A presentation by Javon Jones & Co. Bounce! A presentation by Javon Jones & Co.

June 30th- august 10, 2003 at the goodman theatre, Chicago Venue and run time OCTOBER 21ST- November 16, 2003 AT THE KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN WASHINGTON D.C.

Plot… Addison (architect) and Wilson (con-man) Mizner. American dream Gold rush and southern florida Gambling and other antics Vaudeville influence Love…. I guess Retelling Life after death https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdfB_q2mY10

Production 2003 Director- Harold prince Addison mizner- Richard kind Music and lyrics- Stephen Sondheim Book- john weidman Choreographer- Michael Arnold Set design- eugene lee Costume design- Miguel angel huidor Lighting design-Howell binkley Addison mizner- Richard kind Wilson mizner- howard mcgillin Nellie- michele pawk Mama mizner- jane powell Hollis Bessemer- gavin creel Papa Mizner- Herndon lackey

The Journey of actually making this thing 1952 the new Yorker 1999-2000 wise guys 2003 bounce 2008 road show

reception Ben Brantley “it’s like a travel agents pitch for a wondrous vacation” - “The bounce in ‘bounce’ is never very high” - “ the lyrics, by and large, are simpler than usual for Mr. Sondheim doesn't mean he has lost his way with a rhyme.” +

Reception (redux) Robert Osborne “full of fun and enriched by the expert vaudevillish turns of its talented cast” + “The sets by Eugene Lee add a great deal to the show's sauciness” + “The show also has, no surprise, a magnificent score” +

Reception (redux) [remastered] Chris jones “the new Stephen Sondheim musical finally spluttered onto the stage of Chi's Goodman Theater, in a sad state of dramaturgical chaos. “ – “Sure, ‘Bounce’ can roll along on the lighter side, but it won't ever work unless it evokes some empathy from the audience.” – “Its presentation here as a campy, over-the-top, Mel Brooks-like vaudeville seems to reflect a destructive insecurity” -

Bibliography https://www.allmusicals.com/b/bounce.htm http://www.allmusic.com/album/bounce-a-new-musical-original-cast-recording-mw0000697981 Osborne, Robert. “Sondheim’s ‘Bounce’ fends times’ pounce” Hollywood Reporter -- International Edition. 11/4/2003, Vol. 381 Issue 7, p22-22. 1/2p. http://web.b.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.umw.edu/ehost/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=f01088d1-11e4-46e2-b0df- f05265924684%40sessionmgr1&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=11490889&db=f5h Brantley, Ben. “Sondheim Guides Two Brother on a tour of life” http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/01/theater/theater-review- sondheim-guides-two-brothers-on-a-tour-of-life.html Jones, chris. “bounce’ daily variety http://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.umw.edu/hottopics/lnacademic/?verb=sr&csi=140595&sr=HEADLINE(Bounce)%2BAND%2BDAT E%2BIS%2B2003