Adrienne Onofri, one of BroadwayWorld's original columnists, created and writes the Gypsy of the Month feature on the website. She also does interviews and event coverage for BroadwayWorld, and is a member of the Drama Desk. Adrienne is also a travel writer and the author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Walking-Brooklyn-Exploring-Historical-Neighborhood/dp/0899974309/sr=8-1/qid=1171402778/ref=sr_1_1/104-9892370-0337536?ie=UTF8&s=books" style="font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Walking Brooklyn: 30 Tours Exploring Historical Legacies, Neighborhood Culture, Side Streets, and Waterways</i></a><span style="font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">, published by Wilderness Press.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Heather Tepe of MATILDA
April 29, 2013
Heather has grown up on Broadway, going from Baby June to Little Who to Ballet Girl to a partly adult role now.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Charlie Sutton of 'Kinky Boots'
March 25, 2013
In his late 20s Charlie has already been in 9 Broadway shows and gotten a lot of attention for his physique.
 BWW Interviews: His Name Is Ari Brand
March 5, 2013
The star of off-Bway's 'My Name Is Asher Lev' talks about his role, his background and his musical sideline.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Kevin Worley of 'Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella'
February 26, 2013
Just off a long run on the 'Jersey Boys' tour, Kevin is playing both a peasant and an earl in his 4th Broadway show.
 BWW Interviews: Jennifer Holliday Talks Valentine's at the Iridium, Taking on 'Effie' Again & More
February 11, 2013
The 'Dreamgirls' legend is headlining in NYC for the first time since 2002.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jenifer Foote of 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood'
January 17, 2013
The former Rockette has done everything from Berlin to Sondheim to Wildhorn on Bway, as well as 'Rock of Ages' and 'Chorus Line'.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Gavin Lodge of 'Annie'
December 27, 2012
A writer, traveler & political activist, Gavin was also in the last show at the Palace prior to 'Annie', 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert'.
 BWW Interviews: Chatting With the Holiday Guys, Marc Kudisch & Jeffry Denman!
December 20, 2012
The Broadway stars have created a unique entertainment for 'Hanu-Mas,' playing in NY thru the end of the year.
 BWW Interviews: By George! How Tracy Letts Remade a Classic
December 18, 2012
The actor/playwright talks about his work on 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Kirsten Wyatt of 'A Christmas Story'
November 19, 2012
An award-winning actress, Kirsten holds a unique distinction among Broadway performers.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Mike Cannon, Back on the 'Chorus Line'
October 22, 2012
Straight from 'Ghost', Mike returns to NJ's Paper Mill Playhouse in a role he also played on Broadway.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Sara Edwards of 'Chaplin'
September 29, 2012
Sara has been in the first musical of Broadway's fall season two years in a row, 'Follies' last year and now 'Chaplin'.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Michael Mindlin of 'Bring It On'
August 29, 2012
The newlywed is playing a high schooler in his 4th Bway show, which arrived in NYC for a limited engagement after a national tour.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Erica Mansfield of 'Evita'
July 28, 2012
A longtime member of the 'Mamma Mia' cast on tour and Bway, Erica's now performing in her 2nd straight Rob Ashford-choreographed show.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Kristen Beth Williams of 'Nice Work If You Can Get It'
June 30, 2012
Kristen Beth got to play Reno on Bway and is now understudying three principal roles in the Gershwin Tony winner.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jess LeProtto of 'Newsies'
May 30, 2012
Jess, a 'So You Think You Can Dance' finalist last year, is a Broadway veteran at 19.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Julius Sermonia of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
April 30, 2012
After 6 seasons at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Julius returns to B'way in a Stratford production, with his brother in the cast as well.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jen Sese of 'Carrie'
March 30, 2012
Jen was a preschooler when 'Carrie' had its ill-fated debut on Broadway and is now part of its resuscitation.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Keith Kuhl of 'Smash'
February 23, 2012
Also in the upcoming 'Rock of Ages' movie, Keith has many other TV, film and pop-music credits, as well as 4 B'way shows.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Alysha Umphress of 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever'
January 23, 2012
The erstwhile jazz singer has such musical theater heavyweights as Michael Mayer, Tom Kitt and William Finn in her corner.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Daniel Cooney of 'Bonnie & Clyde'
December 22, 2011
He's a new dad but an old hand at Broadway ensemble work as well as principal roles on other stages.
 THE SOUND OF MUSIC Hits Mumbai in HBO's SOUND OF MUMBAI Documentary
November 22, 2011
In a new documentary, Indian slum children get to perform Rodgers & Hammerstein.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Donna Marie Asbury of 'Chicago'
November 17, 2011
As 'Chicago' celebrates 15 years on Broadway, we profile its longest-running cast member.
 BWW Interviews: Andrew Samonsky is Having One Good Year!
November 8, 2011
After debuting on Broadway in an all-time classic, the musical star has done three world premieres.
 BWW Interviews: Alison Fraser, Belle of Off-Broadway
October 31, 2011
The onetime Broadway musical It Girl is about to open in her 4th play off-Broadway this year.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: J.D. Webster of 'The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess'
October 7, 2011
J.D.'s varied career has encompassed Broadway, opera, concert work and 17 Encores! shows.
 BWW TV: League of Professional Theatre Women Celebrates 30th Anniversary
October 4, 2011
Christine Pedi, Judy Gold and 'Mamma Mia!' Dynamos performed at an outdoor event in Times Square launching the League of Professional Theatre Women's 30th-anniversary celebration.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Amanda Kloots-Larsen of 'Follies'
September 5, 2011
Amanda is the showgirl with a sweet tooth, and with a husband who's also a Broadway performer.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Clark Johnsen of 'The Book of Mormon'
August 5, 2011
Previously seen on B'way as a drag queen and a corpse, Clark is now in a show close to his real life.
 Patsy, Jonas, David! We Chat with David Greenspan
August 1, 2011
The off-Broadway icon tells us about creating his two latest solo works.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Rashidra Scott of 'Sister Act'
July 5, 2011
Rashidra played a featured role in her 1st show on B'way, and now in her 4th is understudying the lead.
 BWW Interviews: Talking with 'One Arm' star Claybourne Elder
June 20, 2011
The first new star of the new season is here, and he embodies a quintessential Tennessee Williams character.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Anthony Wayne of 'Anything Goes'
June 3, 2011
An alum of Encores! and the 'Chorus Line' and 'Color Purple' tours, Anthony makes his B'way debut in the hit revival.
 GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Sarrah Strimel of 'Catch Me If You Can'
May 9, 2011
They've been called the most beautiful ensemble on Broadway...and we hear from one of them.
 BWW Interviews: Leslie Kritzer is NOW Leslie Kritzer at Joe's Pub
April 29, 2011
We chat with Broadway baby Kritzer, who relives her 1990s Jersey high school years in her new cabaret act.
 Bill T. Jones, Santino Fontana Salute YoungArts
April 20, 2011
The B'way vets discuss their experiences as a guest teacher and student participant in the teen talent program.
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