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'Gypsy: A Musical Fable' highlights the ultimate stage mom and the world of show business

Chip Joyce
Jody Holtz
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WCBU
Chip Joyce

On this week's episode of Out and About, Director Chip Joyce joins WCBU's Jody Holtz to talk about Peoria Players Theatre's upcoming production of 'Gypsy: A Musical Fable'.

Regarded by many as the finest musical ever created, 'Gypsy' is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters' success - while secretly yearning for her own. Set all across America in the 1920s/30s amidst the death of vaudeville and the birth of burlesque, this landmark show explores the world of show business with brass, humor, heart, and sophistication.

Featuring a score that boasts one glorious hit after another, including: "Everything's Coming Up Roses," "Let Me Entertain You," "Some People," "You'll Never Get Away from Me," "If Momma Was Married," "All I Need Is the Girl," "You Gotta Get A Gimmick," "Small World," and "Together Wherever We Go."

Performances take place at Peoria Players Theatre on February 3, 4, and 9-11 at 7:30 pm, and February 5 and 12 at 2pm. For tickets and more information, click here.

Jody Holtz is WCBU's assistant program and development director, <i>All Things Considered</i> host, as well as the producer of WCBU’s arts and culture podcast <i>Out and About</i>.