This edition: "Gypsy" and The Real "Mama Rose"
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Original tape date: November 13, 2024. First aired: December 20, 2024.Host Patrick Pacheco and a panel of theater experts dive into Broadway’s "Gypsy," now starring Audra McDonald as Madame Rose, in its fifth revival. Featuring Michael Riedel (Author "Razzle Dazzle," "Singular Sensation"), Ruthie Fierberg (Executive Editor of "Broadway News"), Andrew Chappelle (Actor/Writer), and Juan Ramirez (Chief Critic of "Theatrely"), the discussion spans the musical’s enduring appeal, its legacy of iconic performances, and McDonald’s take on the demanding role. Then, Carolyn Quinn, author of "Mama Rose’s Turn," sheds light on the real Rose Hovick—the complex, contradictory woman who inspired one of musical theater’s greatest antiheroes.
Guest List
Andrew Chappelle Actor and Filmmaker, Hamilton
Ruthie Fierberg Executive Editor, Broadway News
Juan A. Ramirez Chief Critic and Columnist, Theatrely
Michael Riedel Veteran Critic and Author
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