ABSTRACT
Musical Revues A musical revue is a production based on a collection of songs and dances (usually from a variety of shows) that are performed in much the same manner as in a traditional musical-with the exception that the book scenes are removed or replaced with brief elements of narration. Many revues showcase the work of a particular time period or artist, such as a choreographer, director, or songwriter. Jerome Robbins On Broadway presents the choreography of Jerome Robbins, while Side by Side by Sondheim showcases the musicals of Stephen Sondheim. A revue may also showcase a particular theme or talent. The Follies programs that are associated with the show girl productions in Las Vegas or the performances by the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall form examples of these revues. Tintypes is an example of a musical revue based on the music and events of a particular time period-that of Charlie Chaplin and Theodore Roosevelt and the late 1800s to early 1900s-while Sugar Babies is a tribute to vaudeville and burlesque performances.
