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

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."

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



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

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.

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

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.

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...

Thank you for posting that Carnegie Hall audio. I’ll admit I’m definitely not a fan of Audra’s voice at all but listening to her “Rose’s Turn” was glorious. Especially that manic vibrato-heavy “for me!” repeats. Hearing such a unique and different vocal interpretation was/is so refreshing and now I’m excited to see what she brings to this revival vocally - acting wise, she’ll take things onto another level of brilliance. Every actress uniformly goes the Ethel Merman power belt route so hearing Audra’s soprano flavoring is exciting now.

EDSOSLO858 said: "Tana June, an Indiana rescue dog, will play Chowsie in this revival.

Paul Giamatti and Keke Palmer eat your heart out.

KevinKlawitter said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Tana June, an Indiana rescue dog, will play Chowsie in this revival.

Paul Giamatti and Keke Palmer eat your heart out.”



stop lol

I'm personally hoping Indy goes on at some point -- huge fan of their work!

I'm a little surprised at how many tickets are unsold.

Is Audra less of a draw than Nicole across the street?

BETTY22 said: "I'm a little surprised at how many tickets are unsold.

Is Audra less of a draw than Nicole across the street?"

Raves and positive word-of-mouth on Nicole plus the heavy TikTok content on her and the show has obviously helped the box office. Many are even returning to see the show again.

Though Audra works extensively on television she’s primarily known for her Broadway work. I have friends who are obsessed with THE GILDED AGE and have no idea who Audra McDonald is even though they are watching her throughout the series. Telling them she’s starring in a new Broadway revival of GYPSY won’t bring any excitement in them to get tickets to see her in the show. This revival so far has her fans and the Broadway community excited. Sadly, we’re the minority in any tickets sales.