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Gypsy Synopsis & Storyline
Set during the vaudeville era, Gypsy is about a relentless
stage mother, Rose, traveling the country with her two daughters, June
and Louise, and their manager, Herbie. While June and Louise wish
their mother would settle down and marry Herbie, Rose continues to
pursue dreams of stardom for her girls. When June deserts the act,
Rose turns her attention to the shy Louise, whom she hopes to fashion
into a star. When the act is booked into a burlesque house by mistake,
Louise is forced into the spotlight and Gypsy Rose Lee is born.
This staging of Gypsy is the first offering of New York City
Center's new Encores! Summer Stars series, which will light up
the summer nights with classic works of the American musical theater,
expanding City Center's acclaimed Encores! series. Summer Stars
will shine bright, as leading actors get the chance to play roles they
were born to play!
Where?
City Center
West 55th Street
New York
When?
Schedule varies, please see
calendar
How Long?
N/A
Started:
July 9, 2007
Opened:
July 9, 2007
Closing:
July 29, 2007
Cast:
Patti LuPone as Mama
Rose
Boyd Gaines as Herbie
Laura Benanti as Louise
Leigh Ann Larkin, Dainty June
Tony Yazbeck, Tulsa
Marilyn Caskey, Electra
Alison Fraser, Tessie
Nancy Opel, Mazeppa/Miss Cratchitt
Bill Bateman, George/Mr. Goldstone/Bougeron Cochon
Jim Bracchitta, Uncle Jocko/Pastey
Sami Gayle, Baby June
Bill Raymond, Pop/Cigar
Brian Reddy, Weber/Phil
Emma Rowley, Baby Louise
Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Jule Styne
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Arthur Laurents
Original Choreography by Jerome Robbins as reproduced by
Bonnie Walker
Scenic Design by James Youmans
Costume Design by Martin Pakledinaz
Lighting Design by Howell Binkley
Sound Design by Dan Moses Schreier
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