The Gospel of Musical Theatre

5.7 Yentl!


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It's the last episode of our Season of Babs, and we're going out strong! That's right: today we look at Barbra Streisand's magnum opus, the 1982 film Yentl – which she both directed and starred in.

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We talk about:

  • Prayer & Texts:  What it means to study sacred texts, and the critical differences between traditionally-Christian and traditionally-Jewish ways of understanding scripture.
  • Sexuality & Gender:  Is Yentl transphobic, or is it ahead of its time?
  • Leadership & Power:  Finally, a woman at the helm of a major Hollywood film! What does Barbra’s experience directing and starring in Yentl tell us about leadership and power?
  • Boats:  Barbra loves a ferry. What is it about boats, water, and crossing over that so compels her? How does it tie into the immigrant story and the American Dream?
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    You’ll hear Barbra singing “Where Is It Written,” “No Wonder,” “Several Sins A Day” (cut from the final film) and “A Piece of Sky”.

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    Check out some of our all-time favorites!

    • Phantom of the Opera
  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
  • Jesus Christ Superstar!
  • Schmigadoon! (Season 1 / Season 2)
  • West Side Story!
  • Yentl!
  • Frozen!
  • Barbie!
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