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1. Can you complete the lyrics to this song from "110 in the Shade" where Jim brags about his time with a girl? "When i saw her beside me, And i knew that i sure Shouldn't go any further then, and so: I said 'whoa!' I said 'whoa!' And that's how i got me a little red ___!"

Answer: hat

Nathan Richard Nusbaum penned this story first for a play, "The Rainmaker" which opened in 1954. He then re-wrote the story as a musical named "110 in the Shade" which opened in 1963.

The story is about a small community. Lizzie Curry, daughter and sister of other characters, is a spinster and her family is trying to help her find a beau. This song, "Little Red Hat" is sung by her brother Jim.

2. In the musical "Movin' Out", Brenda and Eddie reminisce with which of the following? "A ___ of red, a ___ of white It all depends on your appetite I'll meet you any time you want In our Italian Restaurant."

Answer: bottle

During the song "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" Brenda and Eddie meet to talk about their love, marriage, and divorce. The musical "Movin' Out" was created around songs with music and lyrics by Billy Joel. The characters don't sing, but dance to the music performed by the band (including a piano, of course!).

3. During the opening scenes from "Waitress", Jenna is distressed to learn that she's pregnant. She, with Becky and Dawn, sings "The Negative", with lyrics lamenting which of the following? "how's i ever get myself in this mess? One drunk night in that stupid red ___"

Answer: dress

Jenna is distressed to learn of her pregnancy because of the abusive relationship with her husband, Earl. Her love of baking helps her find solace.

The musical "Waitress" was based on a film of the same name. Music and lyrics were by Sara Bareilles. The show opened in Cambridge in 2015, and in 2016 had its Broadway debut.

4. "War Paint" brings us into Elizabeth Arden's salon. Where might the ladies receive special treatment? "Kindly remove your coats, hats and daywear Put on the gowns all guests of Miss A wear Slippers with non-skid soles for the sauna floor Behind the Red ___!"

Answer: door

The musical "War Paint" recounts the histories of Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein, rivals in the cosmetics industry. The story line is based on a combination of the book "War Paint" by Lindy Woodhead, and a documentary "The Powder & The Glory" by Ann Carol Grossman and Arnie Reisman.

5. Though Guenevere and Lancelot care deeply for each other, they both try to stay true to Arthur. At the start of the second act in "Camelot", Lancelot pledges that he will not leave. Which part of her body does he describe here? "If ever I would leave you It wouldn't be in summer. Seeing you in summer I never would go. Your hair streaked with sun-light, Your ___ red as flame, Your face with a lustre that puts gold to shame!

Answer: lips

With book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, "Camelot" retells the story of the legendary King Arthur.

Some fun facts: the original cast album for the 1960 production was the best-selling LP in the US for 60 weeks; and "If Ever I Would Leave You" would become Robert Goulet's signature song.

6. During "1776" one of the men describes the fighting with the song "Momma, Look Sharp". Where does it say she should look? "Momma, hey momma, come lookin' for me I'm here in the meadow by the red ___ tree Momma, hey momma, look sharp, here I be Hey, hey, momma look sharp"

Answer: maple

"1776" tells a version of the historical signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. The music and lyrics were created by Sherman Edwards and the book was written by Peter Stone. The show won the 1969 Tony Award for Best Musical.

Edwards majored in history at New York University, and taught for a number of years, before giving it up for a music career.

7. "Barnum" and his wife Charity disagree about what should be his life's work. In his world, he needs excitement. Which of these does he describe in "The Colors of My Life?" "And should this sunlit world Grow dark one day, The colors of my life Will leave a shining light To show the way... No quiet browns and grays, I'll take my days instead And fill them till they overflow With rose and ___ red!"

Answer: cherry

In this undertaking of the biography of P.T. Barnum, the music was written by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart, and book by Mark Bramble. P.T. Barnum was portrayed as a man with overflowing ambition for bigger and better.

8. "Starlight Express" character CB relishes the disasters he creates in this eponymous song. Which character is he? "See the news on you TV Rail disaster Ever wonder why was he Getting faster Every time the red ___ Takes a train Seems to loose it's braking shoes Can't explain (Stop that train)"

Answer: caboose

"Starlight Express" tells the story of Rusty, an old steam engine, trying to impress a girl by winning a championship race. The music was created by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The original lyrics were by Richard Stilgoe, but many productions have added songs by other lyricists.

The entire show is performed on roller skates!

9. As the day begins, the street vendors hawk their wares in "Oliver!". What are they selling in this verse? "Who will buy my sweet red ___? Two blooms for a penny."

Answer: roses

Oliver joins the street vendors singing "Who Will Buy?", rejoicing in the day. The musical "Oliver!", with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, was based on the book "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens. It premiered in the West End in 1960, and was adapted to film in 1968.

10. From "The Unsinkable Molly Brown", tomboy Molly Tobin has big dreams. What is she looking for in "I Ain't Down Yet"? "To find a house With a goldn stair And if that ___ is red And has a big brass bed I'm liiiivin' there."

Answer: house

Margaret Brown had survived the sinking of the Titanic, and she had earned the nickname "Unsinkable Mrs. Brown". Her life was the inspiration for the musical "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" with music and lyrics by Meredith Wilson.

The story starts during her teen years. She then meets J.J., the love of her life, in Colorado. They travel to Europe, but he returns early and she returns on the Titanic.

Source: Author mlcmlc

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