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    Who wrote the music to this musical?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musicals, along with others such as 'Cats', 'Phantom Of The Opera' and 'Starlight Express'.

    Who wrote the lyrics for the musical?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Tim Rice. Tim Rice wrote the marvellously touching and witty lyrics for this musical.

    In which West End theatre did 'Joseph' run during the 1990s?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      The Palladium. It ran at the Palladium, Argyll Street, London.

    When 'Joseph' opened in the West End in the early 1990s, who played the title role?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Jason Donovan. It was Australian Jason Donovan, ex-star of soap opera 'Neighbours'.

    Which famous person did Pharaoh resemble?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Elvis. ... he even wore blue suede shoes!

    What species of animal features in Pharaoh's dream?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Cows. He dreams of seven fat cows being eaten by seven thin cows, who become no fatter despite their large meal.

    What does Joseph predict for Egypt, by interpreting Pharaoh's dream?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      A good harvest followed by famine. And Joseph is employed by Pharaoh to help him manage the food rationing.

    What word is missing from the lyric - 'And when Joseph tried it on, he knew his _______ days were gone...'?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Sheepskin. From the song 'Joseph's Coat'.

    What lyric is next - 'The world and I, we are still waiting...'?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Still hesitating. From the song 'Any Dream Will Do'.

    What's missing in the lyric - 'It takes a man who knows no fear to wrestle with a _______'?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Goat. From the song 'One More Angel in Heaven'. In some versions, the answer to this is "Lion".

    In what musical style is the song pleading Benjamin's innocence sung?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Calypso. 'No ifs, no buts. Benjamin is honest as coconuts' - great lyrics!

    What was the name of the man who 'held a large percentage of the Nile', according to the song?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Potiphar . Joseph was a slave to Potiphar, who liked him and promoted him to head servant.

    In which song does the famous 'hippy' scene appear?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      'Go, Go, Go Joseph'. This scene is wonderful! The stage fills with dancers clad in sixties style dress all go-going! Then a man dressed as a hippy guru appears. I suppose it's a reflection of the times at which the musical was written (1960s).

    In the song 'Stone The Crows', Joseph is described as the 'Greatest man since ________' - who?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Noah. '... only goes to show-a, anyone from anywhere can make it if they get a lucky break!'.

    What comes next - 'No one comes to dinner now, ______________'?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      'We'd only eat them, anyhow'. From the song 'Those Canaan Days'.

    When the brothers decide to go to Egypt to beg for some food, one states that if they have the time, they could do what?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      See the Sphinx. 'And if we have the time we could see the Sphinx!'

    According to the song 'Joseph's Coat', why was Joseph the favourite son of Jacob?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Joseph's mother was his favourite wife. 'Joseph's mother, she was quite my favourite wife. I never really loved another all my life, and Joseph was my joy because he reminded me of her'.

    Who was the second person to play the part of Joseph in the West End in the early 1990s (not including understudies)?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Philip Schofield. It was TV presenter Philip Schofield. The nation was surprised when Schofield announced that he would take over from Jason Donovan, and seemed an unlikely choice for the part. He impressed the critics, and I can add from first hand experience, he was just as good at the part as Jason! :)

    Why is Joseph put into jail?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      He is accused of sleeping with a married woman. Potiphar's wife tries to seduce him, although he resists. Potiphar, however, walks in and jumps to the wrong conclusion...

    Does Joseph forgive his brothers?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Yes. He forgives them, and is reunited with his father, Jacob.

    In the song 'Poor, Poor Joseph', what does Joseph say will cause him a problem, when his brothers sell him as a slave to people travelling to Egypt?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      He doesn't speak Egyptian very well. '... It wouldn't be a pic-nic he could tell. 'And I don't speak Egyptian very well...!'. One of the great talents of Tim Rice is his witty, yet sensitive writing!

    What comes next - 'For I have been promised ____________'?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      'A land of my own'. From the moving song 'Close Every Door'.

    What comes next - 'I look handsome, I look smart! I am a walking _________'?Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

      Work of art. From the song 'Joseph's Coat'.

    What was Jacob's oldest son's name?A Short 'Joseph' Quiz

      Reuben.

    What was the name of the Pharaoh?A Short 'Joseph' Quiz

      Rameses I. Seti I is Rameses' son and Rameses II is his grandon. Anubis is the Egyptian god of the afterlife. He was not a Pharoah.

    Jacob went by another name, too, that's also the name of a country. What was it?A Short 'Joseph' Quiz

      Israel.

    Who tried to plead Benjamin's innocence?A Short 'Joseph' Quiz

      Judah. 'No ifs, no buts, Benjamin is honest as coconuts!' One of my personal favorite songs.

    Who got executed, the baker or butler?A Short 'Joseph' Quiz

      baker. 'Pharaoh has it in for you, your execution date is set.'

    When had Joseph ever been wrong while interpreting dreams?A Short 'Joseph' Quiz

      he hadn't. 'It's just that I have not been wrong before...'

    What is the narrator's name?A Short 'Joseph' Quiz

      it doesn't say.

    In the video, who guest-starred as Mrs. Potiphar?A Short 'Joseph' Quiz

      Joan Collins. Joan Collins did a wonderful job at the rather... um.. promiscuous role.

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