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Gypsy Rose Lee

Gypsy Rose Lee is an actor, source material, playwright whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Threepenny Opera, Star and Garter, and Du Barry Was A Lady.

Also Credited As: Rose Louise

Date of Birth: January 08, 1911

Date of Death: April 26, 1970 (59)

Birth Place: Seattle, WA, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

The Threepenny Opera
[US Tour]
National Tour, 1961
Jenny
Star and Garter
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1942
Gloria Pinkee, Nurse, The Girl on the Police Gazette, The Lady that's known as "Lou", Jennie Windsor, "Star and Garter Girls" Singer, "I Can't Strip to Brahms" Performer
Du Barry Was A Lady
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1939
May Daly [Replacement]
Ziegfeld Follies of 1936
[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 1936
Nurse, Miss Gherkin, Dolores Del Morgan, "I Can't Get Started With You" Singer, Mrs. Higgins, Lady De Vere, "The Economic Situation" Singer
Ziegfeld Follies of 1936
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1936
Performer

Writing

The Naked Genius
Playwright
Gypsy
Source Material

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Movies

Stage Door Canteen
[ 1943 ] Gypsy Rose Lee
Belle of the Yukon
[ 1944 ] Belle De Valle
Doll Face
[ 1945 ] writer
Babes in Bagdad
[ 1952 ] Zohara
Muchachas de Bagdad
[ 1953 ] Zohara
Wind Across the Everglades
[ 1958 ] Mrs. Bradford
The Stripper
[ 1963 ] Madame Olga
The Trouble with Angels
[ 1966 ] Mrs. Phipps

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Dita Von Teese to Extend VOLTAIRE Residency With New Vegas Dates
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

Dita Von Teese will continue her burlesque residency at Voltaire inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, adding new performances featuring couture costumes and Bob Mackie showgirl designs.
GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE Cast Set for Skylight Music Theatre Season Opener Photo
GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE Cast Set for Skylight Music Theatre Season Opener
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026

Janet Metz, Andrew Varela and Mona Swain will lead Skylight Music Theatre's production of GYPSY: A Musical Fable, directed by Michael Unger in Milwaukee's Cabot Theatre.
GYPSY to Open at Second Street Players' Riverfront Theater Photo
GYPSY to Open at Second Street Players' Riverfront Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026

Second Street Players will present GYPSY at their Riverfront Theater in Milford, DE, featuring Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim's score, including 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' and 'Rose's Turn.'
GYPSY in Japan: Producers Walk Back Title Change Ahead of 2026 Revival Photo
GYPSY in Japan: Producers Walk Back Title Change Ahead of 2026 Revival
by Joshua Wright - May 8, 2026

The Japanese revival of GYPSY will retain its original title when it returns to the stage in 2026, reversing an earlier decision to present the production under the name 'Rose.'
GYPSY To Be Presented By Theatre Tulsa At Tulsa Performing Arts Center Photo
GYPSY To Be Presented By Theatre Tulsa At Tulsa Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026

Theatre Tulsa invites audiences to experience one of the greatest musicals ever written as Gypsy takes the stage at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center April 24 through May 3. 
Opera House Theatre Company Announces Full Cast for GYPSY, Starring NaTasha Yvette Wi Photo
Opera House Theatre Company Announces Full Cast for GYPSY, Starring NaTasha Yvette Williams
by Gillian Blum - Apr 12, 2026

Opera House Theatre Company announced the full cast for its summer production of Gypsy, running June 18-28 at Thalian Hall, starring NaTasha Yvette Williams.
Review: ANNIE at Palm Canyon Theatre Photo
Review: ANNIE at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Dec 5, 2025

Palm Canyon Theatre’s holiday-season production of “Annie” is a radiant reminder that optimism and heart can light even the darkest of times. Directed and choreographed by Se Layne, with musical direction by Linda Mack Berven, this beloved musical bursts with warmth, humor, and dazzling performances. Running November 28 through December 21, 2025, the production captures the spirit of the Great Depression-era story while infusing it with a fresh, contemporary energy that makes it feel timeless.
Feature: GYPSY at Rivertown Theaters For The Performing Arts Photo
Feature: GYPSY at Rivertown Theaters For The Performing Arts
by Tara Bennett - Nov 3, 2025

After more than a decade, Rivertown Theaters' Co-Artistic/Managing Director Gary Rucker is revisiting one of musical theatre's most celebrated works with a production of GYPSY that runs through November 9.
Review: BARBARINO’S BIG NITE OUT at Lips Is a Throwback to Old NYC Nightlife Photo
Review: BARBARINO’S BIG NITE OUT at Lips Is a Throwback to Old NYC Nightlife
by Andrew Poretz - Oct 8, 2025

BARBARINO’S BIG NIGHT OUT is one of those old-school shows you might have heard happened “back in the day” that always induces retroactive “FOMO.” The monthly show is a throwback to a wilder, crazier New York nightlife.
GYPSY Plays Final Broadway Performance Photo
GYPSY Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2025

Broadway says goodbye to Gypsy, which concludes its Broadway run at the Majestic Theatre after 28 previews and 269 regular performances. Take a look back at the production and its historic Broadway run.
GYPSY to Open at Palo Alto Players in September Photo
GYPSY to Open at Palo Alto Players in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025

Palo Alto Players will open its landmark 95th season with the Broadway classic GYPSY. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the upcoming production!
Gayle King to Host Black Theatre Night Performance of GYPSY Photo
Gayle King to Host Black Theatre Night Performance of GYPSY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2025

Gayle King will host a one-night-only Black Theatre Night performance of the revival of GYPSY at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
GYPSY 2024 Broadway Cast Recording Out on CD and VINYL Now Photo
GYPSY 2024 Broadway Cast Recording Out on CD and VINYL Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2025

The Gypsy: 2024 Broadway Cast Recording – starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald – in CD and vinyl editions is out now. Learn more and see how to purchase!
Audra McDonald to Perform This Sunday's GYPSY Matinee Photo
Audra McDonald to Perform This Sunday's GYPSY Matinee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025

Audra McDonald will star as Rose in Gypsy on Broadway for the Sunday, July 20th 3pm matinee. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
GYPSY Announces Final Broadway Performance Photo
GYPSY Announces Final Broadway Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025

The Broadway revival of Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald and directed by George C. Wolfe, will play its final performance on August 17, 2025, at the Majestic Theatre. The award-winning production, praised for its historic casting and five Tony nominations, will have played 28 previews and 269 regular performances.
GYPSY is Coming to The CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck Photo
GYPSY is Coming to The CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025

Up In One Productions will present Gypsy, often considered the greatest American musical, live, onstage at The CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck. Learn more!
Hot Tickets of the Week: GYPSY, DEATH BECOMES HER, and More Photo
Hot Tickets of the Week: GYPSY, DEATH BECOMES HER, and More
by Team BWW - Jul 14, 2025

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting July 14, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!
BLANCHARD’S TURN: A KILLER GYPSY MUSICAL Comes To The Green Room 42 Photo
BLANCHARD’S TURN: A KILLER GYPSY MUSICAL Comes To The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025

From the creators who broke the internet during the TikTok ban comes Blanchard's Turn: A Killer Gypsy Musical, a bold, camp-fueled concert staging premiering this month.
Montego Glover to Play Sunday Matinee Performances as 'Rose' in GYPSY Photo
Montego Glover to Play Sunday Matinee Performances as 'Rose' in GYPSY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025

Following her one week run earlier this month during Audra McDonald’s vacation, Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will return to star as “Rose” in GYPSY during Sunday matinee performances. Learn more!
A History of Pop Music Bio-Musicals Photo
A History of Pop Music Bio-Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 29, 2025

Just In Time’s origin story as well as overall conceit has much in common with one of Broadway’s very first jukebox musicals, which was ahead of its time. In 1985, Leader of the Pack, telling the story of pop singer-songwriter Ellie Greenwich, opened at the Ambassador on Broadway. Learn all about pop music bio-musicals here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gypsy Rose Lee been in?

Gypsy Rose Lee has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Gypsy Rose Lee been in?

Gypsy Rose Lee has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has Gypsy Rose Lee written?

Gypsy Rose Lee has written 2 shows including The Naked Genius (Playwright), Gypsy (Source Material).

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