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re: Todays's Random Question: Gypsy (long answer)

Posted by:	Shutterbug 07:37 am EST 11/22/14
In reply to:	re: Todays's Random Question: Gypsy (long answer) - AlanScott 03:32 am EST 11/22/14

Alan, Thanks for this thoughtful post. I agree. I would, however, expand on Sondheim 's explanation of GYPSY'S message. Even more disturbing than the message that our parents become our children, is the idea that for those who may be parents (and thus identifying with Rose - as opposed to Louise) is the idea that we will become the children. No one wants to hear that either. Rose's Turn, in particular, gives us the clearest and most frightening glimpse inside of Rose's mind. While we thrill to the powerful performance of a fantastic leading lady (Merman, LuPone, Peters, Daly), the song's subtext sends a different kind of chill down the spine. SB

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