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Shanel Bailey, a proud NYC native, and Syracuse University MT alumna, is thrilled to be a part of this legendary production! Most recently, Lavella Cole in The Goodman’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (world-premiere). Broadway: The Book of Mormon (Nabulungi u/s). Off-Broadway: Crumbs From the Table of Joy (Ernestine) (1st NY revival), Arms and The Man (Raina).TV credits: Two-time Emmy and GLAAD award nominated Grease: Rise Of the Pink Ladies as series-regular (Hazel), The Equalizer, The Good Fight, & more. Represented by HCKR & 360 Management. Thank you God, Mom, and my village.

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Crumbs From The Table of Joy Crumbs From The Table of Joy
[Off-Broadway]
Keen Company Off-Broadway Production, 2023
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The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon
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Original Broadway Production, 2011
Ensemble [Replacement]

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GYPSY Cast Recording Will Get April Release Photo
GYPSY Cast Recording Will Get April Release
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025

The 2024 Broadway revival, led by six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald, has recorded a cast album which is set to be released digitally on April 25. The first single, 'Together, Wherever We Go,' will be available to stream on April 11. 
Videos You Missed This Week: GYPSY, THE GREAT GATSBY and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: GYPSY, THE GREAT GATSBY and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 28, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 28, 2025 with videos from Gypsy, The Great Gatsby, and more!
Photo: GYPSY Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance Photo
Photo: GYPSY Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2025

Everything's still coming up roses at the Majestic Theatre! The critically acclaimed new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald just celebrated its 100th performance on Saturday, March 22. Check out a photo here.
Video: Let GYPSY Entertain You at Broadway Sessions Photo
Video: Let GYPSY Entertain You at Broadway Sessions
by Ben Cameron - Mar 22, 2025

Performers from Gypsy included: Natalie Wachen, Tony d'Alelio, Jade Smith, Sally Shaw, Aliah James, Jace Bently, Shanel Bailey, Majo Rivero, Jordan Wynn, Marley Lianne Gomes. Watch video highlights here!
Watch Audra McDonald Sing in New GYPSY Highlights Photo
Watch Audra McDonald Sing in New GYPSY Highlights
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!
Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March Photo
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
GYPSY Cast Will Take Over Broadway Sessions This February Photo
GYPSY Cast Will Take Over Broadway Sessions This February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

Ben Cameron's long running, award winning, Broadway Sessions returns for 2025 with the cast of the acclaimed Broadway revival of Gypsy. Learn more about the performance here!
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY Photo
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

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!
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY Photo
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

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! 
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
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024

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.
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
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2024

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: First Look At Audra McDonald In GYPSY On Broadway Photo
Photos: First Look At Audra McDonald In GYPSY On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024

The revival of GYPSY beginning previews on Broadway tonight,  Thursday, November 21 at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre.  The production has released its official first look at Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as 'Mama' Rose Hovick and Joy Woods in the title role. See the photos!
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!
Tryphena Wade To Stand by for Audra McDonald In GYPSY Photo
Tryphena Wade To Stand by for Audra McDonald In GYPSY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2024

The revival of GYPSY beginning previews on Broadway this week, has finalized its casting. Learn more about Audra McDonald's standby who goes on if the star is ever out sick.
GYPSY to Offer $49 and $39 Tickets Through Rush & Standing Room Policies Photo
GYPSY to Offer $49 and $39 Tickets Through Rush & Standing Room Policies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

The revival of GYPSY, directed by six-time Tony Award-winning Director George C. Wolfe and starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, has announced it rush and standing room ticket policies. Learn how to purchase discounted tickets.
GYPSY Casts Rescue Dogs in the Role of 'Chowsie' Photo
GYPSY Casts Rescue Dogs in the Role of 'Chowsie'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

The Broadway revival of Gypsy has announced the furry friends who will be taking the stage in the role of 'Chowsie'. Tana June and Indy, two rescues from Homeward Bound in Elkhart, Indiana. Tana June will play the role, with Indy understudying. Meet the dogs here.
Photos: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & More GYPSY Character Portraits Photo
Photos: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & More GYPSY Character Portraits
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

You can now get a first look at the cast of GYPSY on Broadway in character! Check out photos of Audra McDonald and more in new character portraits here! Learn more about the Broadway revival and see how to purchase tickets.
What We Know So Far About MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL on Broadway Photo
What We Know So Far About MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL on Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 6, 2024

Taylor Mac and Jason Robert Brown's MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL, is coming to Broadway in 2025. What do we know so far about the new musical?
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Shanel Bailey has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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