Here is the synopsis of our sample research paper on Critiquing “Pippin”
. Have the paper e-mailed to you 24/7/365.
Essay / Research Paper Abstract
This 3 page paper critiques the Broadway show “Pippin.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Page Count:
3 pages (~225 words per page)
File: D0_HVcripip.rtf
Buy This Term Paper »
Unformatted sample text from the term paper:
by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hinson (Rizzo). Critics have long pointed out that the music is the shows strong point, and it is; the score is delightful
and features songs like "Magic to Do" and "Corner of the Sky" (Rizzo). In the last act, the Leading Player says, ""Nothing ever turns out the way you think its
going to," which Rizzo says pretty much sums up this production of the show: "Those who only know PIPPIN through its sparkling original cast recording will not be prepared for
the mess that is on stage" (Lawrence). But its not just the latest version thats a mess; it has always been a mess (Lawrence). Bob Fosse choreographed it in 1972
and was able to camouflage the meandering script" (Lawrence). The show got away with its weak story because of its fantastic music and because its original cast album was a
hit; in fact, thats what saved it (Rizzo). Those who listened to songs like "No Time At All" and "Magic to Do" undoubtedly thought they were "part of a rich
story. They are not. Once you get through Stephen Schwartzs highly enjoyable score you are left with Roger OHirsons plotless and ultimately pointless book" (Rizzo). The problem with the book
is that its very thin, too thin to hang a complex work on. The story, such as it is, is extremely simple: Pippin is searching for "meaning in his life"
(Rizzo). He finds education useless, war "too bloody," sex meaningless and politics impossible (Rizzo). He endless unfulfilled quest finally becomes boring (Rizzo). Its all right for a while, but its
difficult to watch some nerd trying to "find himself" for more than two hours. In the end, Pippin discovers that love is the only thing that makes life really worth
...