1. A call from the Governor makes a foul mouthed civil servant close down a
beloved business. Who's the recipient of the call and the show?
Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd in THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE
IN TEXAS
2. "Ja, why not, goodbye" is one of the varied responses communicated in this
ringside number. Name the song and show.
"The Telephone Song" from CABARET
3. This character takes a call from a philandering mate right before a
suicide attempt, accompanied by a clatter of dishes. Who is the character and
what is the show?
Mr. Maraczek in SHE LOVES ME
4. Who sings "When little wifey hangs up remember there are other names in
the book"? What is the song and the show?
Billy in "Telephone Girlie" in NO, NO NANETTE
5. This beleaguered office worker takes a lot of calls and has the second
name of Tessye. Who is she and what is the show?
Miss Marmelstein in I CAN GET IT FROM YOU WHOLESALE
6. Whether dressed only in revealing black lace or dangling up above, this
number elicited a near religious fervor from those who eavesdropped in. What is
the song and the show?
"A Call From The Vatican" in NINE
7. Mr. Henkel, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Garfein all dread this number, I'm sure.
What is the song and the show?
"The Telephone Hour" from BYE BYE BIRDIE
8. Calls to "Harry" help this newbie learn the ropes overseas. Name the
character and the show.
Mrs Sally Adams in CALL ME MADAM
9. A call to Mary Alice on her birthday is filled with bad, bad news. What is
the song and the show?
"The Phone Call" from LUCKY STIFF
10. When they see this receptionist they'll say "wa wa wa wa wa wow". What is
her full name and what is the show?
Ulla Inga Hansen-Bensen-Yanson-Tallen-Hallen-Svaden-Swanson
Bloom in THE PRODUCERS
11. "When darkness falls and somebody calls you feel alive." . From what
patriotic sounding musical is this from. What is the song?
"Night Life" from ALL AMERICAN
12. This perky opening number features an energetic parent answering various
calls about their talented progeny. What is the show and song?
"Tina's Mother" from RUTHLESS!
13. She sings, she decorates and takes calls from florists and society
columnists in this punctual number in Act One. Who is the character and what is
this timely song? What is the show?
Edith Bouvier Beale sings "The Five-Fifteen" in GREY
GARDENS
14. In this opening number, hungry press agents call in items to get proper
placement. What is the song and the show?
"The Column" from SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
15. A girl shares news with her Ma regarding her phone interaction with a guy
named Ken. What is the song and the long titled show?
"He Called Me" from I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW
CHANGE
16. Advice in a musical with a Coney Island location about what to do if the
devil is calling. Name the song and the show.
"Hang Up" from BY THE BEAUTIFUL SEA
17. Lots of calls come in at the laughing doll toy factory. This busy but
brief number fits our theme well.
Telephone Switchboard Scene from FLAHOOLEY
18. A star gets a late night overseas call from their beloved. What is the
plaintive plea, voiced in a low register. What is the show?
"Hurry Back" from APPLAUSE
19. An overeager nephew makes calls to his Mother to move up in his career.
Name the character and the show.
Bud Frump in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT
REALLY TRYING
20. "He's dancing watch him shine, you'll have to hold the line" is sung in
what number in what bouncy musical?
"I Can't Be Bothered Now" in CRAZY FOR YOU
21. An order for Beethoven's Tenth wreaks havoc in this phone filled musical.
What is the show and who are the authors?
BELLS ARE RINGING by Jule Styne, Betty Comden and
Adolph Green
22. A "kept" woman sings and busily cleans as her older beneficiary hides out
in her apartment and makes a call. What is the song and from what short lived
60's musical?
"He's Here" from HOW NOW, DOW JONES
23. The Act Two opener from a small show featuring intergalactic flora.
"Call Back In The Morning" from LITTLE SHOP OF
HORRORS
24. A calling device inspired dance number from a short lived 40 performance
1956 imported show.
"Telephone Tango" from CRANKS
25. The men in this phone sex number were listed as the Couch Potatoes. What
is the song and the short lived show?
"Call Me" from THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE GOES
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