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Gypsy Rose Lee

Also Credited As: Rose Louise

Date of Death: April 26, 1970 (59)

Birth Place: Seattle, WA, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1961
Jenny

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1942
Gloria Pinkee

Nurse

The Girl on the Police Gazette

The Lady that's known as "Lou"

Jennie Windsor

"Star and Garter Girls" Singer

"I Can't Strip to Brahms" Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1939
May Daly [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 1936
Nurse

Miss Gherkin

Dolores Del Morgan

"I Can't Get Started With You" Singer

Mrs. Higgins

Lady De Vere

"The Economic Situation" Singer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1936
Performer

Writing

Source Material

Movies

Stage Door Canteen
[ 1943 ] Gypsy Rose Lee
Belle of the Yukon
[ 1944 ] Belle De Valle
Doll Face
[ 1945 ] writer
Babes in Bagdad
[ 1952 ] Zohara
Muchachas de Bagdad
[ 1953 ] Zohara
Wind Across the Everglades
[ 1958 ] Mrs. Bradford
The Stripper
[ 1963 ] Madame Olga
The Trouble with Angels
[ 1966 ] Mrs. Phipps

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Watch Audra McDonald Sing in New Highlights from GYPSY
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2025

Starting here, starting now we;ve got new highlights from the critically acclaimed new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald on Broadway.  Watch McDaonald and the full cast in action in this video!
Lydia Fairén y Aaron Cobos juegan a reconocer frases de personajes anteriores
by Juan Cano - Mar 19, 2025

Con una destacada trayectoria en el teatro musical, Lydia Fairén y Aaron Cobos han formado parte de algunas de las producciones más prestigiosas del país. Pero, ¿serán capaces de recordar las frases que alguna vez interpretaron en escena? BroadwayWorld Spain pone a prueba su memoria con el reto '¿EN QUÉ MUSICAL DIJE ESTA FRASE?', donde ambos actores intentan adivinar a qué espectáculo pertenecen los fragmentos de guión que se les presentan.
GYPSY and More Set for Palo Alto Players 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025

Palo Alto Players has revealed its 95th. The 2025-26 line-up begins in September 2025 and includes GYPSY, ANNIE, and more.
GYPSY Cancels March 13 Show; Performances Expected to Continue as Scheduled
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

The performance of Gypsy scheduled for last night, March 13, was cancelled due to an illness within the company. They are expecting to continue performances as scheduled tonight.
Video: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & Joy Woods Perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' From GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein and Joy Woods recently took the stage on The Kelly Clarkson Show to perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' from Gypsy, now playing at the Majestic Theatre. Watch their fabulous performance!
David Rockwell Will Renovate the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

Tony Award winner, architect and designer, David Rockwell will lead the renovation of the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The work is set to be completed by Spring 2025. 
GYPSY Opens at Ti-ahwaga This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

Ti-Ahwaga Community Players in Owego, NY, will present the musical fable Gypsy, considered by many to be the greatest musical in the American theater canon.  Learn more here!
COME FROM AWAY Comes To The Palace Theater In April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

The Palace Theater has announced the national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its Waterbury debut the Palace Theater for a limited engagement April 4-5, 2025.
Audra McDonald Out of GYPSY on February 19; Tryphena Wade Makes 'Rose' Debut
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2025

Audra McDonald will be out of Gypsy on Broadway for both performances on Wednesday February 19. Her standby, Tryphena Wade, made her debut as Rose on Tuesday, February 18.
Photos: Kamala Harris Attends GYPSY and Poses with Audra McDonald and Company
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2025

Just yesterday, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff stopped by the Majectic Theatre to attend the critically acclaimed, sold-out hit musical GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald. Check out photos here!
Tryphena Wade to go on as 'Rose' in GYPSY for Select Upcoming Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Tryphena Wade will go on as 'Rose' in Gypsy on Broadway, for select upcoming performances while Audra McDonald is out. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.
PHOTOS: Noche de estreno de GYPSY en Madrid, dirigido por Antonio Banderas
by Lorena Pastor Romero - Feb 13, 2025

El Teatro Apolo de Madrid ha dado la bienvenida oficial a GYPSY, el musical dirigido por Antonio Banderas.
Natalie Dessay Led Production of GYPSY Premieres in Paris This April
by Joshua Wright - Feb 10, 2025

Experience the premiere of Gypsy at the Philharmonie de Paris, a musical production exploring the ambitions of a vaudeville family in the late 1920s. Performances run from April 16-19, 2025, under the direction of Laurent Pelly with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
Broadway Hit COME FROM AWAY Plays The King Center In February
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

The American Theatre Guild, with ASM Global and the King Center, will present the national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world.
TV: Marta Ribera interpreta ‘Se Abre Un Camino de Rosas’ de GYPSY
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 4, 2025

La gran actriz de Teatro Musical de nuestro país interpreta el mítico tema de esta obra que a partir del 7 de febrero se representa en el Apolo de Madrid.
PHOTOS: GYPSY se presenta en el Teatro Apolo de Madrid
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 4, 2025

La nueva producción dirigida por Antonio Banderas y protagonizada por Marta Ribera, Lydia Fairén, Laia Prats y Carlos Seguí, comienza funciones el 7 de febrero.
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired Her to Play the Role
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

With the hit Broadway revival of Gypsy now performing through the summer, show star Audra McDonald visited The Late Show to discuss the production. Watch the interview now!
GYPSY Tickets Now Available Through August 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2025

George C. Wolfe's new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald has released a new block of tickets, on sale now through August 2025.
MONTHLY QUIZ""Musical People Born in February
by Rob Lester - Feb 1, 2025

Every month, Broadway World's cabaret section offers a quiz saluting notable music-related people born in that month. February's edition is ready for you now. Put on your thinking cap. The clues should help.
Here Comes Mama: The Untold Story of GYPSY 's Fabled Stage Mother
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

The musical classic Gypsy is back on Broadway starring Audra McDonald! Get the inside scoop on the show's iconic leading character, Mama Rose Hovick!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gypsy Rose Lee been in?

Gypsy Rose Lee has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Gypsy Rose Lee been in?

Gypsy Rose Lee has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has Gypsy Rose Lee written?

Gypsy Rose Lee has written 2 shows including The Naked Genius (Playwright), Gypsy (Source Material).

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