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GYPSY 1989 revival
#50GYPSY 1989 revival
Posted: 8/11/17 at 3:55pm
Found an old thread on Buckley. Apparently Sondheim told Laurents he was wrong for how he treated Buckley backstage, although he also did not like the production.
The original Musto article link is dead, but Musto does post here, so maybe he can refresh us.
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1059563
Found a working link for the Musto article
https://www.villagevoice.com/2013/05/06/betty-buckley-reveals-battle-with-arthur-laurents-and-so-do-i/
nasty_khakis
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/15/07
#52GYPSY 1989 revival
Posted: 8/11/17 at 9:07pm
I can't imagine Buckley being bad - in anything. I really can't. I knew of a few people at the time who were able to get tickets to Buckley's performance, and said it was fantastic - "just wait till she brought it to Broadway" I was told. (I mean. it was inevitable she would bring it to Broadway). And it never happened.
Thanks for the links!
N. Wratch
Swing Joined: 8/3/17
#53GYPSY 1989 revival
Posted: 8/11/17 at 10:09pm
Linda Lavin plays Rose like I would assume Linda Belcher would.
Now that I think about it, I need to see Linda Belcher take on the role.
#54GYPSY 1989 revival
Posted: 8/12/17 at 10:11am
I saw the Imelda Staunton performance on PBS, and all I could say to myself was "God, this is awful!" I FF through most of it (as I DVRd it). The whole cast was horrible - looked like a high school performance.
Then I read it was moving to Broadway in the Spring of 2018. (NY City Theater website has it listed for February 1). Does anyone know the state of this musical? Is it still coming early next year?
#55GYPSY 1989 revival
Posted: 8/12/17 at 2:52pm
Betty Buckley was easily the best sung Rose I've ever heard, but her vision of the character was odd to say the least. I don't think she landed even one laugh the entire night. Very serious and kinda depressed. She just wasn't much fun. It was an interesting and potentially valid approach, but it made for a long evening. Still, that voice...it at least deserved a cast recording.
I haven't heard much about the Staunton version coming to Broadway recently. I can't imagine why they'd want to. The DVD/Blu-Ray is readily available of the BBC version and I can't imagine any Gypsy fans dying to see that same performance or production on stage for Broadway prices. Better to wait a few more years and get a whole new production together.
Bette's Turban
Broadway Star Joined: 7/9/17
#56GYPSY 1989 revival
Posted: 8/12/17 at 3:15pm
Anh Gypsy on Broadway should wait at least another 10 years. Just my opinion.
#57GYPSY 1989 revival
Posted: 8/12/17 at 4:05pm
Agree. Lately it seems like we've had an awful lot of revivals of both GYPSY and LES MIZ, no? I always heard revivals usually waited a minimum of 15 years...like the original GYPSY (1959), Lansbury (1974) and Daly (1989).
Peters was a year too early (2003) so I won't knock her, and then Lupone in 2008? Now possibly another one in 2018? Too soon.
nasty_khakis
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/15/07
#58GYPSY 1989 revival
Posted: 8/12/17 at 4:56pm
I completely disagree. Shows should be revivable whenever a new production is warranted. There are TONS of amazing actresses I'd be excited to see play Madam Rose so I'll gladly see all of them. I'm not saying it'l commercially viable, but if we can revive Macbeth 4 times in a two year period, why not a Gypsy every 5 years?
Withonelook2
Chorus Member Joined: 7/20/17
#59GYPSY 1989 revival
Posted: 8/12/17 at 5:03pm
Betty Buckley also did the best sung version of Sunset Blvd!
#60GYPSY 1989 revival
Posted: 8/13/17 at 9:42am
nasty_khakis said: "I completely disagree. Shows should be revivable whenever a new production is warranted. There are TONS of amazing actresses I'd be excited to see play Madam Rose so I'll gladly see all of them. I'm not saying it'l commercially viable, but if we can revive Macbeth 4 times in a two year period, why not a Gypsy every 5 years?"
So when is it determined a new production is warranted? Yes, there are many actresses we all would love to play Mama Rose, but does that mean it's time to revive once again?
#61GYPSY 1989 revival
Posted: 8/13/17 at 6:14pm
Just revive GYPSY like they did CHICAGO and replace Rose with someone new every few months. haha!
Ensemble1672702881
Swing Joined: 1/2/23
#62GYPSY 1989 revival
Posted: 1/2/23 at 11:45pm
I saw Imelda live in 2015 and she was amazing to me- and everyone in the theatre stopped breathing during "Rose's Turn." I don't think the BBC performance was close to experiencing it live.
Also, this : for Tyne lovers- and she is great even watched this way..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPm-XfzSyDE&ab_channel=DamianHubbard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiDoGmaxKrI&t=0s&ab_channel=DamianHubbard
#63GYPSY 1989 revival
Posted: 1/3/23 at 12:06am
Imelda was so insanely over the top, I’ll never be able to watch that filmed version of the show. HOWEVER, I thought her performance at the concert was fantastic. She scaled it back to a level of normalcy that I didn’t know she was capable of doing on stage. Hopefully she can keep that up when I see her in “Hello Dolly” next year.
Ensemble1672702881
Swing Joined: 1/2/23
#64GYPSY 1989 revival
Posted: 1/3/23 at 12:11am
Well, we disagree on Imelda's performance at the Savoy, I only wish I could be in London to see her in Hello Dolly!
If it gets good feedback, and transfers to New York (I haven't been there for years and years), I would consider saving a ridiculous amount of money to to. I got day seats for one performance of Gypsy. That's what I love about London theatre!
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