CONFIRMED: Audra McDonald-led GYPSY to begin previews Nov 2024 — Page 26

SonofRobbieJ said: "Kad said: "We can think outside of the box here- a great actor who can carry a tune is all this role requires."

I feel like a Rudd or a Ruffalo could score here.

Here's the thing about Herbie. It's the perfect role for someone who hasn't been on stage in a while or ever. Also perfect for someone who has always wanted to do a musical but may be not be fully confident in their voice. And, based on past precedent, you can show up, do some good work and get a Tony nom. It think it's a more attractive role to actors than some realize. I'm not a Herbie, but I'd take the role in a second. Not a lot of hard work for acclaim and awards consideration."

I even went checkin' because I thought ALL Herbies got nominated, but Rex Robbins in the Lansbury revival didn't.

He's the only one and Herbie is likely the most nominated male role by next year alongside Herr Schultz with 5 nominations across all acting categories.

Lots of comments on casting Herbie and Louise but I'm anxious for the Gimmick trio and for some theater vets to strut their stuff in those roles. Carolee Carmello as Mazeppa; Alice Ripley as Electra; J. Elaine Marcos as Tessie.

ljay889 said: "I keep thinking about Beth Leavel as Mazeppa and Miss Cratchitt."

I keep thinking Jessica Vosk for Mazeppa.

I'm not really familiar with the show, but how about Chuck Cooper for Herbie?

Interesting opinion piece from John McWhorter on this production (gift link): https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/opinion/audra-mcdonald-gypsy-broadway.html?unlocked_article_code=1.zU0.a0CV.q2APMUvvbey4&smid=url-share

June Squibb should reprise her role as Electra from the original production

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Omg imagine being Gavin Creel and getting to say at parties you basically convinced Audra to do Gypsy. This is crazy fan fiction in real life.

The theatre is looking good. The video they put out was terrible. She sang that on zoom. They put it together quickly, just like this whole revival is being thrown together. She has artistic approval over everything. Ohio State Murders failure is hanging over all of this. Not surprised she was on with Jenna and Hoda the day after they announced. Talented or not, you are only as good as your numbers. Even though it actually had good sales the day tickets went on sale. She is getting a box office cut on the back end of the deal.

SonofRobbieJ said: "Broadway Flash said: "The theatre is looking good. The video they put out was terrible. She sang that on zoom. They put it together quickly, just like this whole revival is being thrown together. She has artistic approval over everything. Ohio State Murders failure is hanging over all of this. Not surprised she was on with Jenna and Hoda the day after they announced. Talented or not, you are only as good as your numbers. Even though it actually had good sales the day tickets went on sale. She is getting a box office cut on the back end of the deal."

Nursey, dear. Fetch her medication. She's beginning to rant."

Beginning? When they aren't suspended from the board it seems to be continuous.

I also noticed the lowest price is 80 bucks. That’s pretty steep for the cheap seats in the back

OhHiii said: "Phillyguy said: "I'm looking at the seat map for multiple dates during the preview and it seems that all the front orchestra seats are unavailable. Do you think they are already sold out or if some are held back to be released later?

Trying to decide if I need to pull the trigger on the remaining seats or wait."

The front rows won’t be put on sale until the set is loaded in and they have a sense of the stage height will be such that they have to sell them as a sort of partial view.

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Isn't the set not usually loaded until a few weeks before the show? I'm see the first 10 rows or so of the orchestra being unavailable. It makes sense if they want to see if they want to see how to price these seats for a premium but I also don't want to wait too long when decent seats are gone.

I'm ok with digital marquees in theory, because you do have to combat the blaring lights of the neighborhood, but WHY do they photograph so badly??? Not all video screens photograph like that!!! Why are these so awful?