Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?

[Dollypop]

Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#1

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:08pm

Post your feelings.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[PiraguaGuy2]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#2

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:10pm

Oh Dolly. You're so wacky and spontaneous.

Formerly SirNotAppearing - Joined 3/08

[CapnHook]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#2

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:10pm

Huh? GYPSY? What's that?

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

[Theatreboy49]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#3

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:12pm

While I consider Spring Awakening my 3rd favorite show of all time (next to only Spiderwoman and Sweeney) and will miss it dearly, Gypsy is the best show I ever have and quite possibly ever will see. It was a performance for the ages and am thrilled to have seen it and wish it could come back to entertain us again.

<------ Me and my friends with patti Lupone at my friends afterparty for her concert with audra mcdonald during the summer of 2007.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado

[Dollypop]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#4

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:14pm

I can't believe how much I miss GYPSY. I've been playing all my recordings of the score since last Sunday.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[KathyGriffinLovesYou]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#5

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:14pm

I'd miss it if I didn't know it'll be revived once more sometime in the VERY near future.

[PiraguaGuy2]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#6

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:16pm

I've said it before and I'll say it again...

ALL BLACK GYPSY!
It's happening, people.

Starring Tonya Pinkins, Hinton Battle, Anika Noni Rose, Kenita R. Miller, and Rogelio Douglas Jr.

Formerly SirNotAppearing - Joined 3/08

[Theatreboy49]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#7

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:17pm

Actually Piragua Guy that would be pretty damn amazing.

<------ Me and my friends with patti Lupone at my friends afterparty for her concert with audra mcdonald during the summer of 2007.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado

[Dollypop]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#8

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:17pm

And Tessie Tura will be played by Whoopie, right?

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[PiraguaGuy2]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#9

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:17pm

It wasn't a joke.

Formerly SirNotAppearing - Joined 3/08

[BroadwayBound115]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#10

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:17pm

PiraguaGuy I couldn't agree more. But I kind of wanted LaChanze, but Tonya Pinkins is a great choice as well!

[nealb1]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#11

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:18pm

When is Carol Channing doing GYPSY?

[PiraguaGuy2]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#12

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:18pm

Hopefully never ever.

Formerly SirNotAppearing - Joined 3/08

[Dollypop]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#13

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:20pm

I'd love to see Carol play Mazeppa. Actually, she studied ballet, so Tessie Tura might be a good fit for her, too!

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[Dollypop]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#14

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:24pm

Actually, the more I think of Carol playing Tessie Tura, the more I like it. Imagine how she'd deliver such lines as "Tough titty," "Hey you with the neck," and "Where have you been playing? The Vatican?"!!!!!!

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[MrSweetNAwful]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#15

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:40pm

I'm on board for an all black Gypsy.

PINKINS
GYPSY
2011

You're reminding me of people you hear at the movies asking questions every ten seconds, "Who is that? Why is that guy walking down the street? Who's that lady coming up to him? Uh-oh, why did that car go by? Why is it so dark in this theater?" - FindingNamo on strummergirl

"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor

"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl

"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott

[B3TA07]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#16

Posted: 1/19/09 at 6:49pm

I don't get it. Hahaha

-Benjamin
--http://www.benjaminadgate.com/

[Unknown User]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#17

Posted: 1/19/09 at 7:05pm

Lillias White as Madame Rose. That I'd see.

[CurtisTaylorJr2]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#18

Posted: 1/19/09 at 7:16pm

I agree about Lillias White, if there is ever an all-Black Gypsy done, she should be Mama Rose. Her Rose's Turn would be something else.

[BNN]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#19

Posted: 1/19/09 at 7:27pm

I actually love that idea, especially if Kenita Miller plays June and Anika Noni Rose is Louise. I would probably pass out in theatre.

Tick Tock

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#20

Posted: 1/19/09 at 7:37pm

I miss it incredibly, I want it back!

[legally_popular]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#21

Posted: 1/19/09 at 8:14pm

Yes, I miss Gypsy terribly. I'm glad I saw Spring once while it was open, but I'm not really saddened by its closing. Gypsy was the only closing I was genuinely sad about. I've been listening to the cast recording (and final show...), looking at pictures, and just remembering what an amazing final performance it was. No matter how many revivals come after it, nothing can top this cast and the performances they gave.

[NYC_or_Bust]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#22

Posted: 1/19/09 at 8:28pm

Phylicia Rashad as Rose
Anika Noni Rose as Louise
Kenita R Miller as June
Norm Lewis as Herbie
Lachanze as Tessie Tura
Wanda Sykes as Mazeppa

It will never happen, but its fun to dream lol

I adore the black band holding on the Phantom's mask. ~ Jenna2

[MrSweetNAwful]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#23

Posted: 1/19/09 at 11:46pm

Wanda as Mazeppa, lmfao!!!
I'd love to see that, I can hear her in my head now singing "Once I was a schlepa! Now I'm Ms. Mazeppa!"

You're reminding me of people you hear at the movies asking questions every ten seconds, "Who is that? Why is that guy walking down the street? Who's that lady coming up to him? Uh-oh, why did that car go by? Why is it so dark in this theater?" - FindingNamo on strummergirl

"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor

"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl

"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott

[Brick]

re: Now that SPRING AWAKENING has closed, does anyone still miss GYPSY?#24

Posted: 1/20/09 at 12:07am

Count me in.