Gypsy tour starting Fall '07

[Janean]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 12:35am

Our local group that books "Broadway" tours just announced today, and next February they're bringing in Gypsy. The production is done by Phoenix Entertainment (one of the backers of the Grease TV talent search right now) and one hidden spot on the website mentions that it's "hot on the heels of the recent Broadway revival." Best optimistic guess - it'll be based on the LuPone/Encores production. Pessimist guess - they're just taking advantage of timing (the promo materials focus on the score and its place in theatrical history. Even the promo video on the site is a montage of FILM VERSIONS). But the fact that CC announced just over a week ago, and Phoenix has its ducks in a row already is a little coincidental, don'tcha think?
Anyone know anything about this tour? I did hear through backstage.com that they auditioned a few kids in January for the tour.
In any case, I guess the debut of a tour in fall '07 means that they're not going to do a Broadway transfer of it.
BroadwayMatinee.com

[musicman_17082]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 1:09am

I know nothing about the show nor the tour...

other than they just announced it coming to my area too and I was rather excited!!!

Can't wait to see it.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 1:16am

Sally Struthers will be playing Rose!

[notsovirginmary]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 2:39am

They held two open calls and some callbacks from earlier auditions recently.
I was called to go in because they were looking for a petite adult (over 1 to swing the children's roles.. which sounds pretty terrible if you ask me. I couldn't go, but I'm very curious as to whether they actually end up casting someone for that purpose. I just can't imagine an 18 year old Baby June. It defeats the purpose of two people playing the role. Why not just have Dainty June play both parts when the little one is out?

Updated On: 3/29/07 at 02:39 AM

[ahmelie]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 5:33am

With LuPone, ya think?

[JasonM12480]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 8:29am

Kathy Halenda is playing Mama Rose. Patti LuPone and Bernadette will not be touring.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 8:33am

Sueleen, get your OCD scrip refilled, STAT!

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 8:46am

Rath, Clown U called, you may pick up your honorary sense of humor any time.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 8:47am

Is yours still on backorder?

[Hanna from Hamburg]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 8:52am

Does Walmart still stock that? I thought that fell off their shelves along with the falling prices (when employee harrassment really kicked into high gear).

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 8:55am

Maybe that's why I don't have one - no Walmarts in my area.

Sue, is that what happened to yours as well?

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 8:58am

Ahhhahahaha. You are killing me.KILLING ME! If this is your comic monologue it is no wonder you can't even get cast at a fishing convention. Oh, STOP!

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 9:00am

At least we have one thing in common - we find each other's senses of humors to be completely non-existent.

However, I don't place a "disclaimer" on my sig in the desperate hope that someone WILL find me amusing one day.

Updated On: 3/29/07 at 09:00 AM

[JasonM12480]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 9:14am

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnndddd back on topic, please. LOL

I find you ALL amusing :)

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 9:18am

LOL! Who is Kathy Halenda?

[Hanna from Hamburg]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 9:27am

Rath / Sue -- maybe I got the last sense of humor off the Walmart shelf . . . I find both of you to be QUITE amusing. Maybe they are having a recall on it like the tainted petfood.

(why did I bring that up??? now I'm about to cry!)

[JasonM12480]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 9:44am

Kathy Halenda credits include 11 national tours ("Oliver", "42nd Street", "Grand Hotel", "Jolson" & more), and nearly 200 regional and stock productions throughout the United States. Kathy has also toured the U.S. with her one-woman shows, "Sophie Tucker - Last of the Red Hot Mamas", and "Brassy Broads of Broadway". She is both a Helen Hayes & Irene Ryan Award nominee/winner. She was most recently seen as Mame Dennis in Barksdale Theatre's production of "Mame" in Richmond, VA this past winter.

As someone who knows Kathy personally, and can attest to her talent, she will be exquisite as Mama Rose, and truly delight audiences with her sass, her attitude, her fantastic voice and persona, and most of all - her enormous heart. She'll knock your socks off when she comes to your town.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 9:45am

Thanks, Jason. She sounds very talented. Congratulations to her.

[Janean]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 11:25am

Thanks for the update, Jason! Much appreciated.
JJ

[Amneris]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 1:36pm

I made it to the finals for Louise and got cut But,the girl who got Louise is from Long Island and she's quite talented. Her name is Missy Dowse.

[singtopher]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 4:26pm

My buddy Adam is in the tour. I know he was in the final callbacks for Tulsa, however I don't know if he got the part.

[Amneris]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 4:42pm

it seemed to me that the casting people wanted tall girls. Every single girl remaining for Louise/Blondes were 5'7 and over. I think the tour is in great hands though. Everyone called back were really amazing singers and dancers.

[Fiyero2]

Posted: 3/29/07 at 5:03pm

I Know Louise will be played by Missy Dowse
she just played JO in the Long Island Premiere of Little Women and is AMAZING!

Posted: 4/9/07 at 8:42pm

yay! i didnt get to see either little women (sorry dan) but i heard she was absolulty amazing and blew everyone away.

[JsnWse]

Posted: 4/9/07 at 8:59pm

My friend just got called to be a Farmboy/Uncle Jocko. Pretty scary that a Farmboy is doubling up as Uncle Jocko.. but it's a road show and Consolidation is the key. It will be based off of the 2003 Revival, using most of the costumes & the set pieces.