A recent NPR interview with Stephen Sondheim (about his new book, Finishing the Hat)
reveals some of his criticisms of Oscar Hammerstein and comments on Arthur Laurents' made-up slang in WSS and what Sondheim really wanted the phrase "Krup you!" to be. (Like this is some big surprise.)
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LOL. Seriously. Did you see this "show"? The best thing about it was the guy who played Riff, and the band. I want my money back.
ReplyDeleteYes, this one was pretty poor. Maybe this series needs to end.
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