War is a Science - Pippin

[@td135790]

I love the ensemble in Pippin so much

[@Adam13171717]

Here's my interpretation of the choreography: The soldiers all in alignment choreographically until he talks about "decimating the other side", then they go into a chaotic, disorganized, childish behavior. I think what Fosse was trying to portray was that war unleashes our more primal instincts(animal-like behavior) and it is less organized than we like to believe when it comes down to the root of it all. Thumbs up if you agree!

[@stormydragon2668]

Part of what is missing is that most of the choruses got edited out. Basically Pippin keeps interrupting the discussion by enthusiastically launching into the "And then the men go marching out into the fray..." chorus and everyone staring at him like he's and idiot and then at the end when he finally gives up, everyone but him launches into the exact chorus he's been yelled at for trying to start over and over.

[@VoraciousLime]

Can you imagine trying to memorize that dance!? Holy crap!

[@channart374]

when i was in the show, it was most definitely one of the hardest dances i had to learn, but after a couple weeks, it was just muscle memory

[@TheRoniverse]

I played Charlemagne in Griswold High School's production of Pippin during my sophomore year. Though Pippin isn't my favorite musical I've performed in, Charlemagne is definitely one of the most fun roles I ever got to play. Once I get my massage business off the ground, I really hope to do more community theater soon. :)

[@progrockcoffee]

Yuk yuk! Ski-doo! A-cha! Doo-da! You've gotta love those.

[@starkidrat]

This ensemble is amazing

[@Badrubble]

An actual Movie would be AMAZING to see

[@BriGuyIL1980]

Gotta love that one of the generals is wearing a feather boa.

[@hufferG1]

I love the costumes!

[@lisa8220]

I am subscribing for all the reasons that are o obvious to anyone who arrives here. Thank you!

[@Coco24994508]

this shit is so tight

[@futuresuperstar4life]

AHHH i love this the dancing is amazing, LOVE Bob Fosse

[@kellydavis3219]

I can't count how many times I've watched 1:03 and 4:05. "HAAAAH VISIGOTHS!!!"

[@MasterJoeyKeo]

This version is truly amazing. Only time I've seen better is when it was broken down and entirely focused on vocals, then the singing was more fluent, but even so, It had none of the dancing so, it's no comparison.

[@ktbkr1031]

Fosse's work is Genius

[@1blueboy100]

bob fosse...what a man

[@SuperMusicman37]

I have one question... why can't a Congress/Parliament/any legislative body meeting open like this?

[@bexyPTX]

Whoa this is so different than the revival version of this song, wild

[@alliem8700]

This song always gives me strong Cabaret vibes (I know, Fosse did both).

[@GeorgeTVP]

I don't know how I got here, but this is amazing!

[@LeaveItToPsmith]

It's like a fancy Game of Thrones!

[@LadyMiir]

"Sit DOWN, Pippin." XD

[@broadwaydude2378]

parts of it sounds a bit like Wilkomen [Cabaret]..... All in all it's hilarious, this is truly a remarkable show!

[@Ayden_B]

broadwaydude2378 oh I hear it now that you call it out

[@newname34695]

Especially 2:03

[@musicalmagpie741]

It’s only the vamp and it’s not exactly the same. Fosse directed the film version of Cabaret with Liza but I don’t see any comparison between the two. An extraordinary choreographer. For an hour’s masterclass on Fosse, grab yourself a copy of the Liza with a “Z” tv concert. He pulls out all the stops!

[@flipomatic1]

You are right. I am in the pit for this musical right now and it starts with "Cake walk" and goes into "War is a science".

[@tomshea8382]

Not any more. The Cakewalk now precedes the grand finale.

[@lilanthia]

Doing this production atm, this is def my fave song :)

[@dratinifan13]

This scene is always tough to do...

[@lololauren2001]

Can someone explain the meaning of the dance and little outbursts? The choreography is crazy!

[@chrisocallaghan3095]

It's meant to contrast the unexplainable lust of war, and how it all seems like madness to Pippin which is why to him everyone acts like they lost their minds. When he snaps and does the "when the men go marching out into the fray" it's him just trying to be crazy like everyone else but he's just not fitting in because war is not for him.

[@lololauren2001]

Awesome, thank you so much! That makes so much sense. I love the choreography and actually knowing the meaning behind it makes greater!

[@MrAlbionmichigan]

@Lermanluver I agree Charlie Holt was spectacular

[@rikkulover18]

work with your music teacher! They are lifesavers!

[@chantalrose12]

Great musical. It's weird how William Katt didn't wear shoes through the entire show. Someone once said it was because Pippin was a hippie. Is that true? If not, why?

[@beardedartisan]

No, it's not because he's a hippie. The lead actor in the original production was struggling to find shoes that felt good on him, so one night he performed the show barefoot. Fosse loved it because it made Pippin seem younger and more innocent. Since then it's been a tradition for Pippin to be played barefoot.

[@dbookin]

I got to play Charles in this I had a lot of fun in this role

[@RvrGrl80]

This is sheer genius. I saw the revival - it doesn't compare.The original production was so much more political. The genius of Bob Fosse.

[@eweiner14]

Is there any video of John Rubinstein as the original Pippin?

[@michaelwilliamybarra2409]

There’s this one which was just posted! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3KcfGOtbduihrs

[@OreadNYC]

There was one video clip here on KZbin of John Rubinstein performing "On The Right Track" with Ben Vereen but I have no idea if it's still up.

[@pebo1319]

Love the original 1972. IT IS PIPPIN. Revivals all pale.

[@vivalavieboheme14]

that dance must be f'n hard!! what beat are they on??

[@Sshooter444]

Jazz Hands!

[@Threepwood91]

Wow and i thought some of our choreography was complicated

[@emilynelson9174]

Every game of Sid Meyers Civilization, I am Pippin and my husband is Charlemagne

[@zena805]

My school is doing this play soon. Any audition sing tips for a girl?

[@dr1Voss48]

How I imagine the French going to war.

[@DeWyzeOne149]

aww! they shulda let pippin sing. my school did a show/ fosse revue with this song in it and when pippin sang it was my fav part!

[@IDONTFEELNOPAINNOMO]

@SuperAirsoftaustin He doesn't come in till later.

[@christinemturner7138]

I think Frank Mastracola is the only male left living in this scene. Besides William Katt.

[@benjiross1]

3:04 that guy wasn't bred in the battlefield lol

[@Ayden_B]

Yuk-Yuk!

[@GetRocked4676]

Toola toola.

[@StageRightTheatricals]

"They're in sabre-tip position, and they're ready for the kill!"

[@planeeboy]

i played pit for this. the music has some seriously bad time signatures, especially to be dancing to.

[@musicalfool]

and then......do da!! lol

[@IDONTFEELNOPAINNOMO]

The lyrics are different

[@locorossco]

Of course this is the best......it's broadway lol

[@snorlax42]

I'm glad they cut almost all of Pippin's part in this song, cause it sucks.

[@mdoyle1523]

ehh, its not as bad as you would think.

[@patriciajune5]

I somehow prefer revival over this cause it's funny this I didn't even laugh

[@baileypeterson5493]

It's not even close, the old one is vastly superior. Every single lead is much better (especially william katt and ben vereen vs. kyle massey and patina miller). Also, the revival tries much to hard to stuff tricks in every single spot they can, and it completely disregards the atmosphere pippin should have. Pippin should feel very creepy, and the revival doesn't.

[@jaysonakridge]

Bailey Peterson exactly.

[@sakuotaku-2647]

How about we respect both and not try to be elitist?

[@Ayden_B]

SakuOtaku - amen

[@azwrathfrost]

Same here I don't usually laugh at comedy. .But the revival was actually good and made me laugh a little.

[@RichKnight36]

This older version pales in comparison to the recent, 2013 version

[@Threepwood91]

I don't like Yuck Yuck...however i do preffer the available to perform with the pippin interuptions it's more fun that way

[@Threepwood91]

I don't like Yuck Yuck...however i do prefer the available to perform with the pippin interruptions it's more fun that way

[@ZenakuShinigami]

This shows fuckin weird

[@snzy1288]

trash