GYPSY Reviews

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GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:34pm

AM New York is a Rave:

Why is "Gypsy" back only five years since its last Broadway revival? Because (1) Patti LuPone is ready to play Mama Rose; (2) Arthur Laurents, who hated Sam Mendes' revival, wants to redirect it; (3) Laurents and LuPone patched up their feud; and (4) "Gypsy" is the best musical. Ever. If "La Boheme" and "Hamlet" receive annual revivals, why can't "Gypsy"?

Two summers ago, LuPone performed the role in a Chicago concert. Last summer, she did the show at City Center. Now the production has transferred to Broadway with nearly its entire cast, including Laura Benanti and Boyd Gaines, both of whom are outstanding...

http://www.amny.com/entertainment/stage/am-gypsy0329,0,2260605.story

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#2

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:37pm

Nice!!! If some of you don't want to read the newly staged ending..don't read the last paragraph of the review.

I can't wait for more.

#3

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:37pm

"This is arguably the definitive production of what is unquestionably a perfect musical."

My thoughts exactly!

#4

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:38pm

Hasnt opened yet!

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A young actress with Noel coward after a dreadful opening night performance said to him 'Well, i knew my lines backwards this morning!'' Noels fast reply was ''Yes dear, and thats exactly how you said them tonight'!'

#5

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:38pm

"In three months, we suspect LuPone will reach for a well-earned Tony."

Ahhh, loving it!!!

#6

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:39pm

I'm guessing reviews will follow suit with the Encores! set, where almost every review was a rave.

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"Y'know, I think Bertolt Brecht was rolling in his grave."
-Nellie McKay on the 2006 Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera, in which she played Polly Peachum

#7

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:39pm

Hasnt opened yet!

Opens tonight.

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#8

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:40pm

Exactly! Im in my hotel now getting ready to go!

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A young actress with Noel coward after a dreadful opening night performance said to him 'Well, i knew my lines backwards this morning!'' Noels fast reply was ''Yes dear, and thats exactly how you said them tonight'!'

#9

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:41pm

Wickedboy, All Broadway reviews pour in the evening and night of the opening.

#10

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:43pm

I so want to see Patti.

#11

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:44pm

Ok, its not the way its done the Uk then. Reviews are banned before the opening night. Some papers, the day after, are printed too early to carry the reviews so they trickle in over the following 2 or 3 days. x

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A young actress with Noel coward after a dreadful opening night performance said to him 'Well, i knew my lines backwards this morning!'' Noels fast reply was ''Yes dear, and thats exactly how you said them tonight'!'

#12

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:45pm

"This is arguably the definitive production of what is unquestionably a perfect musical."

Is Mr. Windman old enough to have attended the original production??? Or the Lansbury revival? Or even the Tyne Daly
revial??? He looks very young in his photo.

Just wonder how he can call this the definitive production.
Lets argue.

#13

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:48pm

Can we NOT argue, Mr. Director? And just enjoy the reviews.

Every Gypsy thread turns into arguing because of 2 or 3 members.

Updated On: 3/27/08 at 04:48 PM

#14

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:49pm

I hate it when pull qoutes don't provide the entire line.
It should read:

"In three months, we suspect LuPone will reach for a well-earned Tony, which will be snatched up by Faith Prince from under her nose."

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PEACE.

#15

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:50pm

And deservedly so!

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A young actress with Noel coward after a dreadful opening night performance said to him 'Well, i knew my lines backwards this morning!'' Noels fast reply was ''Yes dear, and thats exactly how you said them tonight'!'

#16

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:51pm

no it doesn't
yes it does
no it doesn't
yes it does
no it doesn't

....so i am so so torn... patti or sunday? what should i see??

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#17

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:52pm

Affair!

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A young actress with Noel coward after a dreadful opening night performance said to him 'Well, i knew my lines backwards this morning!'' Noels fast reply was ''Yes dear, and thats exactly how you said them tonight'!'

#18

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 4:57pm

Does anyone take him seriously?

Updated On: 3/27/08 at 04:57 PM

#19

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 5:09pm

Who? Laurents? Not too much.

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PEACE.

#20

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 5:11pm

Maybe his momma. But she's needs him to clean out her kennel so its a bit suspect.

#21

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 5:11pm

I just listened to the audio of Matt Windman's review, and I don't think I can take that review seriously anymore lol. I can't wait to read the other reviews...

#22

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 5:19pm

I suspect it'll open to raves, and something tells me Brantley will change his lukewarm review of Patti's performance to a more solid positive notice.

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#23

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 5:22pm

How can anyone take seriously a line like "This is arguably the definitive production of what is unquestionably a perfect musical" ? Translation: "This is beyond awesome, man!!!!"

I know 8th graders whose writing is more articulate, sophisticated and persuasive than this. As Truman Capote once said, "That's not writing. That's typing."

Not trying to be mean, but, really!

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#24

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 5:27pm

I was there Tues night as was Brantley. He had BIG smile on his face. Her performance has changed for the better since the summer production, as has everyones... We'll see...

And HI Pennywise!!

I understand your comment, but the show Tues was so "awesome" that I, also, was reduced to a bubbling idiot! Hehehe.

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#25

re: GYPSY Reviews

Posted: 3/27/08 at 5:31pm

^^^^^^




I hope this thread doesn't get too nasty. But I have a feeling that a lot more haters will make there presence know here as the night progresses.

Updated On: 3/27/08 at 05:31 PM