“Razzle Dazzle” Him

Billy Flynn’s Vintage Look

While my original plan was to take on the creation of a bespoke burgundy pinstripe suit for our Billy, I opted to simply alter an existing vintage 3-piece suit I had in my own wardrobe, pairing the black and white suiting with a red satin shirt and white tie for an element of color and “razzle-dazzle” shine.

As shown in the costume inspiration slide, I planned to give Billy an outdoor look with a fur-trimmed overcoat. This idea was eventually scrapped as blocking and scene design never specifically called for Mr. Flynn to appear outside his office, the jail or the courtroom. With limited space for 47 cast members to store and access costumes for changes, this decision aided in our efforts to simplify costume tracks and keep our Billy focused on staying hydrated for his physically- and vocally-demanding numbers. 

For Billy, the main functional requirements centered around ease of movement for dancing numbers and re-enforcement of pants for a dramatic knee slide.

COSTUME PLOT: Pinstripe Suit, Red Button Down, White Tie