If Momma Was Married – Gypsy (with Darby Turnbull)

Darby Turnbull calls in from Melbourne to discuss his life as an actor and creator, plus offers insight into If Momma Was Married. What some may disregard as a fluffy song is actually a deeply layered character piece where two sister talk openly about their mother and wish for a better future. Ethel Merman on the Gypsy Rose Lee Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqCgnX0s0M8Laura Benanti wins the 2008 Tony Award: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlrPPujyRMEThe Lunts at the 1970 Tony Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0vsmIElNiwFanny Brice sings "I'd Rather Be Blue Over You" circa 1929: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_62pKiiVSIsYou 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 Gypsy.The original Broadway cast starring Ethel Merman (1959)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2QcbkqZOr get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SwBlmLOr listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/24hgppcPnYdswB9l2sqzih?si=UB4ty6JNR6OfqMesqvNcwQThe Broadway revival starring Bernadette Peters (2003)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2SwRs3AOr get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2AplLT5Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Zy5TONz6w6hQBhpOv5YDZ?si=5huMj99iTPWhB7IzUIvTnAThe Broadway revival starring Patti Lupone (2008)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2RvnmAgOr get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2BT1yVrOr listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4dJ5ZnyEQ996ZqWRPyagwZ?si=og6D3BEMQT-Zpeo_mI8klAOur sponsors this week are:1.  The Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - They promote and support Alberta-made podcasts, and connect their audiences with Alberta-based businesses and organizations. Check out The Read-Along here: https://readalongpod.blogspot.com2. Let's Do Coffee -  http://letsdocoffee.libsyn.com - Tune into Let's Do Coffee where we interview local entrepreneurs, either student or alumni, about their ventures into entrepreneurship.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 ★