Funeral Sequence / Finale – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Federico Tedeschi)

Federico Tedeschi returns to wrap up our season on A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. We discuss the weirdness of the Funeral Sequence, the appropriate way the Finale ends, and then have the return of the game How Many Tonys Was This Show Nominated For?Federico's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/federicotedeschi1/Larry Gelbart talks about Forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uejin9d5dsAnd a special appearance on The Dick Cavett Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8kEVzCIAsIFamily Guy's take on The King and I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w-MZIstnucNathan Lane (with the help of Bernadette Peters and Liza Minnelli) opens up the 50th Annual Tony Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orl8Ga2w9u4You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.The original Broadway cast starring Zero Mostel (1962)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YY5IWGOr get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I374dQOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2D02QzxThe movie version starring Zero Mostel (1966)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Idz8uhOr get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D1K7DEThe Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane (1996)You're only able to purchase the physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KfnJwJOur sponsors this week are:1.  Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - the Network promotes and supports Alberta made podcasts, and connects their audiences with Alberta-based businesses. Check out That's a Thing?! podcast here: https://thatsathing.transistor.fm - A sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20. Elizabeth teensplains her media to her mom, Karen. 2. Alberta Blue Cross Wellness Summit  - https://www.thewellnesssummit.ca - a day where we explore fresh perspectives and practices around wellness. This year, we’re focusing on the core elements of what it takes to create healthy workplace cultures, drive engagement and spark communication—all the things you need to make your workplace a space where everyone thrives.Send feedback to [email protected] It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshallInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★