GYPSY 2025 Broadway Cast Recording Thread — Page 4

I thought Woods was wonderful, but they do her dirty by completely ruining the staging of her strip at the end. Unforgivable.

100%. Joy is a star and she sounds stunning on this recording and she was perfection on stage.

I really think we all take too personally each others personal reaction to Audra and this show. I personally loved it- but if others did not- so be it. It is a standard revival of a classic BWAY show- like South Pacific- was years ago. It has nothing to do with race or any current issues- it is basically a mother-daughter relationship story- and, of course, explores the psyche of Rose. We all know- and I sure Wolfe and Audra know it, too- that Audra is not a belter per se--she has a gorgeous soprano- and might be best suited for musicals like Porgy and Bess. But Gypsy is a classic musical- and Audra and Wolfe decided to take it on. It is possibly the number one musical of all-time- at least many people think so--and Audra decided to accept the challenge of appearing in it- and putting her spin on it--which she does admirably, IMO. I loved it and love her singing and love the soundtrack. If someone else does not- and prefers classic belting voices in that role- or does not like Audra's vocal ticks- or whatever- so be it. I don't know if the show is financially successful- I hope it is- but cheers to Audra for taking on a role that is a challenge for her- and bringing the great music and timeless story- even though it is set in the burlesque era- back to BWAY. I don't care if others did not love it---I did and highly recommend it to anyone who loves Audra and scintillating BWAY musical theater.

For those interested in this sort of thing, Rhino is selling a limited hardback book vinyl edition of the Gypsy cast recording. It comes with a signed photo of Audra. It is $100.