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TBT: Patti LuPone Celebrates Opening of GYPSY on Broadway!

Everything's coming up roses this week because the original production of the legendary musical GYPSY is celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of its opening night! To celebrate, we're looking back at the opening night of Broadway's most recent revival in 2008 starring Patti LuPone in the iconic role of Mama Rose. Check out the video to see our chat with LuPone, Laura Benanti, Boyd Gaines, and more!

Skylar Astin, Erich Bergen, Sebastian Stan and More Set for Applause New York's 20th Anniversary Gala Tonight

After two decades of bringing musical theater, acting and dance to the NYC landscape, Applause New York, the city's foremost children's performing arts program, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary tonight, March 6th with a star studded alumni gala and live performances.

Skylar Astin, Erich Bergen, Sebastian Stan and More Set for Applause New York's 20th Anniversary Gala, 3/6

?After two decades of bringing musical theater, acting and dance to the NYC landscape, Applause New York, the city's foremost children's performing arts program, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary on March 6th with a star studded alumni gala and live performances.

NSMT Reopens with Lots of Fanfare but a Lackluster "Gypsy"

A miscast Vicki Lewis as Mama Rose and awkward staging in-the-round rob this mother of all musicals of its bite and brilliance

LaVergne, Walker, Ward et al. Join Lewis in North Shore Music Theatre's GYPSY, 7/6 - 7/25

Bill Hanney launches the 2010 Broadway musical series at the new North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) with Vicki Lewis starring in GYPSY. A veteran of the stage and screen, Vicki Lewis is most remembered for her 5 seasons playing Beth on the NBC sitcom, 'NewsRadio.' The multi award winning Broadway classic GYPSY runs July 6 - 25, 2010, with press night scheduled for July 8 at 7:30pm.

NSMT Reopens with Lots of Fanfare but a Lackluster "Gypsy"

A miscast Vicki Lewis as Mama Rose and awkward staging in-the-round rob this mother of all musicals of its bite and brilliance

Lewis-Led North Shore Music Theatre's GYPSY Runs 7/6 - 7/25

Bill Hanney launches the 2010 Broadway musical series at the new North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) with Vicki Lewis starring in GYPSY. A veteran of the stage and screen, Vicki Lewis is most remembered for her 5 seasons playing Beth on the NBC sitcom, 'NewsRadio.' The multi award winning Broadway classic GYPSY runs July 6 - 25, 2010, with press night scheduled for July 8 at 7:30pm.

LaVergne, Walker, Ward et al. Join Lewis in North Shore Music Theatre's GYPSY, 7/6 - 7/25

Bill Hanney launches the 2010 Broadway musical series at the new North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) with Vicki Lewis starring in GYPSY. A veteran of the stage and screen, Vicki Lewis is most remembered for her 5 seasons playing Beth on the NBC sitcom, 'NewsRadio.' The multi award winning Broadway classic GYPSY runs July 6 - 25, 2010, with press night scheduled for July 8 at 7:30pm.

LuPone's Final 'Turn': NY Mag Offers Photo Diary of Last GYPSY

The award winning, critically acclaimed smash hit production of GYPSY played its final performance at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) on Sunday, January 11, 2009. New York Magazine was granted the exclusive chance to document the historic final performance in a photo essay featuring the production's Tony Winning 'Mama Rose', the legendary Patti LuPone. Directed by theatrical legend and author of the musical Arthur Laurents, GYPSY played 332 performances and 27 previews. The production starred Tony Award winners Patti LuPone as 'Rose,' Boyd Gaines as 'Herbie' and Laura Benanti as 'Gypsy'. GYPSY began preview performances on Monday, March 3, 2008 and officially opened on Thursday, March 27, 2008. GYPSY was awarded three 2008 Tony Awards, one for each of the show's three stars: Patti LuPone (Leading Actress in a Musical), Laura Benanti (Best Featured Actress) and Boyd Gaines (Best Featured Actor). The production was nominated for seven Tony Awards in total, including Best Revival of a Musical, Best Direction of a Musical (Arthur Laurents), Best Costume Design of a Musical (Martin Pakledinaz) and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Dan Moses Schreier). In addition, GYPSY was nominated for six Outer Critics Circle Awards (boasting wins for LuPone and Benanti), four Drama Desk Awards (including wins for LuPone, Gaines and Benanti) and three Drama League Awards including the 'Distinguished Performance Award' for Patti LuPone.

Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: GYPSY'S FINAL BOW

The award winning, critically acclaimed smash hit production of GYPSY played its final performance at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) on Sunday, January 11, 2009.

GYPSY Takes 'Her' Final Bow, Ends Run Today 1/11

The award winning, critically acclaimed smash hit production of GYPSY, originally announced to close on Sunday, March 1, 2009, will play its final performance at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) today, Sunday, January 11, 2009.

GYPSY to Still Be Filmed Before It Closes?

Savvy BroadwayWorld.com visitors noticed a message up on Telecharge.com for those purchasings tickets to Gypsy's final performances back when they were to be in March. The good news for fans of the show, who were worried that the show's early closing might have derailed those plans is that the message is back up for the shows between January 2 and January 4, 2009.

GYPSY to Close Early on January 11, 2009

The award winning, critically acclaimed smash hit production of GYPSY, originally announced to close on Sunday, March 1, 2009, will now play its final performance at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) on Sunday, January 11, 2009.

Photo Coverage: BACHARACH TO THE FUTURE Benefit at New World Stages

POZ's 'Bacharch to the Future' Fundraiser brought music and promise to the New World Stages on Monday, December 1, 2008, World AIDS Day. The premier performance of Bacharach to the Future, a fund-raiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, honored music legend Burt Bacharach, the composer of 'That's What Friends Are For,' the pioneering recording that benefited The Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) in 1985.

Final GYPSY Performances to be Filmed?

Savvy BroadwayWorld.com visitors have noticed a new message up on Telecharge.com for those purchasings tickets to Gypsy's final performances.

BWW Special Discount: BACHARACH TO THE FUTURE at New World Stages 12/1

POZ's 'Bacharach to the Future' Fundraiser comes to New World Stages in New York on Monday, December 1, 2008, World AIDS Day. Members of BroadwayWorld can purchase tickets to 'Bacharach to the Future' for $41.50.

BACHARACH TO THE FUTURE Fundraiser Plays at New World Stages 12/1

POZ's 'Bacharch to the Future' Fundraiser comes to New World Stages in New York on Monday, December 1, 2008, World AIDS Day. Christopher Jackson ('In the Heghts') and Kerry Butler ('Xanadu' and 'Hairspray') will join this landmark New York City Event.

GYPSY to Close March 1, 2009 at End of LuPone's Contract

The award winning, critically acclaimed smash hit production of GYPSY will play its final performance at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the conclusion of Tony Award winner Patti LuPone's scheduled engagement.

Cady Huffman, Jared Gertner & More to Perform at FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS 10/27

MAC winner Amy Wolk and Mamma Mia's Gerard Salvador will host FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS, a benefit performance for Broadway Care/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) on October 27 at the Metropolitan Room in New York City.

Cady Huffman, Jared Gertner & More to Perform at FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS 10/27

MAC winner Amy Wolk and Mamma Mia's Gerard Salvador will host FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS, a benefit performance for Broadway Care/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) on October 27 at the Metropolitan Room in New York City.