flo ziegfeld
Definition
Proper noun: * Florenz "Flo" Ziegfeld Jr.: A renowned American theatrical producer, famous for creating and producing the lavish and spectacular Broadway revue series called the Ziegfeld Follies.
Usage and Examples
- Proper noun:
- Flo Ziegfeld revolutionized Broadway entertainment in the early 20th century.
- The biography details how Flo Ziegfeld discovered and promoted many famous stars.
- His full name was Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., but he was universally known as Flo Ziegfeld.
Advanced Usage
- "Ziegfeldian" (adjective): Describing something with the elaborate, opulent, and spectacular style characteristic of Flo Ziegfeld's productions.
- The movie's musical number had a truly Ziegfeldian scale, with intricate costumes and a massive staircase.
Variants and Related Words
- Ziegfeld Follies (proper noun): The series of elaborate theatrical revues produced by Flo Ziegfeld between 1907 and 1931.
- Performing in the Ziegfeld Follies was the pinnacle of a showgirl's career.
- Ziegfeld Girl (noun): A performer, typically a showgirl, who appeared in the Ziegfeld Follies.
- She became one of the most photographed Ziegfeld Girls of her era.
Synonyms
- Impresario: A person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays, or operas.
- Showman: A person skilled at presenting entertainment in a dramatic and compelling way.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Glorifying the American Girl": This was the stated aim and publicity slogan for Flo Ziegfeld's Follies, emphasizing his role in making chorus girls and performers into stars.
- Ziegfeld's mission of "glorifying the American girl" defined the beauty standard of the Broadway stage for a generation.
Noun
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United States theatrical producer noted for a series of extravagant revues known as the Ziegfeld Follies (1869-1932)
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