Best of Broadway Musicals
The tune “Memory” comes from this long-running Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.
What is Cats? Theaters in New York and London were filled with Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals during the 1980s. Cats is based on the poems in T.S. Eliot’s book Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats
This gets the worm, and you can get a jump on the day if you’re one of them
What is early bird? Rising early is good for your mental health as well as your physical health, it gives you more quiet time, and it helps improve sleep.
Cancun and Cozumel are islands belonging to this country.
What is Mexico? Cancun is connected to the mainland of Mexico by bridges, but Cozumel is not connected to the mainland
He stars as one-half of the love interest in the movie.
Who is Humphrey Bogart? He plays Rick Blaine
Carpe diem
What is “seize the day”? Make the most of the day, today and every day
The tune “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” comes from this Andrew Lloyd Webber musical about Juan Peron’s wife, first lady of Argentina.
What is Evita? Eva Peron was an actress before marrying Juan Peron, and she was loved by the poor.
Thoughts turn into words, and words turn into these
What are actions? Repeated actions become habits.
This U.S. state has the longest coastline.
What is Alaska? Its coastline is 6,640 miles long.
She plays Ilsa Lund.
Who is Ingrid Bergman? She stars as Rick Blaine’s love interest in the movie, but unfortunately for Rick she’s “the one that got away.”
Alibi
What is “proof of where you were”? It literally translates to “elsewhere.” It’s used as proof of your whereabouts during the investigation of a crime. A verifiable alibi usually removes the person from the suspect list.
This 1950s-era musical—about a bad boy and a goody two shoes who are teens in love—was made into a movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
What is Grease? “Grease” and “Summer Nights” are two of the cuts from the soundtrack album.
This facial expression is the quickest way to get out of a bad mood.
What is smile? It sends a message to your brain and can actually trick your mind into feeling happier.
This North American country has the longest coastline in the world.
What is Canada? It also has the second-largest landmass in the world
It is the name of Rick’s club
What is Café Américain? Rick’s club is where the Americans meet to receive mail in addition to having a good time. It is a home away from home.
Bona fide
What is “genuine or sincere”? In Latin, the literal meaning is “in good faith.”
This Bob Fosse Broadway musical about the Jazz Era is set in the Windy City.
What is Chicago? “All That Jazz” is one of the recordings from the soundtrack.
When our personal life is on track but we’re overwhelmed by world events, turn this off for a few days
What is the news? Bad news sells, and removing yourself from it for a day or two is the quickest and easiest way to attain a renewed sense of optimism
This North American country has half the natural lakes in the world.
What is Canada? Sporcle reports, “Nine percent of the country is covered in fresh water.”
The movie takes place during this era.
What is World War II? Wealthy Americans trapped in Europe fled to Casablanca to wait out the war until they could escape to America.
Quid pro quo
What is “granting a favor with the explicit expectation of a return favor”? You most often hear this phrase in the context of business and political discussions.
The Broadway musical La Cage Aux Folles (la CAZH ah FULL) was adapted into this film starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane
What is The Birdcage? Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, and Hank Azaria also star in the film.
Sometimes when you think you’re hungry, it’s not really hunger; your body is really this D word
What is dehydrated? The Seattle Times reports that the difference between the internal cues of hunger and thirst can be subtle. If, after drinking a glass of water, you’re still hungry, then it’s probably hunger.
More than 40 buildings in this North American city have their own zip codes.
What is New York City? The shoe floor in Saks Fifth Avenue has its own zip code
In the end, Ilsa flies off with this character.
Who is Victor Laszlo? Ilsa and Victor have a long history together, one that Rick couldn’t overcome—but Rick and Ilsa will “always have Paris.”
Persona non grata
What is “unwelcome (or unacceptable) person”? It’s often a transitory situation. A person can be persona non grata one day and then fall into favor the next—and vice versa