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An Analysis of References in the Producers

Katie Kavett AHS Capstone Fall 2008 Contents Introduction The History of The Producers The Producers Plot References in Musicals References A Chorus Line Ethel Merman Busby Berkeley Conclusion Acknowledgements Introduction 2005: Saw The Producers on Broadway Read many articles mentioning references 2007: Theater history classes at Brandeis and Wellesley 2008: Worked on The Producers at North Shore Music Theatre Project goal Identify and analyze some of the references made in The Producers Examine how the references contribute to The Producers as a whole Create a website incorporating pictures, sound, and video as support for text The History of The Producers 1968 movie 2001 musical 2006 movie musical Mel Brooks’ first 12 Tony Awards Movie version of the movie 2500 performances Broadway musical The Producers Plot Raise much more money than needed to produce a Broadway show Put on a flop Don’t pay investors back because there are no profits Keep the money What happens when a show called Springtime for Hitler is a success? References in Musicals Quotation Direct quote of lines, lyrics, or music Staging Mimic well-known staging or choreography Performer homage Mimic a famous performer Range from subtle to obvious Serve as inside joke for avid theater fans A Chorus Line “I Hope I Get It” Audition scene A Chorus Line The Producers 1976 Tony Awards 2006 film A Chorus Line Quotation Pays homage to A Chorus Line Sets the scene as an audition Puts The Producers’ twist on a classic scene The Producers audition includes goosesteps and clogs Ethel Merman “Overture” and “Everything’s Coming Up “Springtime for Hitler” Roses” The Producers Gypsy 2006 film 1959 Broadway production Ethel Merman Quotation, performer homage Pays homage to Merman Loud and powerful Makes fun of Merman’s singing style Original lead in Gypsy Orchestra responds with opening of Gypsy Busby Berkeley “Springtime for Hitler” 42nd Street The Producers 1933 film 2006 film Busby Berkeley Staging Parody of Busby Berkeley staging Chorus girls in intricate kaleidoscoping patterns Swastika instead of Berkeley’s usual circles and stars Conclusion The Producers’ twist on classic scenes Audience recognizes method, but execution is unique Mix of obvious and subtle references Inside joke for audience Musical about putting on a musical Pay homage to shows and stars that came before it http://students.olin.edu/2009/kkavett/ Website Kavett_Capstone08/home.htm Acknowledgements Professor Lawrence Rosenwald, project mentor Professor Lynn Stein, AHS Capstone professor Questions? .

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