Gee, Officer Krupke! – West Side Story (with Ben Zuk)
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11/14/18 • 47 min
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Ben Zuk returns to the podcast to discuss a song that was supposed to end in a four letter word. Instead it has one of the best punchlines in musical theatre. Gee, Officer Krupke details the reasons why the Jets are the way that they are and it might be just as relevant today as it was when it was written. Plus, it's the only Sondheim song that appears in Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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Summer Rep version of Gee, Officer Krupke!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoCB-F9WKLI
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Ben Zuk returns to the podcast to discuss a song that was supposed to end in a four letter word. Instead it has one of the best punchlines in musical theatre. Gee, Officer Krupke details the reasons why the Jets are the way that they are and it might be just as relevant today as it was when it was written. Plus, it's the only Sondheim song that appears in Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Ben's email is: [email protected]
The podcast Ben mention is War Machine vs War Horse: https://warmachinehorse.libsyn.com
Summer Rep version of Gee, Officer Krupke!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoCB-F9WKLI
You can buy Finishing the Hat here: https://amzn.to/2K4k6py%5C
Apparently there are no digital copies of the book...
Our sponsors this week are:
1. Let's Do Coffee - http://letsdocoffee.libsyn.com - a podcast that dives into topics that explore the challenges, questions, and fears each individual has or had when operating their companies
2. ATB Arts and Culture - http://ATB.com/thebranch - ATB can help you fulfill your dream at the Branch For Arts and Culture.
Send feedback to [email protected]
Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com
Recorded 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.com
Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Somewhere – West Side Story (with Adam Kostanuick)
Somewhere is another romantic song from West Side Story, but according to Adam Kostanuick it's the most mature. It's certainly a song that has inspired many people. It's been covered by many pop stars. It's message of looking towards the future for better days is also something that resonates with people even today. Perhaps even more-so today than ever before.
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Somewhere has been covered by A LOT of people.
The Supremes cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x38EpApYWB0
Barbara Streisand cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAu3a7CMA84
Phil Collins cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsiBtgJjSk8
Pet Shop Boys cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5nkjjr3f1o
That Heineken commercial that Adam talked about - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etIqln7vT4w
Ansølo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87u4ZCD8dn8
Video series on YouTube with Stephen Sondheim teaching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR80qiXgMuQ&list=PL2CB4E713CEBBC794
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2. ATB Arts and Culture - http://ATB.com/thebranch - ATB can help you fulfill your dream at the Branch For Arts and Culture.
Send feedback to [email protected]
Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com
Recorded 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.com
Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.
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A Boy Like That / I Have a Love – West Side Story (with Layan Elwazani)
Layan Elwazani is currently a standby for The Band's Visit, which is playing right now at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City. Layan has an extensive knowledge about Stephen Sondheim and has even had the chance to be in a couple of productions of West Side Story. She brings with her an actor's outlook that is fascinating to hear, especially when it comes tot he characters of Maria and Anita. It's a good thing this week features a song which is really a confrontation between them.
Layan’s website: https://www.layanelwazani.com
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Layan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layanelwazani/
If you're going to New York you should get tickets to see The Band's Visit: https://thebandsvisitmusical.com/#tickets
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Apparently there are no digital copies of the book...
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Send feedback to [email protected]
Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com
Recorded 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.com
Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.
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