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Stage to Screen: Gypsy
Tuesday 28 October 2008 13:30-14:00 (Radio 4 FM)
Repeated: Saturday 1 November 2008 15:30-16:00 (Radio 4 FM)
Paul Gambaccini explores how stage works have been adapted for the cinema.
Paul discusses the controversial casting of Ethel Merman in the stage production with actress Angela Richards, who played Merman on stage, and talks to Patti Lu Pone, star of the current Broadway production. With contributions from writer Richard Barrios, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents.
Followed by News.
