Gypsy Revival 2008 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
2 hours and 50 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 27, 2008
Closing: January 11, 2009

Gypsy - 2008 - Broadway History , Info & More

Patti LuPone makes theater history in the quintessential American musical. Curtain up! Light the lights! Be there as Broadway’s leading lady takes on its greatest role, in this new production staged by the show’s author himself: theater legend Arthur Laurents. These two mega-talents join forces, and the result is “as close to perfection as anything you’ll see.” (New York Daily News). Everything’s coming up roses at last, as Broadway’s powerhouse performer takes on the role she was born to play.

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Laura Benanti to Guest on 'Downstage Center' 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2008


he American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with Tony nominee Laura Benanti, on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway (XM Channel 28).

Cast of 'Gypsy' to Appear on Good Morning America 5/28
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2008


2008 Tony Award nominees Patti LuPone, Boyd Gaines and Laura Benanti from the Tony Award nominated production of 'Gypsy' will perform nationally on ABC'S 'Good Morning America' on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 between the 8 and 9 a.m. hour.

TV Exclusive: GYPSY's Leigh Ann Larkin 'FLIPS' (Part 2)
by Craig Brockman - May 21, 2008


Adorable Leigh Ann Larkin is making her Broadway debut in GYPSY which opened on March 27. A bundle of dynamite - BroadwayWorld gave Larkin a FLIP video camera so she could take you, our readers, backstage for some fun behind the scenes! Click to watch now and check back as Leigh Ann continues to FLIP!

Photo Coverage: 'Gypsy' Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - March 31, 2008


On Sunday March 9, 2008 the Broadway Opening Night Gypsy Robe Ceremony for In The Heights took place at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where cast member Michael Steve Konopelski was honored as the newest recipient.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night 'Gypsy' Party At The Mansion
by BWW - March 28, 2008


On Thursday, March 27th the musical Gypsy opened at the St. James Theater. The after party was held ad the NYC club 'The Mansion' Gypsy tells the dramatic musical tale of the legendary stage mother of Gypsy Lee Rose and June Havoc, a woman who drove her two daughters into show business with a misguided and terrifiying passion. The classic musical is a journey that travels from the slowly fading vaudeville venues of yesterday to backstages of it's often unseemly replacement the strip-tease house. Gypsy starsTony Award winner Patti LuPone. The Broadway production reunites LuPone with her City Center co-stars Boyd Gaines and Laura Benanti.

Photo Coverage: 'Gypsy' Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - March 28, 2008


Producers Roger Berlind, The Routh Frankel Baruch Viertel Group, Roy Furman, Debra Black, Ted Hartley, Roger Horchow, David Ian, Scott Rudin and Jack Viertel present a new Broadway production of the great American musical Gypsy, starring Tony Award winner Patti LuPone.

Photo Coverage: GYPSY - Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - March 28, 2008


Producers Roger Berlind, The Routh Frankel Baruch Viertel Group, Roy Furman, Debra Black, Ted Hartley, Roger Horchow, David Ian, Scott Rudin and Jack Viertel present a new Broadway production of the great American musical Gypsy, starring Tony Award winner Patti LuPone. Gypsy will reunite LuPone with co-stars Boyd Gaines and Laura Benanti.

TV Exclusive: GYPSY's Leigh Ann Larkin 'FLIPS' For BroadwayWorld (Part 1)
by Craig Brockman - March 31, 2008


Adorable Leigh Ann Larkin is making her Broadway debut in GYPSY which opened on March 27. A bundle of dynamite - BroadwayWorld gave Larkin a FLIP video camera so she could take you, our readers, backstage for some fun behind the scenes! Leigh Ann introduces herself and shows you around her dressing room in this first video which ends with... (oh, we won't spoil it!). Click to watch now and check back as Leigh Ann continues to FLIP!

Photo Flash: 'Gypsy' Revival Begins Previews
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2008


Producers Roger Berlind, The Routh Frankel Baruch Viertel Group, Roy Furman, Debra Black, Ted Hartley, Roger Horchow, David Ian, Scott Rudin and Jack Viertel present a new Broadway production of the great American musical Gypsy, starring Tony Award winner Patti LuPone. Gypsy will reunite LuPone with co-stars Boyd Gaines and Laura Benanti. Directed by multiple Tony Award winner and author of the musical Arthur Laurents, GYPSY began preview performances on Monday, March 3, 2008 and will open on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Broadway's St. James Theatre (246 West 44 Street).

Everything's Coming Up Patti! 'Gypsy' Begins March 3
by BWW News Desk - March 2, 2008


Gypsy returns to Broadway, starring Patti LuPone as 'Mama Rose,' reunited with co-stars Boyd Gaines (Herbie) and Laura Benanti (Louise). Directed by multiple Tony Award winner and author of the musical Arthur Laurents, Gypsy begins previews on Monday, March 3, 2008 and will officially open on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Broadway's St. James Theatre.

Yazbeck & Fraser Join 'Gypsy,' Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2008


Gypsy, directed multiple Tony Award winner and author of the musical Arthur Laurents, has announced full casting for the production. Joining the previously announced Patti LuPone as 'Rose' are co-stars Boyd Gaines as 'Herbie' and Laura Benanti as 'Louise;' also starring Leigh Ann Larkin as 'Dainty June', Tony Yazbeck as 'Tulsa', Marilyn Caskey as 'Electra', Alison Fraser as 'Tessie', and Lenora Nemetz as 'Mazeppa'; with Bill Bateman as 'Mr. Goldstone', Jim Bracchitta as 'Uncle Jocko', Sami Gayle as 'Baby June', Bill Raymond as 'Pop', Brian Reddy as 'Weber', and Emma Rowley as 'Baby Louise'

Gypsy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Gypsy have there been?
Gypsy has had 21 productions including Broadway which opened in 1959, Broadway which opened in 1959, US Tour which opened in 1961, US Tour which opened in 1961, West End which opened in 1973, Broadway which opened in 1974, Broadway which opened in 1974, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1989, Broadway which opened in 1989, Broadway which opened in 1991, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 2003, Broadway which opened in 2003, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2006, which opened in 2006, Off-Broadway which opened in 2007, Broadway which opened in 2008, Regional (US) which opened in 2014, West End which opened in 2015 and St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has Gypsy been nominated for?
Best Costume Design of a Musical for Martin Pakledinaz, Best Direction of a Musical for Arthur Laurents, Best Revival of a Musical for Roger Berlind, Best Revival of a Musical for The Routh-Frankel-Baruch-Viertel Group, Best Revival of a Musical for Roy Furman, Best Revival of a Musical for Debra Black, Best Revival of a Musical for Ted Hartley, Best Revival of a Musical for Roger Horchow, Best Revival of a Musical for David Ian, Best Revival of a Musical for Scott RudinBest Revival of a Musical for Jack Viertel and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Dan Moses Schreier.
What awards has Gypsy been nominated for?
Gypsy has been nominated for several awards. These include the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Patti LuPone, the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Arthur Laurents, and the Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has Gypsy won?
Gypsy has won several awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award for Patti LuPone at the Drama League Awards. The show also received the Outstanding Director of a Musical award for Arthur Laurents at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Gypsy was recognized as an Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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