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Although "Seussical: The Musical" is primarily based on "Horton Hears a Who!", characters from a wide range of Dr Seuss books make an appearance, including the Cat in the Hat, who acts as MC. Audiences love to spot references to their favorites!
5 Seussical quizzes and 50 Seussical trivia questions.
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  Seussical: The Musical    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Seussical" is a really fun show to see and I loved it. Here is a quiz over some of the basics.
Easier, 10 Qns, Aussiegal18, May 03 17
Easier
Aussiegal18
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  Seussical Songs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz has portions of "Seussical" songs written, and you have to guess what song it is. Good Luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, green_day907, Oct 21 17
Easier
green_day907
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  "Seussical" the Musical!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on one of my favorite mussicals!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Daae, Jul 14 05
Very Easy
Daae
759 plays
4.
  Seussical the Musical!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The classic tales of Dr. Seuss come alive in "Seussical" the musical! Do you think you know all about this show? Let's find out!
Average, 10 Qns, boardwalkman, Apr 23 09
Average
boardwalkman
740 plays
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  "Ha, Laughed a Voice" The Wickersham Brothers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the Wickersham Brothers from one of the best Broadway shows of all time: "Seussical". Have an absolute blast!
Average, 10 Qns, dothemonkey, Jul 14 05
Average
dothemonkey
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trivia question Quick Question
Here is an easy one: What is the name of the animal that hatches from the Mayzie's egg that Horton sits on through all of Act II?

From Quiz "Seussical: The Musical"




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Seussical Trivia Questions
1. Who wrote the music and lyrics for "Seussical"?

From Quiz Seussical the Musical!

Answer: Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty are known for also writing the music and lyrics to "Ragtime", a musical based on a 1971 best-selling book. They also wrote the book of "Seussical".

2. What song has the following lyrics? "...for no matter what, it just was what it was. A tail that simply wasn't meant to catch the eye of an elephant..."

From Quiz Seussical Songs

Answer: The One Feather Tail of Miss Gertrude McFuzz

This is the first time in the show that the audience really figure out who Gertrude is.

3. What is the name of the elephant in this musical?

From Quiz "Seussical" the Musical!

Answer: Horton

Horton the Elephant, the most important character, is featured in many Dr. Seuss books such as 'Horton Hears a Who' and 'Horton Hatches an Egg"

4. The Wickersham Brothers are what type of animal?

From Quiz "Ha, Laughed a Voice" The Wickersham Brothers

Answer: monkeys

I chose to create this quiz, because when I was in "Seussical" at school, I was a Wickersham Brother.

5. When did "Seussical" first open in New York City?

From Quiz Seussical: The Musical

Answer: November 30, 2000

It opened November 30, 2000 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City.

6. "Seussical" opened on November 30, 2000 at which theatre?

From Quiz Seussical the Musical!

Answer: Richard Rogers Theatre

The Richard Rogers theatre is known for being the theatre for "In The Heights", the original production of "Damn Yankees" and the original production of "Guys and Dolls".

7. The following lyrics belong to what song? "...Our boys believe in the right of every Who to eat their bread butter side up. BUTTER SIDE UP! One thing we trust on this fragile speck of dust is eating bread butter side up..."

From Quiz Seussical Songs

Answer: The Military

This song is where you meet General Schmitz, and Jojo begins his military adventure.

8. Who is the one-feathered-tail bird?

From Quiz "Seussical" the Musical!

Answer: Gertrude

Gertrude is another important character in this musical.

9. In the opening song: "Oh the Thinks You Can Think," What line do the Wicksershams say with their section of characters?

From Quiz "Ha, Laughed a Voice" The Wickersham Brothers

Answer: "To the Jungle of Nool"

This was the opening company song. Everyone from Planet Who sings "From the Planet of Who," Jojo sings "And the Smallest of Small," and Horton sings "And the Largest of All."

10. Who wrote the works that this musical is based on?

From Quiz Seussical: The Musical

Answer: Theodor Geisel

Theodor Geisel wrote these stories under the pen name, Dr. Seuss. Hence, the title "Seussical".

11. Finish the lyrics: '98 and three quarters ________ guaranteed!'

From Quiz "Seussical" the Musical!

Answer: percent

From the song 'Havin' A Hunch'.

12. What character appears in stories but doesn't make it to the stage show?

From Quiz Seussical: The Musical

Answer: The Sneetches

The Sneetches didn't make the cut. Yertle the Turtle is the judge in the trial of the people versus Horton the Elephant. The Grinch makes a brief apperance in "Here On Who". Gertrude McFuzz and her tail is one of the main characters. The Sneetches are mentioned, though, in the song "Chasing the Who's".

13. "Seussical" closed on what date?

From Quiz Seussical the Musical!

Answer: May 20, 2001

The show lasted on Broadway for a mere 194 performances.

14. Gertrude Mcfuzz sings this song. What is this song called? "Well, I had a little trouble cause I grew a little. Well, it wasn't really little, it was absolutely giant! And it was really was attractive, but you never even notice..."

From Quiz Seussical Songs

Answer: All For You

This song is right before the last three songs, that tie up the musical.

15. Finish the lyrics: 'Tell yourself how______ you are.'

From Quiz "Seussical" the Musical!

Answer: lucky

From 'How Lucky You Are', when Vlad drops the poor Whos.

16. "Ha, laughed a voice" is sung by which Wickersham brother?

From Quiz "Ha, Laughed a Voice" The Wickersham Brothers

Answer: Wickersham 2

Wickersham 2 opens the attack on Horton by surprising him from behind, while saying this. Then the other two join in on "Ha, laughed some others."

17. Who is secretly in love with Horton through the entire show?

From Quiz Seussical: The Musical

Answer: Gertrude McFuzz

Gertrude McFuzz is Horton's next door neighbor and tries desperately to get Horton's attention by writing a song about him, "The One Feather Tail of Miss Gertrude McFuzz". She also hopes that Horton will one day notice her, "Notice Me, Horton".

18. Who was the Cat in the Hat in the original Broadway cast?

From Quiz Seussical the Musical!

Answer: David Shiner

David Shiner also created the Cirque Du Soleil show "KOOZA".

19. During this song you see many fish. What song has these lyrics? "...Oh the sea is so full of a number of fish. If a fellow is patient he might get his wish..."

From Quiz Seussical Songs

Answer: It's Possible

Fish come out during this show, and they show the audience wonderful dancing.

20. Finish the lyrics: 'I'm Mayzie La Bird and I live in that________.'

From Quiz "Seussical" the Musical!

Answer: tree

From 'Biggest Blame Fool,' 'I'm Mayzie La Bird and I live in that tree, enough about Horton let's talk about me!' when all the animals think Horton is crazy.

21. What is the name of the trio song sung by the Wickersham Brothers?

From Quiz "Ha, Laughed a Voice" The Wickersham Brothers

Answer: Monkey Around

A truly brilliant song: "I wanna monkey, monkey around. Come on, I gotta monkey, monkey around. Come on, we're gonna monkey, ooooooo we're gonna monkey aroun'! OOOOOOO!"

22. Where does Horton dream of going to a lot?

From Quiz Seussical: The Musical

Answer: Solla Sollew

Solla Sollew is a place where everything is perfect. Both Horton and JoJo want to go there.

23. The final person to play the Cat in the Hat on Broadway was known for her role in "Peter Pan". She was nominated for a Tony for her role of the boy who would never grow up. Who is she?

From Quiz Seussical the Musical!

Answer: Cathy Rigby

Cathy also played the Cat in The Hat on Tour after the show was revised.

24. The following words are sung to what song? "...not in a house, not with a mouse. Not here or there, not anywhere..."

From Quiz Seussical Songs

Answer: Green Eggs and Ham

This is the last song, when the actors take their bows.

25. Finish the lyrics: 'This is the case of the people vs. ______________.'

From Quiz "Seussical" the Musical!

Answer: Horton the Elephant

'People vs. Horton the Elephant' Horton is on trial for sitting on an egg and talking to a speck.

26. Name the song that belongs to the following lyrics. "...I got brains in my head and feet in my shoes, so stir yourself any direction you choose, and oh the places you'll go..."

From Quiz Seussical Songs

Answer: Havin' a Hunch

This song brings Jojo back to his mom and dad, and allows him to choose what he wants to do.

27. Finish the lyrics: 'I'm alone in the________.'

From Quiz "Seussical" the Musical!

Answer: universe

From 'Alone in the Universe' when Jojo and Horton are very sad. One of my favorite songs!

28. Who is the narrator of the musical?

From Quiz Seussical: The Musical

Answer: The Cat in the Hat

In the song, "Oh, The Thinks You Can Think", The Cat in the Hat says, "How d'ya do and hello! I'll be running the show! I'm you host and emcee!"

29. How many national tours of "Seussical" were there between 2001 and 2007?

From Quiz Seussical the Musical!

Answer: two & 2

The first national tour was in 2002-2003 and starred Cathy Rigby as the Cat in the Hat. The second tour was in 2003-2004.

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