Music and Musicals

  1. The 2003 film Big Fish had a soundtrack written by whom?

    Danny Elfman*

    Madonna

    Elvis

    Prince

    2. Who was the singing voice for Jack Skellington?

    a. Tim Burton

    b. Danny Elfman

    c. Hugh Jackman

    d. Elvis Costello

    3. What pop music artist composed soundtrack music for the 1989 "Batman" movie?

    a. Prince

    b. Madonna

    c. Michael Jackson

    d. Bruce Springsteen

    4. Charlie & the Chocolate Factory was produced alongside the Corpse Bride. Which two actors appear in both?

    a. Johnny Depp & Helena Bonham Carter

    b. Brad Pitt & Jennifer Anniston

    c. Winona Ryder & Alec Baldwin

    d. Danny Elfman & Albert Finney

    5. Who composed the score for the film Beetlejuice?

    a. John Williams

    b. Danny Elfman

    c. Tim Burton

    d. Ludwig Van Beethoven

    6. In James and the Giant Peach, how did James’ parents die?

    a. Fell into the ocean

    b. Bicycle accident

    c. Ate too many peaches

    d. Eaten alive by a rhinoceros

    7. Which of the following songs does Danny Elfman NOT sing in The Nightmare Before Christmas?

    a. “Oogie Boogie Song”

    b. “Jack’s Lament”

    c. “What’s This?!”

    d. “Making Christmas”

    8. Before composing for Burton’s films, what was Danny Elfman’s occupation?

    a. Hairdresser

    b. Lead Singer & Songwriter for the band Oingo Boingo

    c. Astronaut

    d. Delivery Driver

    9. The same famous actor who played “The Inventor” in the film Edward Scissorhands also provided the spooky narration in the Michael Jackson song, “Thriller.” What was his name?

    a. James Earl Jones

    b. Michael Keaton

    c. Charlie Chaplin

    d. Vincent Price

    10. Which film did Danny Elfman NOT score?

    a. Nightmare before Christmas

    b. Beetlejuice

    c. Sweeny Todd

    d. Edward Scissorhands