Bonnie and Clyde

Presented by: Kelsey ForeroMusical Theatre Period : #7

Bonnie & Clyde

Clyde and Bonnie start off the show dead in their car, both having gunshots wounds to the head. Bonnie wishes to be an actress, Clyde wishes to be a rebel. Clyde and Bonnie meet at an eatery where Bonnie works, and in exchange for a fixed car, Clyde plans to give Bonnie a ride to Dallas, where they discuss their dreams and begin to bond. Buck and Clyde meet up after the breakout, but Buck is getting second thoughts. Buck turns himself in for Blache, and Clyde gets caught by authorities. After hearing their sentences, Bonnie helps Clyde escape!

Synopsis (Act 1):

Starts with showing how publically recognized they are and how theyve gained the publics attention. On a robbery gone wrong, Clyde accidentally kills a deputy and Bonnie is panicked, but then they realize how much theyll do for each other. Another robbery gone wrong got Clyde shot in the shoulder. Buck and Blanche (who realized love over law) go to visit him, and Buck & Clyde commit a robbery, which leaves Buck mortally injured and Blanche gets arrested after he dies.Clyde and Bonnies Journey ends after a shootout on the way to visit their parents, on May 23rd, 1934.

Synopsis (Act 2) :

History and how it all began:BONNIE AND CLYDE's Don Black and Frank Wildhorn previously collaborated on Dracula, the Musical, which also premiered in La Jolla. Wildhorn reconnected with Black about the possibility of writing songs based on the story of renowned criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.In February 2009, the show performed an industry-only reading at Roundabout Theatre Company. The reading starred Laura Osnes as Bonnie Parker and Stark Sands as Clyde Barrow. It was directed by Jeff Calhoun.BONNIE AND CLYDE had its premiere in La Jolla, California at the La Jolla Playhouse. The show ran from November 10, 2009, through December 20, 2009.

ON SALEOCT 07, 2011PREVIEWNOV 04, 2011OPENINGDEC 01, 2011CLOSINGDEC 30, 2011

History and how it all began: Broadway StyleAfter 36 shows and 33 Previews, it was removed from Broadway. Why? Because in a period of just 2 weeks, they keep losing money, approximately $200,00 in all.

BonnieLaura OsnesClydeJeremy JordanTed HintonLouis HobsonBuck BarrowClaybourne ElderBlanche BarrowMelissa Van Der SchyffSheriff SchmidJoe Hart

Cast (On Broadway)

Music: Frank WildhornLyrics: Don BlackBook: Ivan MenchellSet and Costume Designer: Tobin OstDirector and Choreographer: Jeff CalhounLighting Designer: Michael GilliamSound Designer: John Shivers

Crew (On Broadway)

Well, since it is no longer on Broadway, a new versions are taking place on stages around the world. Yes, its in Korean.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW:

Various Other Casts:

Act I"Prologue""Picture Show" - Young Bonnie, Young Clyde, Bonnie, Clyde"This World Will Remember Me" Clyde, Bonnie"You're Goin' Back to Jail" Blanche, Buck, Salon Women"How 'Bout a Dance?" Bonnie"When I Drive" Clyde, Buck"God's Arms Are Always Open" Preacher, Blanche, Congregation"You Can Do Better Than Him" Ted, Clyde"You Love Who You Love" Bonnie, Blanche"Raise a Little Hell" Clyde"This World Will Remember Us" Clyde, BonnieAct II"Made in America" Preacher, Ensemble"Too Late to Turn Back Now" Clyde, Bonnie"That's What You Call a Dream" Blanche"What Was Good Enough For You" Clyde, Bonnie"Bonnie" Clyde"Raise a Little Hell (reprise)" Clyde, Buck, Ted"Dyin' Ain't So Bad" Bonnie"God's Arms Are Always Open (reprise)" Blanche, Preacher"You Can Do Better Than Him (reprise)" Ted"Picture Show (reprise)" Young Bonnie, Young Clyde"Dyin' Ain't So Bad (reprise)" Clyde, Bonnie"How 'Bout a Dance? (reprise)" Bonnie

Songs:

Bonnie & CLYDE picked up two Tony Award nominations in 2012 for best score and best actress in a musical. Jeremy Jordan (Clyde) also earned a Theatre World Award for best actor in a musical for his acclaimed role in the musical "Newsies".

Awards:

Hello, I am Kelsey Forero and I will be performing the piece Dying Aint So Bad, from the Musical Bonnie and Clyde, Music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black, this piece is not asterisked for anything, so enjoy! Now to the performance part:

Dyin' Ain't So BadBonnie ParkerBonnie and Clyde: A New Musical, track 182012Broadway172678.42