THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024 Page 9 Greater Boston Stage Company Presents ‘Dot, Dot, Dot: A New Musical’ G reater Boston Stage Company (GBSC) is thrilled to announce the upcoming performance of “DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical,” which is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, at noon. This exhilarating production – based on the beloved “Creatrilogy” trio of picture books by New York Times best1. On April 5, 1984, who became the NBA’s leading scorer? 2. In the William Wordsworth poem “I wandered Lonely as a Cloud,” what fl ower did he see? 3. What American writer of horror stories similar to Edgar Allan Poe’s stated in “The Devil’s Dictionary,” “Bore, n.: A person who talks when you wish him to listen”? 4. On April 6, 1896, the fi rst of the modern Olympic Games were held in what city? 5. In what year were the signature Lego bricks patented: 1944, 1958 or 1971? 6. In what country did the “God’s eyes” yarn craft originate? 7. What was the fi rst published Bible? 8. On April 7, 1915, what singer was born who had a man’s stage name and cowrote “God Bless the Child”? 9. In what country is the mouth of the Yukon River? 10. The Simon & Garfunkel song “April Come She Will” is on what album? Answers 11. On April 8, 1979, the fi nal episode of what sitcom set in Queens, N.Y. – that had the fi rst toilet fl ush on USA primetime TV – aired? 12. What Major League Baseball team has a logo with a bell? 13. What does COVID-19’s 19 stand for? 14. On April 9, 1863, what actor (known for doing something else) who was a member of an acting family purchased property on Boston’s Commonwealth Avenue? 15. In the play “Peter Pan,” who is the pirate captain of the Jolly Roger? 16. What Swiss psychiatrist invented the inkblot test? 17. On April 10, 1939, the “Big Book” was published – of what organization that has a 12-step program? 18. The trademark Velcro comes from the French word velours (velvet) and what needlework? 19. How does a crocodile swim? 20. On April 11, 1986, why did Kellogg’s discontinue tours of its cereal factory? selling author Peter H. Reynolds (“the dot,” “ish” and “sky color”) – promises to inspire audiences of all ages. “DOT, DOT, DOT: A New Musical” follows the journey of Marisol, a young artist and curator of the Musee de Marisol, as she seeks to bring fresh talent to her gallery. Guided by the inspiring dots of Vashti and the creative spirit of Ramon, Marisol embarks on a mission to empower her community to embrace self-expression and unleash their imaginations. Adapted by composers Keelay Gipson and Sam Salmond, this enchanting musical celebrates the power of originality and the transformative infl uence of creativity. Reynolds, the acclaimed author whose books inspired the production, expresses his excitement for seeing his stories on “DOT, DOT, DOT: A New Musical” (courtesy photo) stage: “To see my books come to life on stage is a surreal and joyful experience, and to be able to catch the touring show of DOT, DOT, DOT right in my own backyard at Greater Boston Stage Company is beyond exciting!” “I’m also in awe of the community ‘dot connecting’ that GBSC has done to invite so many youth organizations, schools, and other literary-focused partners to see the show and celebrate the transformational power of positive, purposeful creativity,” Reynolds added. “Greater Boston Stage Company is a beacon of creativity, MUSICAL | SEE Page 20 1. Wilt Chamberlain 2. Golden daff odils 3. Ambrose Bierce 4. Athens, Greece 5. 1958 6. Mexico 7. The Gutenberg Bible in the 1450s 8. Billie Holiday 9. USA 10. “Sounds of Silence” 11. “All in the Family” 12. Philadelphia Phillies 13. 2019 – when the virus and its disease were identifi ed 14. John Wilkes Booth 15. James Hook 16. Hermann Rorschach 17. Alcoholics Anonymous 18. Crochet 19. By swinging its tail and steering with its feet 20. It wanted to keep its secrets from cereal company spies.
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