Set during the vaudeville era, Gypsy is about a relentless stage mother, Rose (Bernadette Peters), who travels the country with her two daughters, June (Kate Reinders) and Louise (Tammy Blanchard), and their manager, Herbie (John Dossett). While June and Louise wish their mother would settle down and marry Herbie, Rose continues to pursue dreams of stardom for her girls. When June deserts the act, Rose turns her attention to the shy Louise, whom she hopes to fashion into a star. When the act is booked into a burlesque house by mistake, Louise is forced into the spotlight and Gypsy Rose Lee is born.
Suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, this legendary musical features book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Sam Mendes directs.
Awards and Nominations
2003 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress - Musical: Bernadette Peters won.
2003 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: John Dossett was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Tammy Blanchard was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Bernadette Peters was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Angelina Avallone Make-Up Designer
David Brian Brown Hair Designer
Bruce Coughlin Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Peggy Eisenhauer Lighting Designer
Jules Fisher Lighting Designer
Robert Ginzler Orchestrator
Marvin Laird Musical Director
Sam Mendes Director
Jerry Mitchell Choreographer
(Additional Choreography)
(Additional Choreography)
ACME Sound Partners Sound Designer
Sid Ramin Orchestrator
Jerome Robbins Choreographer
Anthony Ward Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
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