Barnum

19th Century America

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Costume Plot

NOTE: At the end of this number most of the chorus members repeat their costumes “One Brick at a Time”, Act I

ACT II, Scene III – “Scene with U.S. Senators” – (1871)

Barnum

Repeat “Black and White” costume.

Senators

Repeat “Black and White” costumes, adding matching frock coats.

ACT II, Scene IV – “The Prince of Humbug” – (1871)

Barnum

Repeat “Black and White” Costume.

ACT II, Scene V – “Join the Chorus” – (1880)

Barnum

White jodhpurs, white silk vest, with black and silver spangled stripes. White ruffle front shirt with white bow tie. Red ringmaster coat with red spangled lapels and cuffs, and black velvet collar, black top hat, high black boots.

Bailey

Royal blue tail suit with red lapels and red spangled collar, red brocade vest, white shirt with wing collar and black cravat, ret top hat with blue spangled band.

Chorus

Costumed as circus performers, acrobats, clowns, tumblers, jugglers, gymnasts, and are all in muted shades of red, white and blue, with trimmings of gold and silver. Many of the basic tights and leotards are visible in this number.

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