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.
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
Some animals store food in the fall in preparation for this winter inactivity.
What is hibernation? Some animals that hibernate include bears, squirrels, bumblebees, and skunks.
Carpe diem
What is “seize the day”? Make the most of the day, today and every day.
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 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.
Although it’s summertime on this continent in the southern hemisphere, average temperatures reach around –50 degrees.
What is Antarctica? The highest temperature was recorded on February 6, 2020, at 18.3 degrees Celsius or 64.9 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
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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.
The Yucatán Peninsula is part of this country.
What is Mexico? The peninsula juts into the Gulf of Mexico, and you will find ruins of the Mayan civilization there.
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“Play it, Sam” is directed toward the person who holds this position.
What is the piano player? Despite it often being quoted as such, the line “Play it again, Sam” doesn’t exist in the movie.
A snowflake has this number of sides.
What is six? We were all taught that no two snowflakes are alike, but at least one scientist has claimed she found two identical snowflakes.
Bona fide
What is “genuine or sincere”? In Latin, the literal meaning is “in good faith.”
“I Don’t Know How to Love Him” comes from one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s earliest musicals, a rock opera about Christ.
What is Jesus Christ Superstar? It is his second biblical musical. His first one is Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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.
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Areas above this imaginary line near the North Pole experience darkness for days on end during the winter.
What is Arctic Circle? Days with no sunlight are known as the Polar Night.
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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.
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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.
It’s colder in the winter due to this earthly phenomenon.
What is Earth’s tilt? During winter in the northern hemisphere, Earth is positioned so that the North Pole is tilted away from the sun, and the sun’s rays are less direct than at other times of year
Ipso facto
What is “by that very fact of (or act)”? For example: A boss, ipso facto, oversees their staff.