At the end of, shall we say, a testing year, it seems perverse to cheer for a malignant narcissist, a thieving liar, a fake patriot and toxic parent who exploits their children in bitter pursuit of fame. But if the world has become a sad, sleazy circus, more reason to welcome the consolation of art. The miraculous Audra McDonald blooms as Rose in what may be the most heartstopping Gypsy you’ll ever see. The fifth Broadway revival of this shatter…

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'Gypsy' returns to Broadway with legendary actress Audra McDonald

Mama Rose long has been known for her powerhouse belt and for being the scariest Bad Showbiz Mother, but not for moving the audience to tears. Audra McDonald, surely the best actress ever to play this iconic role, changes that trajectory in George C. Wolfe’s disarmingly moving Broadway revival of “Gypsy,” the 1959 masterpiece ostensible about the coming of age of Gypsy Rose Lee, with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and book by A…

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BROADWAY REVIEW: ‘Gypsy’ revival coming up roses thanks to Audra McDonald

Sixty-five years after it first premiered on Broadway, “Gypsy” is still known as one of the greatest theater masterpieces of the 20th century. There have been stellar productions of the play from New York to London, led by icons including Angela Lansbury and Imelda Staunton. However, the latest revival, shepherded by legendary director and playwright […]

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‘Gypsy’ Broadway Review: Audra McDonald Electrifies In George C. Wolfe’s Sensational Revival

There aren’t enough dressing rooms on Broadway to contain all the expectations for the new Gypsy, George C. Wolfe’s revival starring the great Audra McDonald. Considered by theater buffs to be among the greatest stage musicals of the American canon, Gypsy now stars a performer considered among the greatest on any stage. But along with the […]

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‘Gypsy’ Broadway Review: Audra McDonald Takes Her Turn At Momma Rose

Gypsy has been called the best musical of all time. Audra McDonald is starring in a new Broadway revival, and the race-conscious casting gives the production a new frame.

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How casting makes this 'Gypsy' hit different

NEW YORK — Madam Rose is known for her powerhouse belt and for being the scariest Bad Showbiz Mother of the Year, but not for moving an audience to tears. Audra McDonald, surely the best actress ever to play this iconic role, changes that trajectory in director George C. Wolfe’s disarmingly moving Broadway revival of “Gypsy,” the 1959 masterpiece ostensible about the coming of age of Gypsy Rose Lee, with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen So…

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Review: In ‘Gypsy’ on Broadway, Audra McDonald is transformational and tragically human as Rose

Six-time Tony Award-winning actress Audra McDonald will take center stage, making her the first black actress to step into the legendary role of Mama Rose.

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The stars were out in New York City for the Broadway revival of Gypsy starring Audra McDonald. Cynthia Erivo, Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, Billy Eichner, Iman and many more took to the red carpet ahead of the show on opening night. Check out the video!

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Review: Audra McDonald Is One Mother of a Rose in a Stupendous Gypsy

The triumph of this production is that its star and her equally venerated director, George C. Wolfe, turn potential liabilities into assets.

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Audra McDonald Delivers a Show-Stopping Performance as Rose in New Revival of ‘Gypsy’

The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here!

Review: Audra McDonald Is One Mother of a Rose in a Stupendous Gypsy

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