LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#1LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 8:55pm
At the conclusion of LuPone's contract.
Said Roger Berlind in a statement, "I know I speak on behalf of my partners when I say that this production has been one of the most gratifying endeavors of our professional careers. Legendary director Arthur Laurents assembled a superb company lead by the incomparable Patti LuPone. And, while we wish Gypsy could entertain us all much longer, it has become clear to us that there is no way to replace the irreplaceable."
#2re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 8:56pm
No real surprise there. Glad I was able to enjoy it a few times!
Updated On: 11/13/08 at 08:56 PM
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 8:57pm
Oh geez... here we go again.
Patti herself informed the media and everyone on this planet this info over a week ago.
AndAllThatJazz22
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/08
#4re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 8:58pmThanks, we didn't know this or anything.
"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas."
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
#5re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 9:11pm
<---- You can see the crazy in her eyes. ;-)
#6re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 9:16pm
Emma Zaks is missing from the Playbill article cast listing. She's in the official press release regarding the closing...is she in the show or is this a copy/paste error on Playbill's part? Or is Bar/Hart wrong?
Or something more sinister (dun dun DUUNH)??
Sorry, that's just my overactive imagination getting the best of me.
<---- You can see the crazy in her eyes. ;-)
#7re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 9:51pmit's a copy/paste error, most likely. she's listed on the official website.
When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain.
-Kad
#8re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 9:53pmIt makes me sad that Patti has to perform with that attention whore.
BNN
Broadway Star Joined: 12/12/05
#9re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 9:54pm
I was being cautious and wanted to wait for a more official announcement, and I just bought my tickets, Row J Mezz.
IM. SO. EXCITED.
Tick Tock
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#10re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 10:00pm
So sad to see this brilliant production of a brilliant musical with a brilliant cast leave.
I love this production, it's damn near flawless and the best production of a musical on Broadway right now, with what is arguably the best performance on Broadway right now at its center. I'm hopefully going to be at closing night!
#11re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 10:01pmI would love to attend the final show as well - I just wanted to ask, being that I have a slight problem with my balance, how is it in the MEZZ sections? Last time I was in seats like those was three years ago at chicago, and luckily I had two friends with me holding my hand. Is it steep...I'm just too afraid of falling, and having to stand while others have to pass. Which is why I always have to but orch seats (not that I'm complaining, but I would love to save a dollar or two.) I'm just too afraid due to my balance. Will I have trouble? I will go alone to this one.
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#12re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 10:04pmUnless it's the rear mezzanine there is no price difference.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
AndAllThatJazz22
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/08
#13re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 10:07pm
Look at this add.
WRONG GYPSY FELLAS!!!
"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas."
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#15re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 10:17pm
Haha!
BroadwayWorld has weird ads like that sometimes. One time they had something about a Young Frankenstein tour and to click on the picture for dates.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
SweeneyPhanatic
Broadway Star Joined: 1/4/06
#16re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 10:32pmI guess I'll just ask my GYPSY question here so I don't have to make a new thread: I'm planning to see the show in December, but my limited funds only allow me to buy one of the cheaper seats (meaning anything under $100). Will I see alright from the balcony ($32-52, according to Telecharge), or should I spend the 'extra money' ($77) on a seat in the mezzanine?
-- SDG
#17re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 11:12pmThe question is . . . what will the rush scene be like?
I chose, and my world was shaken. So what?
The choice may have been mistaken. The choosing was not.
SweeneyPhanatic
Broadway Star Joined: 1/4/06
#18re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 11:22pmWell with my trip being the weekend before Christmas, I'd like to buy my tickets online beforehand just to be safe. Sure, the economy sucks these days, and people aren't splurging on goodies like live theatre like they used to, but when it's that close to Christmas, I'd rather go into the city knowing I'll be able to see the show. Know what I mean?
-- SDG
RyToast1
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/07
#19re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 11:24pmI knew it was coming, but it's still heartbreaking for me to see it in official writing.
#20re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 11:26pm
SweeneyPhanatic,
I like the front row of the Balcony at the St. James...if you can get front row...it's really not bad...just high up but still close to the stage.
Anything further back in the balcony, and you might have to lean forward to avoid heads from the rows in front of you. But even that is just a minor annoyance, relatively speaking. And if you need to scrimp and save, the Balcony is a great place to hear a big, old Broadway show with a belty star and that fabulous orchestra.
And this show...there ain't a bad seat in the house (with that said, I'd avoid the rear mezz three rows behind the overhang b/c balcony overhangs annoy me). Love love love this revival, and it deserves all the accolades it gets.
<---- You can see the crazy in her eyes. ;-)
#21re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 11:31pmGypsy is usually on TKTS. Take a gamble there.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
SweeneyPhanatic
Broadway Star Joined: 1/4/06
#22re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/13/08 at 11:43pm
Thanks for all the input. I've decided to just go ahead and get a good balcony seat and save my money for souvenirs & stuff (I'm seeing three shows on this trip, and I plan to buy stuff while I can!).
OT time done! Thanks again!
-- SDG
yeah
Featured Actor Joined: 10/2/08
#23re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/14/08 at 11:30amGreat production, great cast, I'm sad to see it go. I'll probably rush it on the final day, just to see if I can score some seats.
#24re: LuPone GYPSY to close March 1
Posted: 11/14/08 at 12:58pm
Not so sad because this show has had an amazingly good run for something that's been revived over and over. 3 acting Tonys, rave reviews for the entire cast. Patti will go on to do her concert tour afterwards, and others will of course move on to do new and exciting shows.
I just went and picked up my ticket today. First row balcony (by choice due to funds and having already seen this production a couple of times). :)
"It's the little things; the details, that distinguish the Barbra Streisands from the Rosalyn Kinds."~Gilmore Girls~
