GYPSY Reviews — Page 11

FOA, I feel the same way as you 100%! Thats what I adore about this show...the different interpretations actresses can have and the power it still has!

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Gypsy,

When have Elphaba or I said anything negative about Ms. LuPone's performance. I was correcting factual errors about whether there was anymosity between the two leading ladies and whether Bernadette was always the Rose attached to the 2003 revival. I have made no remarks about Patti's interpretation of Rose or Bernadette's (within this thread). You want to stress that there are valid interpretations. I agree. I want to stress that people should not state something as fact, when it is in fact wrong, and when they are proven wrong, act like I am the one who brought the whole thing up and tell me I can google all I want. Patti's interview in the Washington Post was widely discussed at the time it ran so I saw no initial need to post it but I was essentially accused of lying or living "in my head" until I produced a link. Therefore I did. To prove that PalJoey was wrong about Patti being cast in the London version first or ever (and one poster stating well obviously PalJoey is right about Patti being cast originally by Mendes), I produced another link before I was accused of living my own fantasy again.

These were the only points I have made within this thread. Nothing about my opinions and nothing bashing Ms. LuPone's performance. It would nice if we could all appreciate different takes on iconic roles. It would also be nice if we can keep facts straight and remain adult about it.

And preschool continues ...

Pity we can't just have a discussion among fellow theater lovers.

Good point, Tom.

I much rather have a 25 piece orchestra than a 14 piece orchestra because they had to get a real dog and lamb.

Updated On: 3/28/08 at 03:44 PM

The unions won't allow that yet on Broadway. Just enhanced "cans". Touring productions, however, might go that route.

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But I do believe the critics are right that LuPone is the closest we will get to Merman in the role.

^^^ I said that in my 10/10 Report on LuPONE GYPSY!

Ed- Pls go see GYPSY.. Miss Patti's Mama Rose is a different animal here now than CC.
and can you do that for me?

J*

Anyone see the big line outside the St. James for tickets today? I would've taken a picture, but I didn't feel like getting out my phone.

Oh, good answer! It would be a shame NOT to record this.

They never record during previews. Everyone is under too much pressure.

Time Life/Warner Bros Records is releasing it. It will be the most complete recording of Gypsy ever, with 6 cut songs from the original Broadway production, one using a newly found original Sid Ramin-Robert Ginzler orchestration, and Patti singing "Mama's Talking Soft."

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If anyone is interested I'm uploading all the Gypsy pictures that I've gathered from reviews, the site, and BarlowHartman. I'll Edit this or post again when it's done.

edit: It is a PSD so don't bother opening it if you don't have Photoshop:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/505k1b

Updated On: 3/28/08 at 04:42 PM

NY1 is a rave.
No matter how many times they produce it on Broadway, "Gypsy" is indestructible. Critics are left to quibble about interpretation and pacing, but it's a virtually foolproof show that tests the mettle of our best talents - and what exceptional talents this time around.

Under the direction of bookwriter Arthur Laurents who staged two previous Broadway productions, the third time may be the charm. With an extraordinary performance by Patti LuPone and a company that is nearly flawless, this "Gypsy" is quite simply phenomenal!

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This "Gypsy" doesn't seem as much Rose's show or even Gypsy Rose Lee's, as an integrated tale of a family trapped by misguided ambitions and unrealized dreams. Still as entertaining as ever, Laurents and his superb company have successfully peeled away the layers of this musical masterpiece to expose more of the deeply universal and timeless drama within.

I feel like it's ridiculous that I can be this happy from reading reviews.

Updated On: 3/28/08 at 06:29 PM