West End's GYPSY Starring Imelda Staunton to Close, Nov. 28
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 24, 2015
Jonathan Kent's five-star production of Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton as Rose will have its final performance on 28 November 2015 as previously announced. Having smashed the all time box office record at the Savoy Theatre and subsequently recouped, Kent's production originally opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre in October last year. Following a second set of five-star reviews, producers Michael Harrison and David Ian announced an extension to the West End run in April.
Rialto Chatter: West End GYPSY Starring Imelda Staunton to Be Filmed for Broadcast, Release?
by Rialto Chatter - Sep 15, 2015
According to an email sent to a ticket buyer and alerted to BroadwayWorld.com, plans are underway for the BBC to film the London production during the first week of October for potential broadcast and release. At this time no official announcement of either has been made, and the Savoy Theatre's Twitter account has long denied filming being planned, but stay tuned to BroadwayWorld.com for the latest.
West End's GYPSY Breaks Savoy Box Office Records
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 29, 2015
Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian today announce that Jonathan Kent's 5 star production of Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton has smashed the all time box office record at the Savoy Theatre taking £408,300 for performances ending 25 April 2015. Harrison and Ian said: 'We are thrilled that this amazing record has been achieved in the 1089 seat Savoy Theatre and are delighted that we have been able to extend our run through November this year.'
West End's GYPSY Extends Booking Period
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 20, 2015
Jonathan Kent's critically acclaimed production of Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton as the indomitable Rose today announces an extension to the run at the Savoy Theatre with booking now to 28 November 2015. Kent's production originally opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre in October last year with the West End transfer opening last week when the production received a second set of five star reviews.
Photo Flash: First Look at Imelda Staunton, Angela Lansbury and More at Opening Night Party of Savoy Theatre's GYPSY
by Matt Smith - Apr 16, 2015
Gypsy opened in the West End last night, Tuesday 15 April 2015 at the Savoy Theatre, London. Directed by Jonathan Kent with book by Arthur Laurents, Gypsy has music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, choreography by Stephen Mear, designs by Anthony Ward, musical direction and orchestration by Nicholas Skilbeck, lighting by Mark Henderson and sound by Paul Groothuis.
Photo Flash: Lara Pulver and Gemma Sutton Join Imelda Staunton in West End's GYPSY
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 2, 2015
Joining Imelda Staunton, who stars as the indomitable Momma Rose in the West End transfer of Jonathan Kent's production of Gypsy, are Lara Pulver and Gemma Sutton who reprise the roles of Louise and June respectively in the five star Chichester Festival Theatre production, while Peter Davison joins the cast to play Herbie. The cast also features Dan Burton as Tulsa, Billy Hartman as Uncle Jocko, Jack Chissick as Mr Goldstone, Anita Louise Combe as Tessie Tura, Harry Dickman as Pop, Lucinda Shaw as Mother, Roger Dipper as L.A., Louise Gold as Mazeppa, Clare Halse as Majorie May, Tom Hodgkins as Mr Weber, Kieran Jae as Yonkers, Julie Legrand as Electra, Danielle Morris as Geraldine, Luke Street as Little Rock, Damien Poole as Kansas, Lauren Hall as Delores and Natalie Woods as Agnes. Ensemble members include Liz Ewing, Lauren Ingram, Tom Murphy and Phillip Catchpole. The casting of the roles of Baby June and Baby Louise will be announced shortly.
Farmington Players Present LEGALLY BLONDE, Now thru 5/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013
Blondes may have more fun, but Elle Woods proves she's 'more than meets the eye' in the romantic musical comedy Legally Blonde running tonight, April 26-May 18 at The Farmington Players Barn in Farmington Hills.
Farmington Players to Present LEGALLY BLONDE, 4/26-5/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2013
Blondes may have more fun, but Elle Woods proves she's 'more than meets the eye' in the romantic musical comedy Legally Blonde running April 26-May 18 at the Farmington Players Barn in Farmington Hills.
Jenny O'Leary, Paddy Glynn, Mark Anderson & More Star in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Union Theatre, Now thru Jan 5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2012
The untold story of 'The Princess and the Pea', ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, will play today, 29th November 2012 - 5th January 2013 at the Union Theatre, featuring music by MARY RODGERS, lyrics by MARSHALL BARER and book by JAY THOMPSON, DEAN FULLER and MARSHALL BARER.