AUDRA GYPSY Reviews — Page 24

FANtomFollies said: "I saw this last night. I went in with low expectations and somehow was still extremely disappointed. What a tacky, cheap and messy production this was. The sets, costumes and lighting were all hideous and didn't feel period-specific at all. There were also many sound issues especially at the beginning with Uncle Jocko - I think his big collar kept hitting his mic, not sure why there are major sound issues this far into the run. I have no idea why this production insisted on adding boring extended dance breaks that just ruined the pacing of the show. The show is long enough we don't need to extend it!

I agreed with almost everything negative that has been said about the production but I feel alone in my opinion that Jordan Tyson was horrible. It was the most deranged, over-the-top caricature of Baby June I have ever seen or heard. I felt the same way about the 3 strippers, where it feels like we are at a point where every new production of Gypsy must have more and more deranged and crazier performances from June and the strippers. Now that I think of it, the entire production lacked subtlety except for Joy Woods and Danny Burstein, whose performances were so small they barely registered.

This production actually really reminded me of the recent Sweeney Todd revival where it felt like there was no director. Every performance and design choice seems to be in it's own world with no consistent vision or point of view. I left really feeling nothing, including from Audra. I think she has all the ingredients for a great Rose (and I actually loved 90% of her vocals)but the production just sabotaged her at every turn."

Now tell us how you REALLY feel!!!!

Finally got around to seeing this one --- HUGE fan of both Audra and Danny (to be clear, I'm regular size, just really admire both of their work.....)

Good performances, especially from Joy Woods. Best book ever written, and one of the best overtures you can ever hear live. Decent sets. However, the show as a whole really is a major disappointment. The sum of its parts really don't add up to what you'd expect, and count me in as one that's left wondering why this revival was even necessary.

I love Audra, but think she's much better suited for Desiree´ in Night Music than she is as Rose.

Huss417 said: "DanS3 said: "I don’t understand the hate on this board for this show? I thoroughly enjoyed it and thought Audra McDonald was amazing. But I have never seen her live and I’ve never seen this show before. So I did not go in with anyexpectations.
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People are voicing their opinions so I just want to understand the use of the word “Hate”? I also wasn’t a fan of this production am I now considered part of the “Hate” group?"

Hate was probably too strong of a word. Dislike is more like it. And yes everyone is entitled to their opinions, of course.

Audra McDonald will not appear in performances June 30 through July 6.

From Gypsybway.com

bear88: For this version of Gypsy, is there a spot to choose or avoid? Is house right or house left preferable if I am on the side?


Audra walks into the left side of the orchestra and down the left orchestra aisle saying Sing Out Louise at the top of the show. It was very exciting to see her walk right by. If you are in M1 - M19, she will walk right in front of you and turn left. So my vote is for the left side.

I sat in G-10, middle of the orchestra right section. I thought it was perfect. I had a clear view of everything and was close enough to see facial expressions.

I thought it was quite obvious that Louise was falling in love with Tulsa. She sat there staring at him the whole time. I don't know how you can get more obvious than that!

kdogg36 said: "I thought it was quite obvious that Louise was falling in love with Tulsa. She sat there staring at him the whole time. I don't know how you can get more obvious than that!"

It wasn't just a matter of showing she is falling for him. In the original staging/choreography, it becomes clear she wants to be the girl in the act that Tulsa has created. When we find out he eloped with June, we understand how devastating that would be for Louise in a way that Rose knows nothing about. The current revival is missing this and so many other layers so for many it's falling flat.

thanks for this

Based on a now-removed Instagram post (so it may be inaccurate somehow), it looks like Tryphena Wade will be making her Rose debut on February 22nd. She’ll also be performing on the 23rd.

UnderstudiesAndStandbys said: "This is now confirmed -- Tryphena Wade will be making her standby Rose debut on Feb 22nd matinee, also performing that evening and on Feb 23rd!"

Thanks for posting this. I picked up a ticket for the 22nd. Always love to see new takes on Rose

Great opportunity for Wade, sad situation for Audra & family (going by her social media post, it looks like Will Swenson’s father passed away).