Singin’ in the Rain (stage choreography)
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Singin’ in the Rain (stage choreography) is Twyla Tharp’s acclaimed stage adaptation of the classic film musical, noted for its inventive, athletic dance sequences and theatrical reimagining of the original choreography.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Singin' in the Rain (stage musical) | 1 |
| Singin’ in the Rain (stage choreography) canonical | 1 |
| stage musical Singin’ in the Rain | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Singin’ in the Rain (stage choreography) Context triple: [Twyla Tharp, notableWork, Singin’ in the Rain (stage choreography)]
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A.
Singin' in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain is a classic 1952 American musical comedy film, celebrated for its iconic song-and-dance numbers and its satirical look at Hollywood’s transition from silent films to talkies.
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B.
Song and Dance
Song and Dance is a two-act musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber that uniquely combines a song cycle with a dance-based narrative.
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C.
Astaire Time
"Astaire Time" is a 1960 television musical special showcasing Fred Astaire’s song-and-dance performances and innovative choreography.
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An Evening with Fred Astaire
An Evening with Fred Astaire is a 1958 Emmy-winning American television musical special showcasing Fred Astaire’s song-and-dance performances and innovative use of video effects.
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E.
The Band Wagon
The Band Wagon is a classic 1953 MGM musical film starring Fred Astaire, celebrated for its sophisticated song-and-dance numbers and backstage showbiz storyline.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Singin’ in the Rain (stage choreography) Target entity description: Singin’ in the Rain (stage choreography) is Twyla Tharp’s acclaimed stage adaptation of the classic film musical, noted for its inventive, athletic dance sequences and theatrical reimagining of the original choreography.
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A.
Singin' in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain is a classic 1952 American musical comedy film, celebrated for its iconic song-and-dance numbers and its satirical look at Hollywood’s transition from silent films to talkies.
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B.
Song and Dance
Song and Dance is a two-act musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber that uniquely combines a song cycle with a dance-based narrative.
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C.
Astaire Time
"Astaire Time" is a 1960 television musical special showcasing Fred Astaire’s song-and-dance performances and innovative choreography.
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D.
An Evening with Fred Astaire
An Evening with Fred Astaire is a 1958 Emmy-winning American television musical special showcasing Fred Astaire’s song-and-dance performances and innovative use of video effects.
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E.
The Band Wagon
The Band Wagon is a classic 1953 MGM musical film starring Fred Astaire, celebrated for its sophisticated song-and-dance numbers and backstage showbiz storyline.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
dance work
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stage choreography ⓘ theatrical adaptation ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Singin’ in the Rain (1952 film)
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linked to:
Singin' in the Rain
original film choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| creator | Twyla Tharp ⓘ |
| genre |
jazz dance
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musical theatre choreography ⓘ theatrical dance ⓘ |
| hasArtisticGoal |
highlight physical virtuosity of dancers
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pay homage to the original film while updating its movement vocabulary ⓘ reimagine classic film choreography for the stage ⓘ |
| hasAudience | theatre audiences ⓘ |
| hasChoreographer | Twyla Tharp ⓘ |
| hasIntendedVenue | proscenium theatre ⓘ |
| hasKeyNumber |
“Broadway Melody” ballet
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“Good Morning” number ⓘ “Make ’Em Laugh” number ⓘ “Singin’ in the Rain” title number ⓘ |
| hasMedium | live stage performance ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
film industry in the late 1920s
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transition from silent films to talkies ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
classic Hollywood musical style
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tap dance traditions ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| movementStyle |
athletic
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stylized jazz ⓘ theatrical ⓘ |
| notableFor |
athletic choreography
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inventive dance sequences ⓘ theatrical reimagining of the original film choreography ⓘ |
| partOf |
stage musical Singin’ in the Rain
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linked to:
Singin’ in the Rain (stage choreography)
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| styleComparedToOriginal |
more athletic than the original film choreography
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more overtly theatrical than the original film choreography ⓘ |
| usesMusicFrom | songs from the film Singin’ in the Rain ⓘ |
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Subject: Singin’ in the Rain (stage choreography) Description of subject: Singin’ in the Rain (stage choreography) is Twyla Tharp’s acclaimed stage adaptation of the classic film musical, noted for its inventive, athletic dance sequences and theatrical reimagining of the original choreography.
Referenced by (3)
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linked to: Singin’ in the Rain (stage choreography)
linked to: Singin’ in the Rain (stage choreography)