Often lauded as one of the greatest musicals ever written, "Gypsy" is back on Broadway. The 2024 revival began previews on Nov. 21, 2024, reopening the Majestic Theatre on 44th Street. The best known role in "Gypsy" isn't the title character — it's her mother, Mama Rose. Originated by Ethel Merman in 1959, Rose has been played on Broadway by Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Bernadette Peters and Patti LuPone. Now, six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will play the famous Madame.
But aside from its star, what will be different about this "Gypsy"? As you'll hear in this episode, Tony-winning director George C. Wolfe brings his perspective to the classic, as will three-time Tony-nominated choreographer Camille A. Brown.
In this episode of "Broadway Press Day," host Ruthie Fierberg speaks to Wolfe and Brown as well as stars Joy Woods ("The Notebook"), Jordan Tyson ("The Notebook"), Tony winner Danny Burstein ("Moulin Rouge!," "My Fair Lady," "Follies," "South Pacific," "The Drowsy Chaperone") and Audra (does she need credits?).
Learn more at gypsybway.com.
The music in this episode is courtesy of "Gypsy." It features the production's orchestra performing the musical's overture during the unveiling of the refurbished Majestic Theatre.
"Gypsy" features a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
