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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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The Threepenny Opera
[US Tour]
National Tour, 1961
Jenny
Star and Garter
[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
Du Barry Was A Lady
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1939
May Daly [Replacement]
Ziegfeld Follies of 1936
[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
Ziegfeld Follies of 1936
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1936
Performer

Writing

Gypsy
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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Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY Photo
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY

Gypsy is now open on Broadway and the show, led by Audra McDonald, is receiving rave reviews. Joy Woods plays Louise in the production, and the star recently joined The View to discuss her character and the casting choices on display in the revival. Watch the interview!
BWW TV: Saludos finales de GYPSY en Málaga Photo
BWW TV: Saludos finales de GYPSY en Málaga

El pasado domingo 12 de enero la cuarta producción dirigida por Antonio Banderas para el Teatro del Soho Caixabank, GYPSY, acabó funciones en Málaga antes de su próximo estreno en el Teatro Apolo de Madrid el 7 de febrero, y el director tuvo unas emotivas palabras de agradecimiento para la compañía tras los saludos finales.
PHOTO: Richard Gere visita GYPSY en el Teatro del Soho CaixaBank de Málaga Photo
PHOTO: Richard Gere visita GYPSY en el Teatro del Soho CaixaBank de Málaga

El Teatro del Soho CaixaBank recibió ayer la visita del actor internacional Richard Gere, quien viajó hasta Málaga para disfrutar del musical GYPSY, dirigido por Antonio Banderas.
Agotadas todas las entradas para la última semana de GYPSY en Málaga Photo
Agotadas todas las entradas para la última semana de GYPSY en Málaga

El próximo domingo 12 de enero la cuarta producción de Antonio Banderas para el Teatro del Soho Caixabank, GYPSY, termina su temporada en Málaga antes de su llegada a Madrid en febrero y, para esta última semana de funciones en la ciudad andaluza, todas las entradas están agotadas para todas las funciones.
El documental GYPSY EN EL SOHO. El Sueño de Antonio Banderas se estrena esta noche e Photo
El documental GYPSY EN EL SOHO. El Sueño de Antonio Banderas se estrena esta noche en Canal Sur

Tal como ha anunciado su director en su cuenta de Instagram, esta noche a las 22.45h la televisión autonómica andaluza Canal Sur estrena el documental GYPSY EN EL SOHO. El Sueño de Antonio Banderas, un documental dirigido por Enrique García Atralla que pone en inmágenes las impresiones del director Antonio Banderas con motivo del estreno de GYPSY en el Teatro del Soho Caixabank en Málaga.
Feature: Monthly Birthday Tribute: Take the Quiz! Photo
Feature: Monthly Birthday Tribute: Take the Quiz!

Take BWW Cabaret's monthly quiz and see how much you know about music stars born in January. If your New Year's Resolution is to learn more about music, here's a fun way to do that for New Year's.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 30, 2024- It's GYPSY's Turn on Top Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: December 30, 2024- It's GYPSY's Turn on Top

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 30, 2024.
GYPSY Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Illness in the Company Photo
GYPSY Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Illness in the Company

Tonight's performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald and more has been cancelled. Learn more about upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets.
Audra McDonald Calls For Grace From Audiences Amid Sickness 'Racing Through Broadway' Photo
Audra McDonald Calls For Grace From Audiences Amid Sickness 'Racing Through Broadway'

Audra McDonald – who recently received rave reviews for her powerhouse performance in Gypsy – took to Instagram to reveal that she has caught the cold that has been 'racing through the Broadway community.'
Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 23, 2024.
Photos: Inside GYPSY on Broadway's Opening Night Afterparty Photo
Photos: Inside GYPSY on Broadway's Opening Night Afterparty

GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as 'Mama' Rose Hovick, is officially open at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. BroadwayWorld has your inside look into the opening night afterparty. Check out photos here.
Photos: Inside GYPSY's Opening Night Curtain Call on Broadway Photo
Photos: Inside GYPSY's Opening Night Curtain Call on Broadway

Check out BroadwayWorld's photos of the opening night curtain call for Gypsy on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald and more! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: GYPSY On Broadway Starring Audra McDonald Photo
Review Roundup: GYPSY On Broadway Starring Audra McDonald

Curtain up! Light the lights! Six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald takes on the role of a lifetime, playing 'Mama' Rose Hovick in the classic musical, Gypsy, is now running on Broadway at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Read the reviews!
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY Photo
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY

The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here! 
Photos: Audra McDonald, Joy Woods & More in GYPSY on Broadway Photo
Photos: Audra McDonald, Joy Woods & More in GYPSY on Broadway

Additional photos have been released of the Broadway revival of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald. See photos of the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning Photo
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning

CBS Sunday Morning spoke with Audra McDonald and director George C. Wolfe about their production of Gypsy, currently running on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre, and the task of taking on a character like Mama Rose. Watch the video here!
Audra McDonald Says She Discussed Starring in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and GYPSY with Son Photo
Audra McDonald Says She Discussed Starring in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and GYPSY with Sondheim

While discussing how Gypsy came about with The New Yorker, Audra McDonald revealed that another iconic Sondheim role might be on the horizon in the future.
COME FROM AWAY Returns To The Washington Pavilion In January Photo
COME FROM AWAY Returns To The Washington Pavilion In January

The Washington Pavilion will welcome the popular musical production of COME FROM AWAY back to its stage for a limited time engagement on January 7–9, 2025.
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING A Photo
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

Gypsy star Joy Woods visited Good Morning America to discuss her role in the new production of the acclaimed musical. During the interview, she talked about the revival, working with her co-stars, and offered advice for young performers. Watch it now!
Photos: Becca Kidwell's IF YOU HADN'T...BUT YOU DID at Don't Tell Mama Photo
Photos: Becca Kidwell's IF YOU HADN'T...BUT YOU DID at Don't Tell Mama

Becca Kidwell brought her enthralling show If You Hadn't…But You Did back to Don't Tell Mama on November 29, 2024, at 7 pm. The show is a daring exploration of love, sex, and murder. See photos from the show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.
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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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