Bad Gigolos! - the Official GYPSY love thread.- Page 5

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 11:49am

I'm seeing this production for the second time tonight.

All hail LuPone!

[D2]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 12:26pm

I'm still spinning from last night. I can't shake the euphoria!

[Tchi4Lif188]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 12:30pm

Video please!

[GYPSY1527]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 12:55pm

Echoing others sentiments, I thoroughly enjoyed myself last night and felt it an honor and priveldge to witness the show agian. Its my favorite broadway show and in my opinion, as perfect as a broadway show can get and this cast certainly lives up to it. I'm so excited that I'll be seeing it two more times before it closes. Viva Gypsy! Viva la Lupone!

[Dark_Angel]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 1:19pm

My friend Richard and his partner Devon went to see it last night and called me when they got out to tell me how amazing this production is. Richard literally had to drag Devon to see this because as a rule Devon HATES musicals. Richard tells me that LuPone managed to move Devon to tears!

I know am trying to switch some days off from work with some co-workers to at least make it up to New York for a couple of days so I can see this for myself.

In the meantime I'm living vicariously through all of your wonderful reviews.

[BAbigApple]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 8:17pm

Ok, maybe I'm a bit dim here... but everyone keeps mentioning opening night curtain call picts...

WHERE!?!??!?!??
: )

[Tchi4Lif188]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 8:20pm

Opening night party:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=19945

Curtain call:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=19944

[BAbigApple]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 9:41pm

Thank you,thank you! : )

[InfiniteTheaterFrenzy]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 9:53pm

DarkAngel, I love your avatar! Benanti Gypsy! She's amazing

[logan0215]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 9:55pm

I wonder why they don't have the Opening Night pics still on the front page of BWW.

Maybe we'll have a second set of photos from Press Night...

[Tchi4Lif188]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 9:56pm

I second the love for DarkAngel's avatar. And I hope there's more pictures coming!! AND maybe a video....(hint, hint).

I need this week to fly by so I can finally see this!

[glimpseofstocking]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 11:26pm

Saw it yesterday. I still cannot form coherent sentences about it. It was phenomenal. I saw it at Ravinia and I never thought anything would surpass that. I was wrong, VERY wrong. Patti was spectacular. Nothing I can say does her perfomance justice.

I was chatting with the man behind me and had seen all the Roses and he said that Patti was the best he had ever seen.

When I was walking by the stage door before the show I saw Sondheim walk in. I didn't realize who it was until he had already started up the steps but I let out a "OH MY GOD IT'S SONDHEIM" and he turned around and smiled at me. I almost passed out. I also saw Patti's son & husband during the intermission.

I saw Victor Garber and Michael Cerveris at the stage door. I talked with Michael for a minute, he was so sweet.

What a night!

Updated On: 7/13/07 at 11:26 PM

[PalJoey]

Posted: 7/13/07 at 11:38pm

DarkAngel--you MUST come. You MUST.

No questions.

Your are NOT missing this performance.

[Raviolisun]

Posted: 7/14/07 at 12:30am

I also love the avatar, DarkAngel.

Your's too, logan.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 7/14/07 at 2:05am

Does anyone know how much the posters for sale cost?

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/14/07 at 2:17am

Just got back from the Friday night show. It's even more incredible than it was on Monday night--lots of the little glitches have been worked out.

Visted with Boyd Gaines in his dressing room afterwards. He's truly a charming man. He explained why the rape scene was cut:

That scene is virtually a farce. Whe the set was shown to Arthur Laurents and it only has one door (remember this is a minimalist production), he realized that he couldn't stage the scene without real--and solid--dooors. Hence, he cut the scene.

[Katecab99]

Posted: 7/14/07 at 2:24am

I went again tonight as well after seeing the first preview on Monday - I can't put it/her into words - the whole thing is just thrilling to see.

And, I happen to grab the ticket last minute after work, and the first row of the rear mezz is great for $25.

[C is for Company]

Posted: 7/14/07 at 2:49am

I saw it tonight from the front row of the rear mezz. I will preface my words by saying that I have never seen/heard any Gypsy production before aside from the 2003 Revival Recording.

Patti, as some may know, is not really at the top of my preferred performers list. However seeing this I just recognized how historic this will be. I was blown away, in love with this book that I feared would be dated and let me down after all everyone has ALWAYS said about this piece, and not bored for a second. Even "Little Lamb" was an important piece to this cleverly crafted masterwork.

Patti exceeded anything I've ever watched, seen, or heard of her. I can go on with so many words of encouragement to convince anyone who is unsure about seeing this. And if only Sean Martin saw this, he may have to eat his words. Ask anyone, she has some tendencies that really irk me but every line, every number she sang was done with such a calculated meaning behind it. She truly took Mama and ran with it, I HOPE this gets recorded. Definitely the highlight of the season for me, EVEN more than Follies and that is saying something on my part!

Nancy Opel still has such an impeccable voice, Boyd was fantastic as was Laura, and the actress playing June had me in hysterics. I can't think of anything more to say about how great of an experience my first Gypsy encounter was.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/14/07 at 9:30am

According to Boyd, the reviews for GYPSY should be in today's papers, however there's nothing about the show in today's Newsday.

Updated On: 7/14/07 at 09:30 AM

[LeaGirl]

Posted: 7/14/07 at 9:36am

Turn on NY 1 - they're going to talk about Gypsy. I just heard Patti going "Curtain up! Light the lights!"

I need press reels, darn it. Where's our videos?

[glimpseofstocking]

Posted: 7/14/07 at 9:55am

Does anyone know how much the posters for sale cost?
$15

Posted: 7/15/07 at 9:26am

i just feel so lucky!
i cant stop smiling!!!!

[ahmelie]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 9:53am

Norn, I am so excited to see your art of this!

Posted: 7/15/07 at 2:44pm

i think this production of GYPSY is so blessed because it shows the magic of forgiveness.

i mean, that if one person can budge, so much joy & happiness can come to so many people. Updated On: 7/15/07 at 02:44 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 2:51pm

I saw it last night. It. was. so. good.