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

How casting makes this 'Gypsy' hit different

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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Audra McDonald should start making room for her 7th Tony Award because it sounds like she might be winning another one, based on the reviews for her performance in Gypsy. The legendary Broadway star, who holds the record for most acting Tony wins with six awards, celebrated the opening night of her new show on Thursday (December 19) at the Majestic Theatre in New York City. Audra looked incredible in a red gown on the red carpet while attending …

Cynthia Erivo and Lea Michele attend opening of Gypsy revival on...

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!

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

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…

'Gypsy review': Audra McDonald comes up roses in Broadway revival

Sondheim's OG stage mom is back.Julieta Cervantes Audra McDonald in 'Gypsy' on BroadwayAny musical-lover knows that the question of a Gypsy revival is not whether the show will be an enjoyable night on the town. After all. it’s a treat to hear Jule Styne's 1959 score and Stephen Sondheim’s clever lyrics performed with an orchestra in a historic Broadway venue, in this case the Majestic Theater. The question is if the actress playing OG stage mom…

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

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