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Posted: 3/27/08 at 11:05pm
I'm sorry, but it deserved it's own thread.
Many, many theatre-goers have hailed the value, no, NEED, for the current Broadway revival of "Gypsy." And yet, there have been countless slams and bitter diatribes about why "Gypsy" again? Why "Gypsy" now? Why "Gypsy" with Patti LuPone?
Because of the ideal cast found in Ms. LuPone, Ms. Benanti, Mr. Gaines, Ms. Larkin, and Mr. Yazbeck under the superb direction of Mr. Laurents. That's why.
The critics have weighed in the production has not only been embraced, but adored. Mr. Brantley has written an all out rave and love letter to the production, the ENTIRE cast, and the director. Feel free to read his thoughts here:
http://theater2.nytimes.com/2008/03/28/theater/reviews/28gyps.html?ref=theater
Welcome, "Gypsy"! It sure as hell wasn't too soon!
Many, many theatre-goers have hailed the value, no, NEED, for the current Broadway revival of "Gypsy." And yet, there have been countless slams and bitter diatribes about why "Gypsy" again? Why "Gypsy" now? Why "Gypsy" with Patti LuPone?
Because of the ideal cast found in Ms. LuPone, Ms. Benanti, Mr. Gaines, Ms. Larkin, and Mr. Yazbeck under the superb direction of Mr. Laurents. That's why.
The critics have weighed in the production has not only been embraced, but adored. Mr. Brantley has written an all out rave and love letter to the production, the ENTIRE cast, and the director. Feel free to read his thoughts here:
http://theater2.nytimes.com/2008/03/28/theater/reviews/28gyps.html?ref=theater
Welcome, "Gypsy"! It sure as hell wasn't too soon!
