AUDRA GYPSY Reviews — Page 36

For my two cents, I thought Audra was the most well-acted Rose, creating a real character arc - not just the “bull in a China shop” from the last note of the overture that we often see. I thought her approach to the racial realities of her character during that period were well-articulated. Her and George C. Wolfe really worked that into this production masterfully and it added new layers I appreciated. Unfortunately, I don’t think Audra is the most well-sung Rose, the transitioning in her voice frequently took me out of the story. But her Rose’s Turn, which was powered more by acting than clean singing, was thrilling and might be my favorite. Not my favorite revival or lead performances of the year, but a very solid and respectful entry!

MezzA101 said: "Robbie2 said: "Robbie2 said: "Audra is out again

This afternoon at Gypsy, the role of Rose will be performed by Tryphena Wade"



Audra out again today TW on!"

Interesting that Audra & Co. are scheduled for Colbert tomorrow night. Was it taped alreadt?



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Colbert tapes the same day that they air, generally.

Oh man. I hope she is ok. I am sure all actors hate when they have to miss.

Anyone have insight if she’s back tonight? I’ve got tickets for tomorrow night and am crossing my fingers she’s back by then…

I noticed that too when I went online to look at tickets for tonight just to see. Hoping she’s back and I can catch her tomorrow while I’m in town!

Will Audra's attendance affect her Tony chances?

Fair enough, although I don't know if I accept the idea that Audra hasn't missed many performances now. At this point, I think she has likely missed far more than Patti ever did and probably Bernadette too.

Updated On: 5/24/25 at 03:21 AM

Per Understudies.org, Audra missed 13 performances out of 173 the show had. Is that many? I don’t think so.

I have to Say Im lucky because I came from Brazil this week and she didnt do have the performances and still caught her on the show lol

It's an average of like 2 missed shows a month since performances started at the end of November... in what world is that a lot?

Updated On: 5/24/25 at 11:50 AM

Bwaygurl2 said: "MadsonMelo said: "Per Understudies.org, Audra missed 13 performances out of 173 the show had. Is that many? I don’t think so.

I have to Say Im lucky because I came from Brazil this week and she didnt do have the performances and still caught her on the show lol"

That's a lot."

Yea of course it's not a lot at all. Bernadette missed MANY more than this (although she was brilliant). It's one of the hardest roles in all of musical theatre, singing and talking almost constantly for 3 hours. Nicole has missed probably half of that and this is with scheduled days off, a dedicated Norma on other days, and only singing two songs and standing in the middle of stage doing nothing for half the show and off stage the rest of the time.

soxboy22 said: "bwaydreamer said: "Bwaygurl2 said: "MadsonMelo said: "Per Understudies.org, Audra missed 13 performances out of 173 the show had. Is that many? I don’t think so.

I have to Say Im lucky because I came from Brazil this week and she didnt do have the performances and still caught her on the show lol"

That's a lot."

Yea of course it's not a lot at all. Bernadette missed MANY more than this (although she was brilliant). It's one of the hardest roles in all of musical theatre, singing and talking almost constantly for 3 hours. Nicole has missed probably half of that and this is with scheduled days off, a dedicated Norma on other days, and only singing two songs and standing in the middle of stage doing nothing for half the show and off stage the rest of the time."

Oh, brother.

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It's the internet. You can just make **** up.

Bwaygurl2 said: "bwaydreamer said: Nicole has missed probably half of that



Nicole has missed only one, but it's not a contest.

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Apples and oranges. If Audra had been only doing 7 shows a week for most of the run, who knows what would have happened.

bwaydreamer said: "Yea of course it's not a lot at all. Bernadette missed MANY more than this (although she was brilliant). "

That is categorically false.

And Patti only had one (maybe two, at most) unscheduled absence(s) during her run. No one has missed as many performances as Audra, who despite her once-in-a-generation talent, struggles with attendance when her production(s) are not limited engagements, be it scheduled or slow box office. Now that is an actual fact.