Love is a theme in many songs. For Hero this might just be the first time. Karen Unlandreturns to discuss young love and whether Sondheim is able to capture it effectively. Especially considering that he didn’t find love until he turned 60.

Karen’s podcast she co-hosts with her daughter is called That’s a Thing?! – https://thatsathing.transistor.fm

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim’s first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
The original Broadway cast starring Zero Mostel (1962)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YY5IWG
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I374dQ
Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2D02Qzx

The movie version starring Zero Mostel (1966)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Idz8uh
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D1K7DE

The Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane (1996)
You’re only able to purchase the physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KfnJwJ

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