Gypsy
A musical fable
MusicalDramaRevivalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 16, 1989
Closing Date
Jul 28, 1991
1st Preview
Oct 27, 1989
1st Preview
Oct 27, 1989
Previews
35
Performances
581
MusicalDramaRevivalBroadway
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Open Date: Nov 16, 1989
Close Date: Jul 28, 1991
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
St. James Theatre
(Nov 16, 1989 - Jan 06, 1991)
(Nov 16, 1989 - Jan 06, 1991)
Marquis Theatre
(Apr 28, 1991 - Jul 28, 1991)
(Apr 28, 1991 - Jul 28, 1991)
Description
A musical in two acts
Setting
Various cities throughout the U.S. From the 1920s to the 1930s.
Comments
This production played 23 previews and 476 performances at the St. James Theatre; when it transferred to the Marquis Theatre, it played an additional 12 previews and 105 performances with an official re-opening date of April 28, 1991.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by Jujamcyn Theaters (James H. Binger: Chairman; Rocco Landesman: President)Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler, Kathy Levin and Barry Brown; Produced in association with Tokyo Broadcasting System Intl., Inc. and PACE Theatrical Group, Inc.Book by Arthur Laurents; Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee; Musical Director: Eric Stern; Music orchestrated by Sid Ramin and Robert Ginzler; Dance arrangements by John KanderDirected by Arthur Laurents; Mr. Robbins' choreography reproduced by Bonnie Walker; Original production directed by Jerome Robbins; Original production choreographed by Jerome RobbinsScenic Design by Kenneth Foy; Costume Design by Theoni V. Aldredge; Lighting Design by Natasha Katz; Sound Design by Peter Fitzgerald; Hair Design by Robert DiNiro and Alan E. Schubert; Make-Up Design by Robert DiNiro and Alan E. Schubert; Assistant Sound Design: Robert BeimersGeneral Manager: Alecia Parker; Company Manager: Nancy Nagel Gibbs and Jim Brandeberry; Assistant to General Manager: B.J. HoltProduction Supervisor: James Pentecost; Technical Supervisor: Arthur Siccardi; Production Stage Manager: Craig Jacobs; Stage Manager: Tom Capps; Assistant Stage Mgr: James BernardiAssistant to Ms. Walker: Laurie Crochet; Musical Coordinator: John Monaco; Assistant Conductor: Michael Rafter; Piano: Michael Rafter; Concertmaster / Piano: Joyce Hammann; Violin: Martha Mott-Gale, Byung Kook Kwak and Frank Wang; Viola: Susan Follari; Cello: Gregorio Follari and Bruce Wang; Harp: Pattee Cohen; Woodwinds: Edward Joffe, William Kerr, Peter Angelo, Andy Drelles and Ken Berger; 1st trumpet: Anthony Gorruso; Trumpet: Mike Ponella and Phil Granger; French Horn: Katie Dennis; Trombone: Morty Bullman and Dennis Elliott; Bass Trombone: George Moran; Bass: Bill Ellison; Drums: Glenn Rhian; Percussion: Bruce DoctorAssistant to Set Designer: Norbert U. Kolb; Associate to Ms. Aldredge: Suzy Benzinger; Assistant to Ms. Aldredge: Alina Panova; Assistant to Ms. Katz: Ted Mather and Gary Marder; Automation & Showdeck by Feller PrecisionCasting: Stuart Howard and Amy Schecter; General Press Representative: Shirley Herz Associates and Robert Larkin; Press Assistant: Miller Wright; Advertising: Serino Coyne, Inc. and Michael Anderson; Assistant to the Director: Richard Sabellico; Dance Captain: Bonnie Walker; Photographer: Robert RagsdaleDedicated to the memory of Fritz HoltPhilBougeron-CochonCigarNewsboyTessie TuraKringeleinMr. GoldstoneSwings: Julie Graves and Eric H. KaufmanStandby: Mace Barrett (Herbie), Michele Pigliavento (Louise), Ginger Prince (Mazeppa, Tessie Tura, Electra, Miss Cratchitt) and Jana Robbins (Rose)Understudies: Jim Bracchitta (George, Mr. Goldstone), Teri Furr (Agnes, June), Jeana Haege (Baby June, Baby Louise), Tony Hoty (Weber, Cigar, Phil), John Remme (Pop, Pastey, Bougeron-Cochon) and Alec Timerman (Tulsa)
St. James Theatre (Nov 16, 1989 - Jan 06, 1991)
Company Manager: Barbara DarwallCast
Cow
Kringelein
Swing: Cory EnglishUnderstudy: Stan Rubin (Weber, Cigar, Phil)Marquis Theatre (Apr 28, 1991 - Jul 28, 1991)
Cast
Bougeron-Cochon
Phil
Mr. Goldstone
Kringelein
Swings: Laurie Crochet and George SmyrosUnderstudies: Victor Raider-Wexler (Pop, Cigar, Pastey, Bougeron-Cochon), Stan Rubin (Weber, Phil) and Craig Waletzko (Tulsa) -
Songsmusic by Jule Styne; lyrics by Stephen SondheimAct 1Sung ByMay We Entertain YouBaby June and Baby LouiseSome PeopleRoseSmall WorldRose and HerbieMr. Goldstone, I Love YouRose and EnsembleLittle LambLouiseYou'll Never Get Away From MeRose and HerbieIf Momma Was MarriedLouise and JuneAll I Need Is the GirlTulsa and LouiseEverything's Coming Up RosesRoseAct 2Sung ByMadame Rose's ToreadorablesLouise and ToreadorablesTogether, Wherever We GoRose, Louise and HerbieYou Gotta Get a GimmickTessie Tura, Mazeppa and ElectraSmall World (Reprise)RoseLet Me Entertain YouLouise and CompanyRose's TurnRose
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Actress in a Musical
1990 Winner
Tyne DalyBest Featured Actor in a Musical
1990 Nominee
Jonathan HadaryBest Featured Actress in a Musical
1990 Nominee
Crista MooreBest Costume Design
1990 Nominee
Costume Design by Theoni V. Aldredge
Best Revival
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
1990 Winner
Tyne DalyOutstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
1990 Nominee
Jonathan HadaryOutstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1990 Nominee
Crista Moore
Outstanding Revival
1990 Winner
Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler , Kathy Levin and Barry Brown ; Produced in association with Tokyo Broadcasting System Intl., Inc. and PACE Theatrical Group, Inc. -
Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by Jujamcyn Theaters (James H. Binger: Chairman; Rocco Landesman: President)
Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler, Kathy Levin and Barry Brown; Produced in association with Tokyo Broadcasting System Intl., Inc. and PACE Theatrical Group, Inc.
Book by Arthur Laurents; Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee; Musical Director: Eric Stern; Music orchestrated by Sid Ramin and Robert Ginzler; Dance arrangements by John Kander
Directed by Arthur Laurents; Mr. Robbins' choreography reproduced by Bonnie Walker; Original production directed by Jerome Robbins; Original production choreographed by Jerome Robbins
Scenic Design by Kenneth Foy; Costume Design by Theoni V. Aldredge; Lighting Design by Natasha Katz; Sound Design by Peter Fitzgerald; Hair Design by Robert DiNiro and Alan E. Schubert; Make-Up Design by Robert DiNiro and Alan E. Schubert; Assistant Sound Design: Robert Beimers
General Manager: Alecia Parker; Company Manager: Nancy Nagel Gibbs and Jim Brandeberry; Assistant to General Manager: B.J. Holt
Production Supervisor: James Pentecost; Technical Supervisor: Arthur Siccardi; Production Stage Manager: Craig Jacobs; Stage Manager: Tom Capps; Assistant Stage Mgr: James Bernardi
Assistant to Ms. Walker: Laurie Crochet; Musical Coordinator: John Monaco; Assistant Conductor: Michael Rafter; Piano: Michael Rafter; Concertmaster / Piano: Joyce Hammann; Violin: Martha Mott-Gale, Byung Kook Kwak and Frank Wang; Viola: Susan Follari; Cello: Gregorio Follari and Bruce Wang; Harp: Pattee Cohen; Woodwinds: Edward Joffe, William Kerr, Peter Angelo, Andy Drelles and Ken Berger; 1st trumpet: Anthony Gorruso; Trumpet: Mike Ponella and Phil Granger; French Horn: Katie Dennis; Trombone: Morty Bullman and Dennis Elliott; Bass Trombone: George Moran; Bass: Bill Ellison; Drums: Glenn Rhian; Percussion: Bruce Doctor
Assistant to Set Designer: Norbert U. Kolb; Associate to Ms. Aldredge: Suzy Benzinger; Assistant to Ms. Aldredge: Alina Panova; Assistant to Ms. Katz: Ted Mather and Gary Marder; Automation & Showdeck by Feller Precision
Casting: Stuart Howard and Amy Schecter; General Press Representative: Shirley Herz Associates and Robert Larkin; Press Assistant: Miller Wright; Advertising: Serino Coyne, Inc. and Michael Anderson; Assistant to the Director: Richard Sabellico; Dance Captain: Bonnie Walker; Photographer: Robert Ragsdale
Dedicated to the memory of Fritz Holt
Phil
Bougeron-Cochon
Cigar
Newsboy
Tessie Tura
Kringelein
Mr. Goldstone
Swings:
Julie Graves
and Eric H. Kaufman
Standby:
Mace Barrett
(Herbie), Michele Pigliavento
(Louise), Ginger Prince
(Mazeppa, Tessie Tura, Electra, Miss Cratchitt) and Jana Robbins
(Rose)
Understudies:
Jim Bracchitta
(George, Mr. Goldstone), Teri Furr
(Agnes, June), Jeana Haege
(Baby June, Baby Louise), Tony Hoty
(Weber, Cigar, Phil), John Remme
(Pop, Pastey, Bougeron-Cochon) and Alec Timerman
(Tulsa)
St. James Theatre (Nov 16, 1989 - Jan 06, 1991)
Company Manager: Barbara Darwall
Cast
Cow
Kringelein
Swing:
Cory English
Understudy:
Stan Rubin
(Weber, Cigar, Phil)
Marquis Theatre (Apr 28, 1991 - Jul 28, 1991)
Cast
Bougeron-Cochon
Phil
Mr. Goldstone
Kringelein
Swings:
Laurie Crochet
and George Smyros
Understudies:
Victor Raider-Wexler
(Pop, Cigar, Pastey, Bougeron-Cochon), Stan Rubin
(Weber, Phil) and Craig Waletzko
(Tulsa)
music by Jule Styne; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Act 1
Sung By
May We Entertain You
Baby June and Baby Louise
Some People
Rose
Small World
Rose and Herbie
Mr. Goldstone, I Love You
Rose and Ensemble
Little Lamb
Louise
You'll Never Get Away From Me
Rose and Herbie
If Momma Was Married
Louise and June
All I Need Is the Girl
Tulsa and Louise
Everything's Coming Up Roses
Rose
Act 2
Sung By
Madame Rose's Toreadorables
Louise and Toreadorables
Together, Wherever We Go
Rose, Louise and Herbie
You Gotta Get a Gimmick
Tessie Tura, Mazeppa and Electra
Small World
(Reprise)
Rose
Let Me Entertain You
Louise and Company
Rose's Turn
Rose
Tony Award®
Best Actress in a Musical
1990 Winner
Tyne Daly
Tyne Daly
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1990 Nominee
Jonathan Hadary
Jonathan Hadary
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1990 Nominee
Crista Moore
Crista Moore
Best Costume Design
1990 Nominee
Costume Design by Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design by Theoni V. Aldredge
Best Revival
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
1990 Winner
Tyne Daly
Tyne Daly
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
1990 Nominee
Jonathan Hadary
Jonathan Hadary
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1990 Nominee
Crista Moore
Crista Moore
Outstanding Revival
1990 Winner
Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler , Kathy Levin and Barry Brown ; Produced in association with Tokyo Broadcasting System Intl., Inc. and PACE Theatrical Group, Inc.
Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler , Kathy Levin and Barry Brown ; Produced in association with Tokyo Broadcasting System Intl., Inc. and PACE Theatrical Group, Inc.
| Week Ending | Gross | % Gross Pot. | Attendance | % Capacity | # Previews | # Perf. |
|---|
Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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