Pippin
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Movie Reviews of Pippin
Movie Review: Perfect for Intro to Theatre
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this DVD to use in my Intro to Theatre classes in the 2-year institution where I teach. It is perfect for showing many theatre ideas: 70's theatre styles, why it is important to study Theatre History (the play is reminiscent of the Commedia dell'Arte style of the Italian Renaissance), and Bob Fosse's choreograpy.
The "live theatre" style is important for this class since movie things are very different from stage things. And the play is a really good one in general: the songs are good and many of my students recognize "Corner of the Sky", the acting is superb - especially the inestimable Chita Rivera.
It is the perfect "Night at the Theatre" for those who live far from Broadway.
Movie Review: Pippin DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw the great Musical Comedy Broadway show Pippin in New York City in 1977, and then a few years later when it toured in Los Angeles, and each time was great. I have the Pippin CD and VHS tape, and I recently bought the Pippin DVD. The Pippin DVD is great. The great thing about watching Pippin is that you are watching Pippin on stage as it is being filmed before a live audience. Ben Vereen and William Katt, and all the cast members are outstanding. Buy Pippin! The plot, choreography, and acting are excellent.Movie Review: Pippin
Summary: 5 Stars
Current productions of Pippin are cuter, much less dark and incestuous, than the original Fosse production in the 70's. This vid comes as close as you can get to what Fosse first intended, and is a must see for any dancer or lover of dance. While the main characters are great (Ben Vereen in his prime!) the elaborate, and very difficult, choreography of the "chorus" dancers is what this show is really about. Grab this DVD and watch it over and over. Then dream that you could dance like they do! Brilliant.Movie Review: Saw William in person!!
Summary: 5 Stars
In April 2009, I actually met William Katt! I had him autograph my copy. He was suprised someone actually remembered this play/movie. Heck, remember it, I can recite most of the lines!!! I have seen this in person also. Ben Vereen is amazing in person!! Pippin was played by 1 of the boys from the old tv show, "My 3 sons," but I don't remember which son it was.
The music are espically the story are one you won't forget!!
Movie Review: The Great Fosse at his very best
Summary: 5 Stars
Catchy songs, nice story and spectacular choreographies by the masterful Fosse. William Katt is better in the title role than Rubinstein himself: much more vital and convincing. Vereen and Rivera do not surprise us: they're so good that need no comments. If you saw the Broadway show and want to recall it, this is a sure bet. Get it: technically good, it has the entire show and will help you reexperience the live show.