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Penna2
#625AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/19/25 at 4:31pm

For those who didn't see the earlier announcement: her father-in-law died. That's why she is out.

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binau
#626AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/19/25 at 4:36pm

Any reports from the matinee?


"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022) "Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009) "Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000

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nealb1
#627AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/19/25 at 6:05pm

Penna2 said: "For those who didn't see the earlier announcement: her father-in-law died. That's why she is out."

Yes, those performances are this weekend - not yesterday and today.  

 

Penna2
#628AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/19/25 at 6:31pm

nealb1 said: "Penna2 said: "For those who didn't see the earlier announcement: her father-in-law died. That's why she is out."

Yes, those performances are this weekend - not yesterday and today.


Just a guess, but she decided to spend more time with her husband and the family...that being more important than the show. Again, just a guess.

 

MezzA101
#629AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/20/25 at 5:50pm

In ‘Gypsy,’ Joy Woods Faces Audra McDonald Head-On — And Shatters Broadway Barriers | HuffPost

 

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joy-woods-gypsy-audra-mcdonald-broadway_n_67b4e8d7e4b0319f377e5b15

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ACL2006
#630AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/20/25 at 5:57pm

Appears Audra is back tonight.


A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

jakethesnake
#631AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/20/25 at 6:56pm

ACL2006 said: "Appears Audra is back tonight."

However, I think Danny is out tonight, from what I've heard.

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ACL2006
#632AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/20/25 at 7:51pm

jakethesnake said: "ACL2006 said: "Appears Audra is back tonight."

However, I think Danny is out tonight, from what I've heard.
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has Danny missed a show yet? Curious who's on for him? Kober or Joe Osheroff?


A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

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Scarywarhol
#633AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/20/25 at 8:37pm

Audra is indeed on (and on fire). 

 

Maybe someday I'll write up an actual post about this production. I was positive the first time, but seeing it again (and very close up this time) I think it's even better.

MemorableUserName
#634AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/21/25 at 6:51am

Andrew Kober was on as Herbie.

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ACL2006
#635AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/21/25 at 7:43am

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A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

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GiantsInTheSky2
#636AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/22/25 at 8:03pm

Tryphena’s performances of “Everything’s Coming…”and “Rose’s Turn” are pretty terrific to watch. Audiences are in good hands when she’s on. 


I am big. It’s the REVIVALS that got small.

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pagereynolds
#639AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/25/25 at 3:23pm

Thanks for posting those! I had a chance to see Tryphena last week and thought she was wonderful. Very different than Audra, but I loved her interpretation.

Rentaholic2
#640AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/25/25 at 4:23pm

I loved Audra in this, but there's something very satisfying about hearing these songs in full chest voice.

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binau
#641AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/25/25 at 4:31pm

Idk for me personally I found Audra's vocals were of a much higher quality and on more on pitch but not trying to be disrespectful to anyone else, I just really think Audra's vocals were an incredible achievement and they are all I want to hear for the time being.


"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022) "Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009) "Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000

Rentaholic2
#642AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 2/25/25 at 5:01pm

Don't get me wrong, I cant wait to hear her vocals again on the cast recording. 

theblackumbrella
#643AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 3/1/25 at 3:12pm

I don’t know how I feel about the new playbill design:

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I wish they would’ve either just kept “Gypsy” or changed it to “Audra Gypsy”. 

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I also really like the illustration The New Yorker made for this production as it’s very reminiscent of Angela’s cover:

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EDSOSLO858
#644AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 3/2/25 at 10:49pm

Supposedly they’ve got Heather Headley for a very brief summer stint as Rose, but they’re closing with Audra. 


Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
Updated On: 3/2/25 at 10:49 PM

Voter
#645AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 3/3/25 at 12:27am

EDSOSLO858 said: "Supposedly they’ve got Heather Headley for a very brief summer stint as Rose, but they’re closing with Audra."

 

 

Is that the week of June 30 through July 6, 2025?

RUkiddingme
#646AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 3/4/25 at 12:18am

morosco said: "Tryphena Wade's "Rose's Turn""

I'm surprised there's not more comments on this video.

This actress has ZERO star power that the role demands.

Sometimes understudies are amazing - sometimes they are not.  This is a not.

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BenjaminNicholas2
#647AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 3/4/25 at 1:29am

RUkiddingme said: "morosco said: "Tryphena Wade's "Rose's Turn""

I'm surprised there's not more comments on this video.

This actress has ZERO star power that the role demands.

Sometimes understudies are amazing - sometimes they are not. This is a not.
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Yeah, this was...  Uninspired.  It felt like community theater.

Perhaps she was under rehearsed.  She wasn't getting Audra's emotion.  The vocal had some nice moments, but once she got into shouting territory, she just stayed there.

 

BETTY22
#648AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 3/8/25 at 7:03am

‘Gypsy’ Revival: Audra McDonald’s Magnificent Take on a Broadway Masterpiece There are few musicals as iconic, as electrifying, and as deeply woven into the fabric of Broadway history as Gypsy. And now, thanks to the luminous Audra McDonald and the visionary direction of George C. Wolfe, a whole new generation is about to experience this masterpiece like never before.

McDonald, a six-time Tony winner, steps into the formidable role of Mama Rose—a part that has been immortalized by the likes of Ethel Merman, Angela Lansbury, and Patti LuPone—and makes it unmistakably her own. Her Rose is a revelation: layered, vulnerable, and fiercely determined. Rather than merely playing Rose as a domineering force, McDonald brings a stunning emotional depth, allowing audiences to witness not just her ambition, but the aching humanity beneath it.

Her voice—oh, that voice!—soars with unmatched beauty and precision, transforming classics like Some People and Everything’s Coming Up Roses into breathtaking storytelling moments. And when she reaches Rose’s Turn? The Majestic Theatre practically shakes with the sheer emotional force of it. It’s raw, it’s desperate, and it’s nothing short of showstopping. But McDonald isn’t the only star shining onstage. Joy Woods delivers a poignant and powerful turn as Louise, perfectly capturing her evolution from overshadowed daughter to dazzling star. Danny Burstein’s Herbie is warm and deeply moving, adding another rich layer to the emotional complexity of the piece.

Under Wolfe’s direction, the production pulses with momentum, carrying audiences on Rose’s relentless journey with thrilling urgency. Camille A. Brown’s choreography reinvents iconic moments with fresh, dynamic energy, while Santo Loquasto’s evocative set design immerses us in the world of vaudeville and burlesque with striking theatricality. This Gypsy is not just a revival—it’s a revelation.

A breathtaking, soul-stirring reinvention of one of Broadway’s greatest musicals, anchored by an unforgettable performance from Audra McDonald. Rush to the Majestic. T

his is the must-see theatrical event of the season. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Five out of five stars)

SisterGeorge
#649AUDRA GYPSY Reviews
Posted: 3/9/25 at 8:20pm

I returned this weekend for the first time since January and if anything I was even more devastated by Audra’s force-of-nature performance. I must say I was taken aback by how manic and screechy a lot of the direction and other performances are. Did I not notice the first time because I was just so overwhelmed by Audra?

 


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