September 21, 2023: Gypsy: A Musical Fable ​(1959) and ​Do I Hear a Waltz? (1965)

Class Preparation

Note: Though they may look like assignments, all of these suggestions are optional.

• Related readings in the texts:
  • Broadway: The American Musical: pp. 258-259; 266-271.​
  • Finishing the Hat: Gypsy  (pp. 54-77) and Do I Hear a Waltz? (pp.140-163)
• Class 2 Selected Lyrics (This handout includes songs featured in class; all of the lyrics for Gypsy and West Side Story--including cut songs and alternate versions--are in Finishing the Hat.)
• Class 2 Slides Handout

YouTube Links Playlists

Playlists

• Gypsy: A Musical Fable (1959 Original Broadway Cast Recording with Ethel Merman)
• Gypsy (2008 Broadway Revival Cast Recording with Patti LuPone)
• Do I Hear a Waltz? (1965 Original Broadway Cast Recording)
• Class 2 Videos ​(includes videos for Do I Hear a Waltz?, even though we didn't get to those in class)