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Gypsy

Gypsy

by Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim and Arther Laurents

Based on a Real-Life Event
Classic
Drama

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Gypsy

About the Musical

Gypsy





Loosely based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist, and her mother, Rose, the ultimate show business mother.


Story:

Mama Rose is determined that her younger daughter June will have a successful career, but after June elopes, Mama turns all her attention on her older, less talented daughter, Loise, who eventually becomes a burlesque stripper named Gypsy Rose Lee.


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Broadway Production Information

THEATRE

Majestic Theatre
 245 West 44th Street
New York, NY

Info and Directions

Schedule
NOTE: The pre-opening schedule for productions vary greatly from the schedule post-opening, so BMH does not list preview schedules.

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Once the musical opens, the full schedule will be posted here.

Important Dates
PREVIEWS: November 21, 2024
OPENING: December 19, 2024


Run Time
TBA


NOTE:

  • Opening dates are subject to change.
  • Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.

Cast and Creative Team

Composer

Composer
Jule Styne

Lyricist

Lyricist
Stephen Sondheim

Librettist

Librettist
Arther Laurents



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Broadway Theatre, Imperial Theatre
Opening Night
May 21, 1959
Total Performances
702
Original Cast
Ethel Merman, Jack Klugman, Sandra Church, Lane Bradbury, Maria Karnilova, Paul Wallace, Jaqueline Mayro
Director
Jerome Robbins
Choreographer
Jerome Robbins
Producer
David Merrick and Leland Hayward
Musical Director
Milton Rosenstock
Orchestrations
Sid Ramin and Robert Ginzler
Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner
Costume Design
Raoul Pène Du Bois
Lighting Design
Jo Mielziner

1974 Broadway Revival

Theatre
Winter Garden Theatre
Opening Night
Sep 23, 1974
Total Performances
102
Original Cast
Angela Lansbury, Zan Charisse, Bonnie Langford, Rex Robbins, Mary Louise Wilson
Director
Arthur Laurents
Choreographer
Robert Tucker
Producer
Barry M. Brown, Edgar Lansbury, Fritz Holt and Joseph Beruh
Musical Director
Milton Rosenstock
Orchestrations
Sid Ramin and Robert Ginzler
Scenic Design
Robert Randolph
Costume Design
Raoul Pène Du Bois
Lighting Design
Robert Randolph

1989 Broadway Revival

Theatre
St. James Theatre, Marquis Theatre
Opening Night
Nov 16, 1989
Total Performances
476
Original Cast
Tyne Daly, Jonathan Hadary, Crista Moore, Robert Lambert, Tracy Venner
Director
Arthur Laurents
Choreographer
Bonnie Walker
Producer
Barry & Fran Weissler, Kathy Levin and Barry Brown
Musical Director
Eric Stern
Orchestrations
Sid Ramin and Robert Ginzler
Scenic Design
Kenneth Foy
Costume Design
Theoni V. Aldredge
Lighting Design
Natasha Katz

2003 Broadway Revival

Theatre
Shubert Theatre
Opening Night
May 1, 2003
Total Performances
451
Original Cast
Bernadette Peters, Tammy Blanchard, John Dossett, Brooks Ashmanskas, Kate Buddeke, MacIntyre Dixon, Julie Halston, Heather Lee, Kate Reinders, Chandra Lee Schwartz, Heather Tepe, Addison Timlin
Director
Sam Mendes
Choreographer
Jerome Robbins
Producer
Robert Fox, Ron Kastner, Roger Marino, Michael Watt, Harvey Weinstein and WWLC
Musical Director
Marvin Laird
Orchestrations
Sid Ramin and Robert Ginzler
Scenic Design
Anthony Ward
Costume Design
Anthony Ward
Lighting Design
Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer

2008 Broadway Revival

Theatre
St. James Theatre
Opening Night
Mar 27, 2008
Total Performances
332
Original Cast
Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti, Boyd Gaines, Leigh Ann Larkin, Tony Yazbeck, Marilyn Caskey, Alison Fraser, Lenora Nemetz
Director
Arthur Laurents
Choreographer
Bonnie Walker
Producer
Roger Berlind, The R/F/B/V Group, Roy Furman, Debra Black, Ted Hartley, Roger Horchow, David Ian, Scott Rudin and Jack Viertel
Musical Director
Patrick Vaccariello
Orchestrations
Sid Ramin and Robert Ginzler
Scenic Design
James Youmans
Costume Design
Martin Pakledinaz
Lighting Design
Howell Binkley

2024 Broadway Revival

Theatre
Majestic Theatre
Opening Night
December 19, 2024
Original Cast
Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, Lesli Margherita, Lili Thomas, Mylinda Hull, Jacob Ming-Trent, Kyleigh Denae Vickers, Marley Lianne Gomes, Jade Smith, Kevin Csolak, Shanel Bailey, Jace Bently, Brandon Burks, Hunter Capellán, Tony d’Alelio, Summer Rae Daney, Kellie Jean Hoagland, Aliah James, Brittney Johnson, Zachary Daniel Jones, Ethan Joseph, Andrew Kober, Krystal Mackie, James McMenamin, Cole Newburg, Majo Rivero, Sally Shaw, Thomas Silcott, Brendan Sheehan, Jayden Theophile, Jordan Wynn
Director
George C. Wolfe
Choreographer
Camille A. Brown
Producer
Tom Kirdahy, Mara Isaacs, Kevin Ryan, Diane Scott Carter
Musical Director
Andy Einhorn
Orchestrations
Daryl Waters
Scenic Design
Santo Loquasto
Costume Design
Toni-Leslie James
Lighting Design
Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer
Sound Design
Scott Lehrer
Hair and Wig Design
Mia Neal

1962 Film Version

Movie Name
Gypsy
Type
Hollywood Musical
Director
Mervyn LeRoy
Screenplay
Leonard Spigelgass
Starring
Rosalind Russell, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, Paul Wallace, Betty Bruce, Parley Baer, Harry Shannon

1993 TV Version

Movie Name
Gypsy
Type
Made for TV Musical
Director
Emile Ardolino
Starring
Bette Midler, Peter Riegert, Cynthia Gibb, Edward Asner, Christine Ebersole, Michael Jeter, Andrea Martin, Linda Hart, Anna McNeely, Jennifer Rae Beck, Jeffrey Broadhurst, Tony Shalhoub, Rachel Sweet

Songs, Videos, Sheetmusic and More

Musical Numbers
Let Me Entertain You
Some People
Small World
Baby June and Her Newsboys
Mr. Goldstone, I Love You
Little Lamb
You'll Never Get Away From Me
Dainty June and Her Farmboys
If Momma Was Married
All I Need is the Girl
Everything's Coming up Roses
Together Wherever We Go
You Gotta have a Gimmick
Let Me Entertain You
Rose's Turn
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CDs

CD
Original Broadway Cast Album
CD
2003 Broadway Revival Cast Album
CD
2008 Broadway Revival Cast Album
CD
1973 London Cast Album
CD
1993 TV Soundtrack
CD
2014 London Revival Cast Album

Vinyl

Vinyl
Original Broadway Cast Recording

Sheetmusic

Sheetmusic
Vocal Selections

Videos

DVD
Original Hollywood Version DVD
Blu-Ray
Original Hollywood Version Blu-Ray
DVD
London Version Starring Imelda Staunton DVD
Blu-Ray
London Version Starring Imelda Staunton Blu-Ray

Other

Merchandise




Awards and Reviews

1960 Tony Award Nominations

Best Musical
Best Actress in a Musical - Ethel Merman
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Jack Klugman
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Sandra Church
Best Scenic Design (Musical)
Best Costume Design
Best Direction of a Musical Best Conductor and Musical Director

1960 Grammy Award Nominations

Best Broadway Show Album

1975 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Best Actress in a Musical - Angela Lansbury
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Zan Charisse
Best Direction of a Musical

1975 Theatre World Award Nominations

Zan Charisse
John Sheridan

1975 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Angela Lansbury
Outstanding Director of a Musical - Arthur Laurents
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Bonnie Langford

1990 Tony Award Nominations

Best Revival
Best Actress in a Musical - Tyne Daly
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Jonathan Hadary
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Crista Moore
Best Costume Design

1990 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Tyne Daly
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Jonathan Hadary
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Crista Moore

1990 Theatre World Award Nominations

Robert Lambert
Crista Moore

2003 Tony Award Nominations

Best Revival of a Musical
Best Actress in a Musical - Bernadette Peters
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - John Dossett
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Tammy Blanchard

2003 Theatre World Award Nominations

Tammy Blanchard

2003 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Bernadette Peters
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - John Dossett

2004 Grammy Award Nominations

Best Musical Show Album

2008 Tony Award Nominations

Best Actress in a Musical - Patti LuPone
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Boyd Gaines
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Laura Benanti
Best Revival of a Musical
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Best Sound Design of a Musical

2008 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Patti LuPone
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Boyd Gaines
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Laura Benanti
Outstanding Revival of a Musical

2009 Grammy Award Nominations

Best Musical Theater Album

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