Photo Coverage: 'Grinch' Gypsy Robe Ceremony
By: Walter McBride Nov. 09, 2006
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William Ryall was chosen as How the Grinch Stole Christmas! - The Musical's winner of the Gypsy Robe. Ryall performs as a Citizen of Whoville (as well as understudy for the roles of Old Max and the Grinch) in the show, which opened at the Hilton Theatre on November 8th.
The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits. The Times They Are A-Changin''s Lisa Gajda was the last performer to be chosen as the Gypsy Robe winner. Ryall's previous Broadway credits include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Seussical (in which he played the Grinch), Amadeus, High Society, How to Succeed..., The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public, Grand Hotel and Me and My Girl.How the Grinch Stole Christmas! stars Patrick Page, John Cullum, Kaitlin Hopkins, Michael McCormick and Rusty Ross, among others.
"Featuring the hit songs 'You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch' and 'Welcome Christmas,' this beloved tale comes to life for the first time on the New York stage. Max the Dog is your narrator as the Grinch's fiendish plan to steal Christmas from the holiday-loving Whos unfolds. However, the Grinch soon discovers there's more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic," state press notes. Starring Page in the title role, the musical features book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin. Matt August directs the show, which is presented by Target.
For tickets and more information, visit www.GrinchMusical.com.
Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
Lisa Gajda and cast member
Lisa Gajda and Bill Nabel
William Ryall and Grinch cast members
William Ryall and Lisa Gajda
William Ryall and Lisa Gajda
William Ryall, Rusty Ross and cast
Rusty Ross and the cast
Rusty Ross and the cast
William Ryall and Bill Nabel
William Ryall and Rusty Ross
William Ryall and Rusty Ross
William Ryall and John Cullum
William Ryall with young cast members (all of whom are making their Broadway debuts!)
William Ryall and cast
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