Packet 6: Tossup 12

In this film, a boy is teased backstage by topless women and then laughed (10[1])at by audience members who notice a stain on his pants. This film follows a sequence (-5[1])with two dancers in circulatory system bodysuits by abruptly going silent for a cut to a body bag. Kirsten (10[1])Dunst’s Marie Antoinette dresses to Vivaldi’s Concerto alla rustica in homage to this film, whose protagonist edits a movie titled The Standup (10[1])that resembles the director’s own biopic of Lenny Bruce. This film’s climactic number “Bye Bye Life” takes place in a fantastical venue where conversations are held with an angel played by Jessica Lange. This film’s protagonist, who begins each day by telling the mirror, (10[1])“It’s showtime folks,” has a heart attack while choreographing a Broadway show. For 10 points, (10[2])what film by Bob Fosse is (10[1])titled (10[1]-5[1])for the opening (10[1])number from (10[1])Chicago? ■END■ (10[8]0[5])

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