Everything's Coming Up Patti! 'Gypsy' Begins March 3

Gypsy also stars Leigh Ann Larkin as "Dainty June", Tony Yazbeck as "Tulsa", Marilyn Caskey as "Electra", Alison Fraser as "Tessie", and Lenora Nemetz as "Mazeppa"; with Bill Bateman as "Mr. Goldstone", Jim Bracchitta as "Uncle Jocko", Sami Gayle as "Baby June", Bill Raymond as "Pop", Brian Reddy as "Weber", and Emma Rowley as "Baby Louise".

The ensemble of Gypsy will feature Beckley Andrews, Nancy Renée Braun, Mindy Dougherty, Kyrian Friedenberg, Sarah Marie Hicks, Steve Konopelski, Matthew Lobenhofer, Nicole Mangi, Katie Micha, Matty Price, Andy Richardson, Jessica Rush, Alicia Sable, John Scacchetti, Geo Seery, Rider Quentin Stanton and Pearce Wegener.

The new production will be based on the critically acclaimed New York City Center Encores! production which enjoyed a triumphant three week run in July of this year.  LuPone will lead the cast in the role of "Rose," the quintessential stage mother, joined by Gaines as "Herbie" and Benanti as "Louise," the daughter who transforms into the title character of "Gypsy" in this musical fable suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee. 

Gypsy is written by three legendary theatrical giants.  The book is by two-time Tony Award winning legend Arthur Laurents, with music by two-time Tony Award winner Jule Styne and lyrics by multiple Tony Award winner Stephen Sondheim. The 1959 blockbuster, originally directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins,   boasts a legendary score with such classic songs as "Everything's Coming Up Roses," "Rose's Turn" and "Some People."

Gypsy will feature scenic designs by James Youmans, costumes by Tony Award winner Martin Pakledinaz (Grease, Thoroughly Modern Millie), lighting by Tony Award winner Howell Binkley (Xanadu, Jersey Boys), hair by Tony Award winner Paul Huntley (Young Frankenstein, Grease) and sound design by Dan Moses Schreier (A Catered Affair, 110 in the Shade). 

Tickets for Gypsy are on sale through Telecharge at 212-239-6200 or www.telecharge.com or at the St. James Theatre box-office. Tickets are $117.00 - $42.00. 

Preview performances are Monday through Saturday at 8 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday at 2 p.m. There is no performance on Friday, March 28, 2008, however a matinee performance has been added on Sunday, March 30, 2008.  Beginning March 31, performances will be Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.