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Gypsy Revival 2008 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
2 hours and 50 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 10+
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 History

Other Productions of Gypsy

1959   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1961   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1961   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1973   West End London Revival
West End
1974   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
1976   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1989   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1998   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2003   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2006   St. Louis, MO (Regional) St. Louis MUNY Production
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2006   Regional Concert
2007   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2008   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2014   Regional (US) Connecticut Rep Production
Regional (US)
2015   West End West End Revival Production
West End
2018   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny Revival
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2024   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

Gypsy - 2008 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Patti LuPone
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Boyd Gaines
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Laura Benanti
2008 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Patti LuPone
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Boyd Gaines
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Patti LuPone
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Arthur Laurents
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Tony Yazbeck
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Laura Benanti
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical 0
2008 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Martin Pakledinaz
2008 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Arthur Laurents
2008 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Boyd Gaines
2008 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Laura Benanti
2008 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Patti LuPone
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roger Berlind
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Routh-Frankel-Baruch-Viertel Group
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Jack Viertel
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Scott Rudin
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical David Ian
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roger Horchow
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Ted Hartley
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Debra Black
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roy Furman
2008 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Dan Moses Schreier

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