| “Gypsy”, the musical, is regarded as one | | | | she has continued to mesmerize her fans by her |
| of the biggest Broadway shows of its times in | | | | charm and impeccable acting skills. |
| United States! This musical is inspired by 1957 | | | | Boyd Gaines, who plays the role of Herbie, the |
| memoirs of the well known striptease artist, | | | | stage manager in the show, is a three times |
| Gypsy Rose Lee. Well, you aren’t going to | | | | Tony Award winner. His recent performance in |
| see any stripping on stage! However, you’ll | | | | the 2007 smashing hit “Pygmalion” in |
| see how a striptease artist is made and what | | | | which he plays Colonel Pickering also won him |
| happens when her mom comes to know about | | | | applause. |
| her daughter’s ‘stardom’! | | | | “Gypsy” the musical shows the dreadful |
| On March 27, 2008, “Gypsy” the musical | | | | experiences of Mama Rose, who had high |
| was opened at St. James Theatre. It’s a two | | | | aspirations for her daughters, June and Louise. |
| and half hour show with talented artists like Patti | | | | June backs out from an act and Louise becomes |
| Lupone, Laura Benanti, and Boyd Gaines. | | | | a striptease artist. The emotional trauma that the |
| Premiered on March 3 this year, the musical is | | | | stage mother goes through is beautifully depicted |
| produced by the collaborative efforts of Roger | | | | in this show. |
| Berlind as well as The Routh Frankel Baruch | | | | You just can’t ignore the terrific songs of this |
| Viertel Group. A melodious music has been given | | | | musical, especially numbers like |
| by Arthur Kaurent, who is a multiple Tony Award | | | | “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”, |
| winner. | | | | “Together Wherever We Go”, and |
| It was 1959 when “Gypsy” the musical | | | | “Let Me Entertain You.” These numbers |
| was first produced. It had Ethel Merman and Jack | | | | have a substantial contribution in making this show |
| Klugman in the star cast. Later, in 1989, this show | | | | a huge success. And why not? For, these |
| bagged a Tony Award for Best Revival. In 1962, | | | | numbers have been penned down by Stephen |
| inspired by this musical, a movie was made, which | | | | Sondheim, who has won an award for his |
| starred Rosalind Russell, Karl Malden, and Natalie | | | | immense talent. He’s also famous for |
| Wood. | | | | rendering music for “Sunday in the park with |
| Talking of star cast of the current version of | | | | George.” |
| “Gypsy” the musical, Patti Lupone plays | | | | So, if you want to be a part of the sensational |
| the character of Mama Rose in this show. Lupone | | | | event at St. James Theatre, book your tickets |
| is a legendary figure on stage! She has given | | | | for “Gypsy” now! And this time, rather |
| unmatched performance as Eva Peron in the | | | | than driving all the way to the box office, simply |
| show “Evita” and as Reno Sweeny in the | | | | pick your phone and dial a number. You’ll get |
| show “Anything Goes.” She has two Tony | | | | the tickets at your doorstep! |
| Awards to her credit. This terrific artist debuted | | | | Are you ready to groove with “Gypsy” |
| as a Broadway actor in the year 1973. Since then, | | | | the musical? |