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What is the History of Mexican Performers on Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 4, 2025

The terrific new musical Real Women Have Curves brings the story of a Mexican family to Broadway. Ana is a first-generation Mexican-American who dreams of becoming a journalist and must navigate being the only one with American citizenship in her family as she finds her own way in the world. Artists from Mexico have brought great and important work to the Broadway stage over the years.

Interview: Camille A. Brown Shares the Advice That Changed Everything
by Caitlin Hornik - Mar 3, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to spotlight five incredible female theatre-makers who are changing the game from offstage. In this first edition of 'Female Theatremakers' we are catching up with the incredible director and choreographer Camille A. Brown. 

Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

Gypsy is now open on Broadway and the show, led by Audra McDonald, is receiving rave reviews. Joy Woods plays Louise in the production, and the star recently joined The View to discuss her character and the casting choices on display in the revival. Watch the interview!

Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2024

Gypsy star Joy Woods visited Good Morning America to discuss her role in the new production of the acclaimed musical. During the interview, she talked about the revival, working with her co-stars, and offered advice for young performers. Watch it now!

Video: Audra McDonald Shares Her Take on Mama Rose in GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024

Audra McDonald is sharing some insights into how she thinks of the character of Mama Rose. The Tony-winning performer will be taking on the iconic role in Gypsy beginning in November and McDonald visited Good Morning America to talk about the show and give audiences an idea of what they can expect.

Louise Redknapp Joins the Cast of FATAL ATTRACTION
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2022

From Wednesday 9th March (New Theatre, Cardiff) acclaimed actress, musician, TV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Louise Redknapp joins Oliver Farnworth (Dan Gallagher) as his wife, Beth and Susie Amy who takes on the role of Alex Forrest when Kym Marsh concludes her run in the tour on Saturday 5th March 2022.

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents GYPSY
by Herbert Paine - Jan 24, 2022

Arizona Broadway Theatre's handsome new production of GYPSY, featuring Cassandra Klaphake as Mamma Rose and a solid supporting cast, gives the audience the chance to enjoy the Rodgers and Hammerstein form of musical theatre storytelling all over again. Runs through February 20th.

From Evita to Tina: Broadway Characters Based on Real Women in History
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2021

In honor of Women's History Month, we're taking a look at some iconic real-life women who have been portrayed on stage in musicals!

GYPSY Opens Tonight at Gallery Players
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2016

Gallery Players announces its first show of its 50th season with the award-winning show, Gypsy. Featuring a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Gypsy is a show not just for 'Some People' but for everyone. 

GYPSY to Open Next Month at Gallery Players
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2016

Gallery Players announces its first show of its 50th season with the award-winning show, Gypsy. Featuring a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Gypsy is a show not just for 'Some People' but for everyone. 

Winthrop Playmakers's GYPSY to Open Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2016

The Winthrop Playmakers are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of the beloved musical Gypsy, opening June 18 at Memorial Hall at 151 Pauline Street in Winthrop. With a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jules Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy has been hailed as one of the greatest musicals ever written by The New York Times.

Winthrop Playmakers to Stage GYPSY in June
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 28, 2016

The Winthrop Playmakers are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of the beloved musical Gypsy, opening June 18 at Memorial Hall at 151 Pauline Street in Winthrop. With a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jules Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy has been hailed as one of the greatest musicals ever written by The New York Times.

Photo Flash: First Look at Ciaran McCarthy, Heather Lundstedt O'Neill and More in The Barn Stage's CAROUSEL IN CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2016

Presented by The Barn Stage Company, in association with Temecula Presents, this gorgeous production of Rodger's and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL IN CONCERT take the Old Town Temecula stage for three nights only! A collaboration with the Temecula Valley Symphony puts a beautiful 32-piece orchestra directly on stage for all to enjoy. The show runs one weekend, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater in Old Town Temecula. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

BWW Interview: GYPSY's Gemma Sutton
by Kathryn Pintus - Nov 8, 2015

With just three weeks left until Gypsy closes in London's West End, we catch up with Gemma Sutton who plays the title role.

BWW Review: Studio Tenn's Exquisite GYPSY Revival
by Jeffrey Ellis - Sep 25, 2015

Nan Gurley's stunning performance of Mama Rose is reason enough to see Studio Tenn's 2015-16 season opening production of Gypsy - the legendary backstage musical about the rise to stardom of Gypsy Rose Lee - but there is so much more to be found in director Matt Logan's sumptuously appointed show than her career-crowning portrayal of the near-mythical character.

BWW Reviews: Everything's Coming Up Roses at GYPSY
by Jeff Davis - Mar 5, 2015

Ask any musical theater junkie what's the best musical of all time, and any worth their spit will answer with one word: Gypsy. The iconic show is highly regarded to this day with good reason. The score's infectious, the sets and costumes eye-catching, and the characters, particularly that of Mama Rose, are on par with those found in plays by Arthur Miller or Tennessee Williams. Gypsy isn't just musical theater. It's a great American Drama, and all that the show can and should be comes to vivid life in The Playhouse's current production.

Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir to Present 'HALLELULAH PRAISE,' 2/28-3/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2015

Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir presents its highly-anticipated annual gospel music workshop and concert Hallelujah Praise: Motown Meets Gospel - at Ryerson United Church (2195 W. 45th Avenue, Vancouver), February 28 - March 1, 2015.

BWW Reviews: Hartford Stage's SOMEWHERE Takes Us Somewhere Between Musical-Comedy and Drama
by Jacques Lamarre - Apr 21, 2014

Theeeere's a plaaaaace for us.

Seattle Theater Writers Present First Annual Gypsy Rose Lee Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2012

Seattle Theater Writers, a group of 11 local theater writers, reviewers and bloggers, today announce a new set of theater awards, the first annual Gypsy Rose Lee Awards.

Seattle Theater Writers Present First Annual Gypsy Rose Lee Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 10, 2012

Seattle Theater Writers, a group of 11 local theater writers, reviewers and bloggers, today announce a new set of theater awards, the first annual Gypsy Rose Lee Awards.