Bob Fosse's Manson Trio

[Iclick]

Posted: 9/8/23 at 5:09pm

I read somewhere that the Manson Trio from Pippin was originally choreographed to a song not in the score. It was a pop tune. I knew what song it was and I have completely forgotten. 
I know that this group of theater fans should be able to assist me with my memory. 
thanks. 

[Iclick]

Posted: 9/8/23 at 8:01pm

I did tons of research and found the answer!  Whew!!!

Bob Fosse used the song "come on baby, let the good times roll" by Harry Nilsson.

[darquegk]

Posted: 9/8/23 at 8:43pm

And the Manson Trio music is a Stephen Schwartz tune called “Good Time Ladies Rag.” Ben Vereen recorded the vocal version on a solo album.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 9/9/23 at 10:09am

 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 9/9/23 at 10:11am

 

[BJR]

Posted: 9/9/23 at 10:49am

Fascinating! I had no idea. But it makes perfect sense, since why else is there a piece choreographed to a song from out of the score if Fosse wasn't already/again interested in using contemporary music, a real reason to depart from the score. Also, I can imagine if that was the case, sounds like a likely example of some of the rehearsal tension between Fosse and Schwartz,

[darquegk]

Posted: 9/9/23 at 1:45pm

It’s a harbinger of what’s coming too: a seventies remake of a pre-rock oldie interpolated into a dark new context. This is going to become his calling card shortly after Pippin, and will define the sound and sensibility of All That Jazz.