This week we chat about which of life's truths can be gleaned from Julie Andrew’s gender-bending musical - Victor/Victoria!

On the verge of starvation in 1930s Paris, erstwhile entertainer Julie Andrews is rescued by gay cabaret performer Robert Preston. What Julie needs to succeed, opines Preston, is a gimmick. So, Andrews becomes a male impersonator, pretending to be a female impersonator, and soon becomes the toast of Paris.

- FURTHER READING -

Wiki - Musical, 1982 Film, 1933 FIlm

IMDb

iTunes

Spotify

"Adding Drama to a Musical, Andrews Spurns the Tonys"

Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Support us on Patreon!

Email us: [email protected]

Visit our home on the web thatsnotcanonproductions.com

Our theme song and interstitial music all by the one and only Benedict Braxton Smith. Find out more about him at www.benedictbraxtonsmith.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/musicals-taught-me-everything-i-know.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/musicals-taught-me-everything-i-know.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.