Chicago Response To Bob Fosse
Raven Davis
Professor M.
Intro to Theatre
June 25, 2014
Chicago Response
The film Chicago is largely based on the Broadway musical of 1975. The said theatrical show ran for approximately 936 performances. It was the best project of Bob Fosse who had actually choreographed and directed the original Broadway production of 1975 plus had won an Oscar in a successful manner for his excellent direction in 1972 of the film version of famous Cabaret. It is to be highly noted that he died much before actually realizing his dream version. On the other hand, characteristic jazz choreography style of Fosse is evident in a successful manner throughout the 2003 film.
The realistic elements of Chicago – the film accounts for the direct impact generated …show more content…
The subsequent editing of the scenes by the use of sketch patterns and drawing models was another aspect that gave vent to the theatrical features. On the contrary, majority of the songs were based on characters such as Texas Guinan, Helen Morgan and Ted Lewis that distinguished the real life aspects from the reel ones. Eddie Cantor and Bert Williams were also the focus of the song lyrics.
The incorporation of the double snap basically highlighted the afterthought of Fred Ebb which was eventually used in “Razzle Dazzle” as well. A few finger snaps were added later on to the song as an example. Such modifications in the theatrical concepts of the staging style played a crucial role in the success of the film. On the other hand, scenes in "real life" were actually filmed with a hard-edged starkly realistic. (This particular construct is the actual reason mentioned by director Marshall regarding why "Class," actually performed by Mama and Velma was cut from the said …show more content…
The act eventually gave an amateur appearance as Fosse would have it. In order to address this issue “glamorous pretty gowns” were used that gave the characters a much more professional outlook and strengthened each of their identity in the film. Once again it hints at the theatrical changes that were made in the film gradually. The courthouse scene was perfectly shot, in Osgoode Hall. Other few scenes were well-filmed at prominent halls related popular musical performance that captures the hearts of audience with a lot of clarity and elegance. All coaching related to vocals for the movie was successful led by Elaine Overholt who is Toronto-based, whom actually Richard Gere personally thanked during his acceptance speech ay Golden
Professor M.
Intro to Theatre
June 25, 2014
Chicago Response
The film Chicago is largely based on the Broadway musical of 1975. The said theatrical show ran for approximately 936 performances. It was the best project of Bob Fosse who had actually choreographed and directed the original Broadway production of 1975 plus had won an Oscar in a successful manner for his excellent direction in 1972 of the film version of famous Cabaret. It is to be highly noted that he died much before actually realizing his dream version. On the other hand, characteristic jazz choreography style of Fosse is evident in a successful manner throughout the 2003 film.
The realistic elements of Chicago – the film accounts for the direct impact generated …show more content…
The subsequent editing of the scenes by the use of sketch patterns and drawing models was another aspect that gave vent to the theatrical features. On the contrary, majority of the songs were based on characters such as Texas Guinan, Helen Morgan and Ted Lewis that distinguished the real life aspects from the reel ones. Eddie Cantor and Bert Williams were also the focus of the song lyrics.
The incorporation of the double snap basically highlighted the afterthought of Fred Ebb which was eventually used in “Razzle Dazzle” as well. A few finger snaps were added later on to the song as an example. Such modifications in the theatrical concepts of the staging style played a crucial role in the success of the film. On the other hand, scenes in "real life" were actually filmed with a hard-edged starkly realistic. (This particular construct is the actual reason mentioned by director Marshall regarding why "Class," actually performed by Mama and Velma was cut from the said …show more content…
The act eventually gave an amateur appearance as Fosse would have it. In order to address this issue “glamorous pretty gowns” were used that gave the characters a much more professional outlook and strengthened each of their identity in the film. Once again it hints at the theatrical changes that were made in the film gradually. The courthouse scene was perfectly shot, in Osgoode Hall. Other few scenes were well-filmed at prominent halls related popular musical performance that captures the hearts of audience with a lot of clarity and elegance. All coaching related to vocals for the movie was successful led by Elaine Overholt who is Toronto-based, whom actually Richard Gere personally thanked during his acceptance speech ay Golden