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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. The Journey of actually making this thing
1952 the new Yorker
wise guys
2003 bounce
2008 road show

6. 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.” +

7. 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” +

8. 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” -

9. Bibliography https://www.allmusicals.com/b/bounce.htm
Osborne, Robert. “Sondheim’s ‘Bounce’ fends times’ pounce” Hollywood Reporter -- International Edition. 11/4/2003, Vol. 381 Issue 7, p /2p. f %40sessionmgr1&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN= &db=f5h
Brantley, Ben. “Sondheim Guides Two Brother on a tour of life” sondheim-guides-two-brothers-on-a-tour-of-life.html
Jones, chris. “bounce’ daily variety E%2BIS%2B2003