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Nifty Fifties. This song takes the audience back to the 1950's and is so long that it's a whole scene in itself!
Bob. Bob comes in the tells Gracie (his sister) and swears her to secretcy in fear that Sinbad would kill him.
| What is the name of the Lunchette 'the gang' hangs out at? | Nifty Fifties
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She owns the building of the lunchette.
| What won't Mrs. Nickelson let Louise do for the kids? | Nifty Fifties
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hold the Hippity Hop at the lunchette.
| Who's moving because his/her dad is going to help build the Edsel? | Nifty Fifties
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The best sodajerk in town. Muffin's gang calls him a jerk, his reply is that he assumes they mean 'sodajerk'.
no. Roxy and Misty stole it for him.
Louise's Lunchette. Mrs. Nickelson agrees after she tries to kick them out when she realizes that Ziggy Springer is there!
| How many plates of sardines are coming on and off "in Act I alone?" | Noises Off
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4. Garry says to Lloyd: "It's all well and good for you sitting out there, but we've got to WORK with these sardines!"
| Which two actors have worked together in the past? | Noises Off
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Dotty and Selsdon. Dotty mentions this while they're looking for Selsdon, who is napping in the stalls.
| What is the last word of the play, (in the revival)? | Noises Off
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Curtain!. "Sardines" is the final line of Act 1. "Curtain" is actually the last line in Act 2 and Act 3.
1982. Michael Frayn came up with the idea for "Noises Off!" after watching a pair of actors in a quick-change show while he was standing backstage. He thought the off-stage stuff was funnier than what was going on on-stage!
Sounds heard from the wings during a play.. Oddly enough, this is never said in the play, though Lloyd says it several times in the movie.
| Vicki runs around in her underwear for much of the play. What is the name of the actress (in the play) who plays Vicki? | Noises Off
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Brooke Ashton. Katie Finneran appeared in a three-episode arc of "Frasier" as new station manager Poppy!
| Which actress won a 2002 Tony Award for the Broadway revival of "Noises Off?" | Noises Off
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Katie Finneran. Carol, Patti, and Dorothy have all played Dotty Otley/Mrs. Clackett, but Katie won for her portrayal of Brooke. I saw Katie in the show and knew instantly that she'd win!
| Which actress appeared as Dotty in the 2001 Broadway revival of "Noises Off?" | Noises Off
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Patti LuPone. Carol Burnett played the role in the movie; Dorothy Loudon played the role in the London premiere; Madonna played "Evita", the role originated on Broadway by Ms. LuPone.
| When Dotty asks Lloyd "Am I at least getting some of the words right?" what is Lloyd's response? | Noises Off
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Some of them have a very familiar ring.. It's just before midnight on the night before they open, and Dotty still doesn't know her lines or her blocking!
| How did Lloyd think that God felt when he sat out there in the darkness creating the world? | Noises Off
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Very pleased he'd taken his Valium.. A classic line!
| Who played Lloyd in the 2001 Broadway revival of "Noises Off?" | Noises Off
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Peter Gallagher. Oddly enough, the two biggest stars in the revival (Peter Gallagher and Patti LuPone) were panned by many critics as the two "weak links" in the revival!
| What's the only thing that Lloyd wants to hear from Brooke near the end of Act I? | Noises Off
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"What's that Dad?". It's just after 1AM and the show opens tonight. Lloyd has had it with the cast at this point and yells at Brooke (with whom he happens to be carrying on).
Garry pulls a chair from under Freddy.. Quite simply the most hilarious 35 minutes I've ever spent in the theatre!
| The actor who portrayed Freddy in the 2001 Broadway revival of "Noises Off" had a recurring role in what hit television series? | Noises Off
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Frasier. Edward Hibbert played snooty Gil Chesterton. Thanks for playing!
| Is this how the song really goes? "Food is good, but I'd rather be sailing. Sex is nice but I'd rather be sailing. People are swell, but I'd rather be sailing over the horizon!" | A New Brain
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No. This is from "Sailing", which is when Roger, Gordo's boyfriend, describes his love of sailing.
"I'd rather be sailing, yes I would, on an open sea. I'd stand there inhaling if I could, feeling wild and free. The sun is on my neck, the wind is in my face. The water's incredibly blue, and I'd rather be sailing. Yes, I'd want to go sail, and then come home to you."
| When Rhoda asks 'Why is the smart son always the gay son?', everyone tells her it's which of Schwinn's laws of genetics? | A New Brain
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2nd. This is from "Gordo's Law of Genetics", which explains Gordo's theory that the bad trait will 'always predominate'.
"Smart or dumb, the dumb will predominate. Fat or thin, the fat will predominate. Lazy or not, the lazy will predominate."
| What comes next? "Sitting becalmed in the lee of Cuttyhunk, hotter than a __________!" | A New Brain
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Pregnant cow. This is from "Sitting Becalmed in the Lee of Cuttyhunk," which shows Gordo trying to remain calm with thoughts of sailing while getting an MRI scan.
"Wating for the wind to carry us somewhere, somehow."
| What does Rita think will help change the government? | A New Brain
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Killing the mayor. This is from the song "Change", which introduces Rita the homeless lady.
"Pennies, or nickels, or dimes! We live in perilous times!"
| How does the lyric end? "Yes, I'll survive whatever you throw at me! Yes, the world is _______!" | A New Brain
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Grand. From "Yes", which is a song Gordo is writing for his 'satanic' boss, Mr. Bungee.
"Yes is a good word. No is a bad word. The preferred word in any situation is 'Yes, I can'. 'Yes I'd like to that.'"
| True or False? Mr. Bungee tells Gordo that when he's feeling low, he should eat spaghetti. | A New Brain
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T. This is from "Don't Give In", sung by Mr. Bungee, who tells Gordo in his dreams to keep going, which helps Gordo awake from a coma.
"When you wanna quit cause nothing works, don't give in. Quitting is the specialty of jerks, don't give in. Simply keep your focus on what lies ahead. Don't play games. Don't play dead. Begin. Those who are marking time, wake up! Life is a cause that you have to take up! Don't give in!"
| In the beginning of the show, the cast sings "Heart and Music." At the end, the song is reprised, substituting 'Heart' with what word? | A New Brain
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Time. From "Time and Music", which is used to tie everything together, and stress the importance of making the most of the time you have.
"Time and music make a song!"
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