's not suitable for children or young audience.

19. Description: This comedian is a hilarious prop comic that will make you laugh so hard your sides will hurt as he makes fun of fellow strip performers and typical Vegas tourists.

C) Description: This stand-up comedian is known for his deadpan delivery and sarcastic humor that leaves audiences in stitches.

A) Description: This magician is known for his mind-blowing illusions and elaborate stage performances.

20. Description: A show that has a little bit of everything. From magic, singing and dancing, Comedy, & Contortionist.

A show focused solely on magic tricks.

A serious drama performance with no comedic elements.

A show featuring only contortionist acts.

21. What is the description of this musical variety show about the stars of Vegas?

This show is a comedy sketch show featuring modern-day comedians.

This show is a magic show with tricks and illusions performed by professional magicians.

This show is a cooking show where chefs compete to create the best dishes.

The correct answer describes a musical variety show about Vegas stars, which is different from the incorrect options provided.

Explanation

The correct answer describes a musical variety show about Vegas stars, which is different from the incorrect options provided.

22. What type of show is this where the audience plays detective in solving the crime of the evening?

Sales Tips:This show is hilarious and interactive with nice clean humor and a delicious 3-course meal.

A magic show

A Broadway musical

A horror film screening

The correct answer describes the show as a comedy and murder mystery dinner show with interactive elements, clean humor, and a meal included.

Explanation

The correct answer describes the show as a comedy and murder mystery dinner show with interactive elements, clean humor, and a meal included.

23. What does the water show with amazing acrobatics entail?

Selling Tips: Same producer as the Cirque shows (Franco Dragone) and the show is constantly changing and updating.

Description: A thrilling roller coaster ride through a magical forest with animatronic animals.

Description: A documentary film about marine life in the Pacific Ocean.

Description: A cooking show featuring celebrity chefs from around the world.

The correct answer highlights the unique selling points of the water show and its connections to other well-known productions by the same producer.

Explanation

The correct answer highlights the unique selling points of the water show and its connections to other well-known productions by the same producer.

24. Description: A fun high energy show that is filled with hot choreography and heart pounding beats. They show off great dance moves that bring guests up close with the white mask. This show is known to pull guest out of the audience to participate in the party while dancing to the latest music.

25. Description: Who stars as the lead singer performing tribute acts to Tina Turner, Gladys Night, and other iconic singers in this show?

A comedic duo performing skits and stand-up routines.

A magic show featuring illusions and mind-bending tricks.

Sales Tip: An AMAZING tribute to Motown that can fit into any schedule.

A circus performance with acrobats, clowns, and animals.

26. Which adult themed show features beautiful women performing traditional burlesque routines?

Zumanity

Magic Mike Live

Thunder From Down Under

X Burlesque is a long-running show featuring topless women performing burlesque routines with a sensual and seductive vibe. Magic Mike Live is a male revue show, Thunder From Down Under is known for its all-male strip performances, and Zumanity is an adults-only cirque du soleil show.

Explanation

X Burlesque is a long-running show featuring topless women performing burlesque routines with a sensual and seductive vibe. Magic Mike Live is a male revue show, Thunder From Down Under is known for its all-male strip performances, and Zumanity is an adults-only cirque du soleil show.

27. Description: The guys have been voted the best Beatles Tribute in the world. They look and sound just like the real thing and perform all of their greatest hits from all their albums LIVE!

Beatlesshow uses pre-recorded backing tracks to enhance their performance.

The guys lip-sync to the Beatles' songs instead of singing live.

The guys perform only a select few Beatles songs, not all of their greatest hits from all albums.

Sales Tips: Beatlesshow performs live with no backing track giving guests a real Beatles concert experience.

The guys are not actually voted the best Beatles Tribute in the world, it's just a marketing ploy.

The correct answer highlights the fact that Beatlesshow provides a genuine live Beatles concert experience without the use of backing tracks, setting them apart from other tribute acts.

Explanation

The correct answer highlights the fact that Beatlesshow provides a genuine live Beatles concert experience without the use of backing tracks, setting them apart from other tribute acts.

28. Description: This tribute brings the music of the famous Gibb brothers with hits like "Staying Alive" and "How Deep is Your Love" but also songs from other artists as well.

The performers in this show do not resemble the original artists.

The theater for this show is very large and not intimate.

This show only features music from the Gibb brothers.

Sales Tips: This show offers great music, a spot on sound and look, engaging performers, in an intimate theater.

The incorrect answers aim to mislead by providing inaccurate information about the tribute show mentioned in the question. The correct answer highlights the positive aspects of the show, such as offering a great music experience with engaging performers in an intimate setting.

Explanation

The incorrect answers aim to mislead by providing inaccurate information about the tribute show mentioned in the question. The correct answer highlights the positive aspects of the show, such as offering a great music experience with engaging performers in an intimate setting.

29. Description: You can be the star of this show! This show in Paris takes volunteers to be hypnotized on stage right in front of everyone. This is your time to shine...or look silly. If you want something naughty and fun this is the show for you.

Ultimate Showbiz Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Famous Tribute Shows

1. DESCRIPTION: With something for everyone the Redneck Comedy Magic Show is an amazing performance that encourages audience participation.

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

3. What is the description of Xavier Mortimer's show Magical Dream in Las Vegas?

6. Which band delivers a rock 'n' roll style that transports listeners back to a nostalgic era and showcases the best of America's rock 'n' roll songbook?

8. Description: The Motown Extreme Review is an explosive, high-energy show, filled with excitement and adventure. It’s a show that will have the crowd jumping for joy, laughing, and dancing. This charismatic show is a combination between a Broadway musical and a live concert.

9. Description: What is the format of the comedy showcase 'The Hilarious 7'?

11. Which award was Jen Kramer named by the International Magicians Society?

12. What type of performance does Tape Face offer to audiences?

13. Which famous entertainers relive the days of the Rat Pack in the Copa Showroom?

15. DESCRIPTION: Re imagined versions of some of the most beloved rock anthems from Aerosmith, Queen, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones and more powered by 5 British front men and backed by a full band. This is a dynamic and harmonically complex production.

16. Description: Where can you find a show paying tribute to the King of Rock and Roll with all of his greatest hits performed with a live band right in the center of the Strip in Vegas?

17. What type of show is described as a night of fun and laughter that makes you feel good in all the wrong places, with insider tips coming from a gay man?

18. Description: Frederic Da Silva brings you a unique show, filled with mystery, magic, hypnosis and mind-reading.

19. Description: This comedian is a hilarious prop comic that will make you laugh so hard your sides will hurt as he makes fun of fellow strip performers and typical Vegas tourists.

20. Description: A show that has a little bit of everything. From magic, singing and dancing, Comedy, & Contortionist.

21. What is the description of this musical variety show about the stars of Vegas?

22. What type of show is this where the audience plays detective in solving the crime of the evening?

23. What does the water show with amazing acrobatics entail?

24. Description: A fun high energy show that is filled with hot choreography and heart pounding beats. They show off great dance moves that bring guests up close with the white mask. This show is known to pull guest out of the audience to participate in the party while dancing to the latest music.

25. Description: Who stars as the lead singer performing tribute acts to Tina Turner, Gladys Night, and other iconic singers in this show?

26. Which adult themed show features beautiful women performing traditional burlesque routines?

27. Description: The guys have been voted the best Beatles Tribute in the world. They look and sound just like the real thing and perform all of their greatest hits from all their albums LIVE!

28. Description: This tribute brings the music of the famous Gibb brothers with hits like "Staying Alive" and "How Deep is Your Love" but also songs from other artists as well.

29. Description: You can be the star of this show! This show in Paris takes volunteers to be hypnotized on stage right in front of everyone. This is your time to shine...or look silly. If you want something naughty and fun this is the show for you.