Gypsy
Finished Mar 1, 2009
St James Theater
Patti LuPone has found her focus as a dangerously obsessed Momma Rose in a wallop-packing revival of Gypsy.
Ben Brantley, New York Times
Patti LuPone has found her focus as a dangerously obsessed Momma Rose in a wallop-packing revival of Gypsy.
Ben Brantley, New York Times
Gypsy
Finished Mar 1, 2009
St James Theater
Why see Gypsy?
This people's got it, and this people's spreadin' it around! The legendary Patti LuPone is Mama Rose in Gypsy.
A consummate show-biz musical suggested by the memoirs of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. She was once just plain Louise, the awkward daughter of an unstoppably ambitious stage mother. When her pretty sister runs away from the family's minor vaudeville act, Louise tries to fulfill her mother's dreams.
But it's not until trouping with Mama dwindles to appearing in burlesque, that Louise finally finds pleasure in the spotlight. The vibrant score includes 'Some People,' 'Let Me Entertain You,' 'Together,' 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' and 'Rose's Turn.'
Dates
Previews from : 3rd March 2008
Opened : 27th March 2008
Closes : 11th January 2009
Audience: Gypsy is suitable for audiences of all ages
Run time: Two hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission
Show Times
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
| Matinee | - | - | 2 pm | - | - | 2 pm | 3 pm |
| Evening | - |
7 pm |
8 pm |
8 pm | 8 pm | 8 pm | - |
Key Information
Dates
Finished Mar 1, 2009
Awards
Nominated for 7 Tony Awards
Reviews
Customer reviews
8 reviews, average rating: (4.4 Stars)
Jerry and Belle Jewler
most electrifying broadway musical performance in history
We flew up for one day from South Carolina. It cost a thousand
bucks and we got socked in overnight at LaGuardia, but we wouldn't
have missed Patti LuPone's Gypsy for the world. You have NOT seen
great musical theatre if you miss this one. Staging, cast, orchestra,
production--everything blew us away. But Patti is the rich and
delectably delicious icing on the cake. We left the matinee starry-
eyed, drank a few martinis next door, and thanked our lucky stars for
this experience of a lifetime. Go, Patti! Brava! Brava! Brava! ... Read more
F Messina
YOU MUST SEE THIS SHOW!!!!
From the minute the Orchestra starts the overture,(Played by the most amazing musicians on Broadway!)You know by the chills on the back of your neck that you're in for something special.Ms.Lupone's Mama Rose is nothing short of genius.As are the performances of Boyd Gaines, Laura Benanti,Leigh Ann Larkin,Tony Yazbeck and the rest of the brilliant cast. Directed by the amazing Arthur Laurents, There are no tricks here.
Just amazing music an amazing story and amazing staging performed with truth and honesty.
We saw the final matinee before opening and had great seats although the St. James Theatre has good sightlines so that shouldn't be a worry. Gypsy isn't exactlly a "kid friendly" show so I would save It for parents night out. There are a gazillion restaurants nearby so thats no issue. All in all, If you want to see the best show in town, It's arrived!
And Its called GYPSY!! ... Read more
lks
Excellent Revival, Go For It!
I was lucky enough to see Ethel Merman as the original Gypsy so was a little nervous that today's show wouldn't live up to my memory, but I certainly was not disappointed! Patti LuPone is no Ethel Merman, but why would anyone expect her to be? She's herself as Rose, and what a fabulous Rose she is! The story stays focused, the show moves quickly and the supporting cast shines from start to finish. Unlike many revivals, this show is not dated, it never looks tired, and the plot centering on a pushy has-been stage mother is as timely today as it was when it was written. The band, the costumes, Robbins' choreography, the sound & lighting are all top notch. Laura Benanti as Louise blossoms into Gypsy Rose Lee and deservedly, nearly steals the show. Go ahead, take the kids; this is a piece of B'way history they shouldn't miss! ... Read more
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