GYPSY To Close August 17, 2025 — Page 8

getatme said: "Felt very honored to have been at the closing performance this afternoon. I know this production and its performances havebeen divisive, but it is one that I think has grown leaps and bounds since first preview and my appreciation for the work of all artists involved deepened with each visit.

This afternoon was an enthusiastic, but incredibly respectful audience. Loud cheering when appropriate, a restrained number of standing ovations, and an incredibly joyous curtain call.

I won't go on about the performances because I know people will disagree, but I found the main trio's performances grew and settled over the run and these past few times I've gone I have been floored by the work Audra, Danny, and Joy were doing on that stage. Maybe the production will be "dismissedmore and more over time," but it is one I will remember for a very long time.

To the person who said George C. Wolfe didn't want to speak because he was probably embarrassed, that's a lovely fantasy for you, but it's more likely they withheld speeches because curtain call started at 6:02pm and they were already in over time."

I agree and support this statement 100%. Saw this production twice and was impressed both times. So glad I brought my brother back to see Gypsy for his first time.

Jarethan said: "Ftworthguy said: "I was lucky enough to see this production. While I realize some people (no pun intended) had issue with Audra's vocal performance, she was one of the great actors to play Rose -- it was absolutely transcendent. And I loved her in the role so much"

I saw Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Linda Lavin, Bernadette Peters, Julia Murney (Cape Playhouse), Audra MacDonald and, on film, Bette Midler and Rosalind Russell, many of them multiple times. I did not see Patti Lupone because I was 'all Gypsy'd out' at the time and had limited slots available in one of my trips to NYC while it was open.

Of them all, the only one who I felt was wrong in the role was Audra. I didn't really have a problem with throat voice vs. chest voice at all. She has a great voice for the ages and who says that the songs can't be sung a little differently from everyone else.I did have a problem with Rose's Turn. I felt that her vocal inflections were just 'too black' for a character who never would have been black in the real world.

I've been reading your posts on here long enough to give you the benefit of the doubt, but there's probably a better way to word this, brother. And for future reference, the term is "head voice" not "throat voice." No snark intended, I appreciate your reviews etc.

CarlosAlberto said: "GiantsInTheSky2 said: "Jesus Christ. Let me guess how you felt about a black mermaid,Jarethan."

This is nonsense, the mermaid is a fictional character, whereas Rose Hovick was a real individual who was not black."

But in this production she was black. And it's not like Gypsy is true-to-life anyway.

Dancingthrulife2 said: "CarlosAlberto said: "GiantsInTheSky2 said: "Jesus Christ. Let me guess how you felt about a black mermaid,Jarethan."

This is nonsense, the mermaid is a fictional character, whereas Rose Hovick was a real individual who was not black."



It was adapted from a memoir whose narrative June Havoc later published her own to counter.

The show was also titled a musical "fable." Sure your grade school teacher taught you what that word means."

Well one thing I’m sure of is your grade school teacher didn’t teach you how not to be a snarky b!tch.

Dancingthrulife2 said: "The best thing about Audra is her book scenes are next level compared to other Roses"

Who said that? Besides you, of course.

CarlosAlberto said: "Dancingthrulife2 said: "CarlosAlberto said: "GiantsInTheSky2 said: "Jesus Christ. Let me guess how you felt about a black mermaid,Jarethan."

This is nonsense, the mermaid is a fictional character, whereas Rose Hovick was a real individual who was not black."


It was adapted from a memoir whose narrative June Havoc later published her own to counter.

The show was also titled a musical "fable." Sure your grade school teacher taught you what that word means."

Well one thing I’m sure of is your grade school teacher didn’t teach you how not to be a snarky b!tch."

I mean, ad hominem is pretty advanced in English so maybe middle school is a high bar here. But I’m sure your grade school teacher taught you to be more imaginative with your use of words and build an eclectic lexicon. :)

Dancingthrulife2 said: "CarlosAlberto said: "GiantsInTheSky2 said: "Jesus Christ. Let me guess how you felt about a black mermaid,Jarethan."

This is nonsense, the mermaid is a fictional character, whereas Rose Hovick was a real individual who was not black."

It was adapted from a memoir whose narrative June Havoc later published her own to counter.

The show was also titled a musical "fable." Sure your grade school teacher taught you what that word means."

Sure you're musical theater books taught you it was only labeled "A Musical Fable" to keep June Havoc from suing.