CONFIRMED: Audra McDonald-led GYPSY to begin previews Nov 2024- Page 46

[Robbie2]

Posted: 10/3/24 at 2:34pm

ElphabaGoodman said: "ACL2006 said: "Quinn Wilson said: "ACL2006 said: "It hasn't been announced yet, but Audra will have a standby."

Any truth to the LaChanze rumor?"

I wonder why they're delaying announcing her standby?unless whoever they originally had backed out?"

I've heard that Sharon Catherine Brown will stand by for Audra."

[DBAK]

Posted: 10/4/24 at 1:20pm

I'm planning my first Broadway trip in March around this show. I've been revisiting the cast recordings and reading up on previous productions, particularly non-Broadway Roses. I found this newspaper article from 1962 about Betty Hutton ad-libbing in one of the early touring productions super hilarious. Thought I'd share.

[MezzA101]

Posted: 10/8/24 at 8:45pm

In a New Production of Gypsy, Audra McDonald Takes On a Towering Role

 

https://www.vogue.com/article/gypsy-audra-mcdonald

[MezzA101]

Posted: 10/9/24 at 10:33am

https://people.com/audra-mcdonald-gypsy-cast-broadway-revival-exclusive-photos-8725427

[joevitus]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 11:00am

ACL2006 said: "This will probably just run until the Tony Awards. It's not selling and is clearly a project to get Audra another Tony."

I know it's been mentioned before that Gypsy has never been all that popular, but is this a sign that it is no longer meaningful even to regular theatergoers? That would really suck.

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 11:08am

Did anyone go to the box office opening today?

 

[JasonC3]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 11:08am

I don't think anyone except perhaps the most diehard fans or NYC visitors who like to lock in their schedules feel any need to buy tickets for this in advance.

Like a fair number of theater fans, I've seen a lot of Gypsy in my life. Unless there is tremendous buzz about this production and/or great discounts, I have no problem giving it a pass ... as much as I'm sure I would enjoy Audra in the role.

[Kad]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 11:13am

The production only just finalized casting last week and is now starting press and marketing in earnest. It's too soon to be commenting on sales.

[CarmenDeBris]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 12:34pm

I just got back. I arrived around 11:40 and there were maybe 3 people waiting. It went fast. Posters were still available. 

[Fordham2015]

Posted: 10/11/24 at 12:18pm

Danny Burstein is in Rebecca Luker's Phantom dressing room. I'm not crying, you're crying

https://www.facebook.com/danny.burstein/posts/pfbid05dme98xxFgLzX5odJqZDp6TNuM2fpX9bvusPHYEKZYeSdNM5F6v2FiFvjQyP7Xxhl

[AllThatJazz2]

Posted: 10/11/24 at 4:37pm

Fordham2015 said: "Danny Burstein is in Rebecca Luker's Phantom dressing room. I'm not crying, you're crying

https://www.facebook.com/danny.burstein/posts/pfbid05dme98xxFgLzX5odJqZDp6TNuM2fpX9bvusPHYEKZYeSdNM5F6v2FiFvjQyP7Xxhl"

I was so happy to see that. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/11/24 at 4:40pm

Fordham2015 said: "Danny Burstein is in Rebecca Luker's Phantom dressing room. I'm not crying, you're crying

https://www.facebook.com/danny.burstein/posts/pfbid05dme98xxFgLzX5odJqZDp6TNuM2fpX9bvusPHYEKZYeSdNM5F6v2FiFvjQyP7Xxhl"

Perfect, just as I was hoping.

[smallvillefan16]

Posted: 10/14/24 at 6:22pm

I was stoked to hear about the new revival and Audra casting, but the role requires someone who can real belt.  Never crossed my mind that she's the first soprano to play it on Broadway...