Golden Age of Broadway - Musical Analysis - Thru 1960s form

How does the choreography in this film clip evoke a sense of comedy?

This is a very old clip, but a lot of people can sing at least a few bars of this song, did you find it familiar? If so, where have you heard it?

1. How are the themes in this song still relevant to today's multi-cultural society?

1. Watch this first adaptation of "America". What stands out about the time period? What about the costumes?

How is this version different? Which do you like better?

Consider the implication of acting with animated characters. Do you think it's harder or easier to act with someone/something that isn't actually there when you film it? How does it affect the acting process?

The above is the stage adaptation of the same song. What is different? Do you think it's better or worse?

What do you think this song is really about? What makes you think that?

1. Pay extra attention to the setting. What is Oz like? What kind of people live there? What colors are prominent?

1. How is the "real" world portrayed? What colors are used? Why do you think they are contrasted so sharply?