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Seussical the Musical! Trivia Quiz

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!

A multiple-choice quiz by boardwalkman. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
boardwalkman

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
304,956

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
740

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (4/10), Upstart3 (8/10), Guest 101 (5/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

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

Mel Brooks

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

Dr. Seuss

Stephen Schwartz

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Question 2 of 10

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

George Gershwin Theatre

St. James Theatre

Hilton Theatre

Richard Rogers Theatre

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Question 3 of 10

3. The reviews for the original production of "Seussical" were extremely positive.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Seussical" closed on what date? Hint

January 20, 2001

March 21, 2002

May 20, 2001

September 11, 2001

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the Cat in the Hat in the original Broadway cast? Hint

Kevin Chamberlain

David Shiner

Audra McDonald

Taye Diggs

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Question 6 of 10

6. 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?

Answer: (Two Words. Peter Pan production is 1998 Revival)

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Question 7 of 10

7. When "Seussical" went on tour, it was the exact same as it was on Broadway.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

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

Answer: (One Word, number)

9. There are two other versions of "Seussical": A "Junior Version" and a "Theatre for Young Audience Version." The "Theatre for Young Audience" version is the exact same as the revised "Seussical."

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What company licenses "Seussical"? Hint

Music Theatre International (MTI)

Samuel French

Tams-Whitmark Musical Library

None of the Above

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 01 2024 : Guest 173: 4/10
Oct 29 2024 : Upstart3: 8/10
Sep 17 2024 : Guest 101: 5/10
Sep 08 2024 : hosertodd: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

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

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".

3. The reviews for the original production of "Seussical" were extremely positive.

Answer: False

It was the exact opposite. Reviews were horrific. Playbill.com actually reported that "Seussical" "became a critic's favorite target" for the 2000-2001 Broadway season.

4. "Seussical" closed on what date?

Answer: May 20, 2001

The show lasted on Broadway for a mere 194 performances.

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

Answer: David Shiner

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

6. 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?

Answer: Cathy Rigby

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

7. When "Seussical" went on tour, it was the exact same as it was on Broadway.

Answer: False

It wasn't even close. The entire script was re-done. In the revised script, several songs were either re-worked or removed, making the Seuss world a figment of Jojo's (the lead) imagination. This version, which came under lease from Music Theatre International, gained the success that was anticipated from the Broadway version.

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

Answer: two

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.

Answer: False

It's not even close to similar. The "Theatre for Young Audience" version has a ton of changes, with a reduced cast of only 12 actors, and the entire military subplot is omitted.

10. What company licenses "Seussical"?

Answer: Music Theatre International (MTI)

Music Theatre International also licenses "RENT", "The Fantasticks", "Sweeney Todd", and "Ragtime".

Source: Author boardwalkman

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