Gypsy 1959

Opened: May 21, 1959

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Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St. New York, NY

Suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee

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Stephen Sondheim's Connecticut Home Sells for $3.25 Million
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024


The home of late Broadway icon Stephen Sondheim, which BroadwayWorld previously reported was for sale, has sold for $3.25 million. Learn more!

Over 200 Lots of Stephen Sondheim Memorabilia to be Auctioned Off in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024


 Doyle will be auctioning the Collection of Stephen Sondheim on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10am. Learn more about the auction and about Stephen Sondheim.

Review: All-Star Cast Shines in A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY Celebrating Sondheim and Lloyd Webber
by Michael Quintos - Apr 10, 2024


A talented collection of Broadway vets led by Tony winner Betty Buckley gathered together for a one-night-only concert 'A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY: SONDHEIM, LLOYD WEBBER, AND FRIENDS' at Segerstrom Concert Hall on March 28, 2024 to celebrate the legacy—and coincidental same birthdate—of musical theater royalty Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim.

Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga Will Lead STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in LA and on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2024


Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced today the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters (Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Here Lies Love), and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, My Fair Lady), playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 

Review: Patti LuPone Splendidly Sings of A LIFE IN NOTES
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 3, 2024


In the past few years, Patti LuPone has resigned from Actor’s Equity Association and suspended her legendary Broadway career, but as she proved with her Celebrity Series of Boston performance at Symphony Hall on April 2, the three-time Tony Award winner can still command a concert stage.

Ann Kittredge To Celebrate CD Release of ROMANTIC NOTIONS at The Birdland Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024


In celebration of her soon to be released, highly anticipated album, Romantic Notions, a diverse collection of songs on the numerous “notions” of love, Ann Kittredge, will appear at The Birdland Theatre. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

How Often Are Musicals Revived with Their Original Director?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 31, 2024


This time, the reader question was: How often is a musical revived on Broadway directed by its original director?

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 22, 2024
by - Mar 22, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 22, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Red Concepción Performs 'Mister Cellophane' in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Lauren Hilton - Feb 27, 2024


You can see right through him, walk right by him, and never know he's there! Here's an exclusive video sneak peek of Red Concepción performing 'Mister Cellophane' in CHICAGO on Broadway.

PACIFIC OVERTURES, World Premieres & More Set for East West Players 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024


East West Players has unveiled its the 2024 Season. See full programming and lear how to purchase tickets!

Red Concepción Joins CHICAGO as 'Amos Hart' Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome Red Concepción in the role of “Amos Hart” beginning Monday, January 15th at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

Antonio Banderas y Teatro del Soho CaixaBank convocan audiciones para TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCI�"N y GYPSY
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 2, 2024


La fecha límite para la inscripción es el 14 de enero de 2024.

Stephen Sondheim's Manhattan Townhouse Sells To Fan For $7M
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2023


Stephen Sondheim's Manhattan home has been sold to a Sondheim fan!

James T. Lane Will Return to CHICAGO Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome back Broadway triple threat James T. Lane in the role of “Amos Hart” beginning Tuesday, November 21st at the Ambassador Theatre.

How Often Have Parents and Children Appeared in the Same Broadway Show?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 12, 2023


This time, the reader question was: Have parents and children appeared in the same Broadway show together, before Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito in I Need That?

Stephen Sondheim's Connecticut Home Now For Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023


The Connecticut home of the legendary Stephen Sondheim is now for sale. See details about the home of the late Broadway icon.

CHICAGO to Celebrate 27 Year Anniversary on Broadway With $27 Tickets, Historical Plaque Unveiling & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023


On Tuesday, November 14th, the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit musical Chicago celebrates its 27th year as a Broadway institution.

Max Clayton to Join CHICAGO on Broadway as Fred Casely in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023


From River City to Cook County! The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome Broadway veteran Max Clayton in the role of “Fred Casely.”

Max von Essen to Join CHICAGO on Broadway as Billy Flynn in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023


Get the latest news on CHICAGO as Max von Essen takes on the role of Billy Flynn on Broadway this November.

CHICAGO Releases New Block of Tickets Through September 1
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023


A new block of tickets is now on sale through September 1, 2024 for the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

CHICAGO to Welcome Lili Thomas as Matron 'Mama' Morton This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2023


Discover the newest addition to the cast of CHICAGO - Lili Thomas as Matron 'Mama' Morton. Catch her performance at the Ambassador Theatre. Don't miss out on this incredible talent bringing the iconic character to life.

Bringing Together a Shakespeare Classic and Songs by Cole Porter KISS ME, KATE! Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Aug 16, 2023


Kiss Me, Kate! is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack ,with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story involves the production of a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi.

BREAKING: Marta Ribera protagonizará GYPSY en el papel de Rose, dirigido por Antonio Banderas
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jul 21, 2023


El musical se estrenará en el Teatro del Soho CaixaBank de Málaga en octubre de 2024.

Photos/Video: Go Inside Stephen Sondheim's $7M Manhattan Townhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 11, 2023


Stephen Sondheim's Manhattan home is now for sale. The 7 bedroom, 3 bath townhouse in East Midtown has been listed by Michael J. Franco at Compass for $7M. 

BREAKING: El próximo proyecto de Antonio Banderas con el Soho será GYPSY
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 16, 2023


Según ha avanzado la Opinión de Málaga, el actor y empresario desveló el nombre del siguiente proyecto en la gala de fin de curso de la Escuela Superior de Artes Escénicas de Málaga.

Gypsy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Gypsy have there been?
Gypsy has had 21 productions including Broadway which opened in 1959, Broadway which opened in 1959, US Tour which opened in 1961, US Tour which opened in 1961, West End which opened in 1973, Broadway which opened in 1974, Broadway which opened in 1974, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1989, Broadway which opened in 1989, Broadway which opened in 1991, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 2003, Broadway which opened in 2003, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2006, which opened in 2006, Off-Broadway which opened in 2007, Broadway which opened in 2008, Regional (US) which opened in 2014, West End which opened in 2015 and St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has Gypsy been nominated for?
Gypsy has been nominated for several Tony Awards. These include Best Musical, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Milton Rosenstock, Best Costume Design for Raoul Pene Du Bois, Best Direction of a Musical for Jerome Robbins, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Jo Mielziner.

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