The most famous of musical scores is "Memories;" why was this not included in the original book of poetry?

T.S. Eliot said that it was to sad to include in the original publication

How many ACTS do we have in "Cats"?

Two Acts like in most modern productions

Judi Dench was originally cast in the London production of "Cats;" what happened that did not allow her to perform?

she was injuried and could not perform

Why would movie directors cast such actors: modern examples include Taylor Swift, Jason Derulo, Jennifer Hudson, etc.?

to appeal to a wide range of audiences in hopes of increasing profits

Where did the original production of "Cats" open?

London's West End Theater District

What is the definition of an ensemble cast in this production?

a cast where members are assigned almost equal amounts of parts/lines, etc

The song "Beautiful Ghosts," written by Taylor Swift and composed by Andrew Llyod Webber, was added in order to ______?

To develop Victoria's character

Throughout the musical, what is he doing?

Getting rid of his compeition for being named the Jellicle Cat

On what was the musical of "Cats" based?

The book "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats"

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1
Who was the author of the original poems?
T.S. Eliot
Taylor Swift
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lin Manuel Miranda
2
The most famous of musical scores is "Memories;" why was this not included in the original book of poetry?
It was written after the book was published
It was taken out by the editor of the publication
T.S. Eliot said that it was to sad to include in the original publication
It was an original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber
3
What year did the production of "Cats" debut?
2001
1991
1961
1981
4
In a musical, we have _________, within Acts.
scenes
additional Acts
songs
5
How many ACTS do we have in "Cats"?
One Act
Five or Six, depending on songs included, similiar to Shakespeare's Time
Two Acts like in most modern productions
6
Judi Dench was originally cast in the London production of "Cats;" what happened that did not allow her to perform?
she was injuried and could not perform
she had a better offer and did that instead
the show she was in did not open as planned
she was just cast as the understudy and did not get her turn on stage
7
Figurative Language: The Napoleon of Crime
metaphor
personification
alliteration
simile
8
Today, "Cats" is one of the longest running and most profitable of all musicals.
True
False
9
Which cat is the antagonist of our story?
Mr. Mistoffelees the Magical Cat
Grizabella, the Glamour Car
Macavity the Mystery Cat
Victoria, our ballerina
10
How many lives do we believe cats to have? What type of figurative language is this an example of?
99; metaphor
99; idiom
9; cliche
9; symbolism
11
Why would movie directors cast such actors: modern examples include Taylor Swift, Jason Derulo, Jennifer Hudson, etc.?
they have the skill set even without CGI to sing/dance the music numbers
the actors are better than those on Broadway
if they don't spend money budgeted for actors it goes back to the studio
to appeal to a wide range of audiences in hopes of increasing profits
12
What happens once a year?
Macavity Appears
A cat is abandoned
Old Deuteronomy Dies and is Reborn
Jellicle Ball
13
Where did the original production of "Cats" open?
London's West End Theater District
Off-Broadway but still in New York
Broadway in New York, NY's Theater District
It opended as a touring company first
14
Figurative Language: I'm as mad as a hatter
metaphor
alliteration
personification
simile; allusion
15
Figurative Language: And, we all say: OH!
metaphor
onomatopoeia
personification
alliteration
16
What makes the production of "Cats" difficult to perform?
the range of vocals; many notes are hard to sing
all of the answers are correct
it takes a large group of cast that are equally as talented; ensemble cast
the dances are challenging; grounded in ballet and acrobats
17
What is the definition of an ensemble cast in this production?
Where there are one or two main parts and everyone else is supporting cast
all of the chorus and the dancers, but those individuals do not speak
a cast where members are assigned almost equal amounts of parts/lines, etc
18
The song "Beautiful Ghosts," written by Taylor Swift and composed by Andrew Llyod Webber, was added in order to ______?
To develop Victoria's character
Taylor Swift would not have performed if she couldn't contribute a song
To end Act I better than watching it live
The song brings popularity to the musical due to Taylor Swift's popularity
19
What cat does Judi Dench play in this film production?
Old Deuteronomy
Grizabella, The Glamour Cat
Macavity the Mystery Cat
Victoria
20
Throughout the musical, what is he doing?
Plotting the death of Old Deuteronomy
Plotting the demise of all the Jellicle Cats
Exploiting of female cats for their riches
Getting rid of his compeition for being named the Jellicle Cat
21
What different techniques were used to make the film version of "Cats" that are not available within a live production?
Actual Props
CGI
Green Screen
all are correct
22
Figurative Language: Jellicle Cats Jump like a Jumping-jack
metaphor
onomatopoeia
personification
alliteration and simile
23
On what was the musical of "Cats" based?
Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland"
The book "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats"
Wriiten from scratch by A. L. Webber
Shakespeare's Historical Plays
24
Finish the quote: "A Cat is not a _____."
Fool
Dog
Horse
Mouse
25
Who was the musical writer/composer of "Cats"?
William Shakespeare
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Andrew Lloyd Webber
T. S. Eliot

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