Cast Set for GYPSY at The Shaw's Festival Theatre

It's not a tease. Gypsy, the greatest American musical, is finally embarking on its highly anticipated run at The Shaw's Festival Theatre beginning May 10. Stephen Sondheim's timeless tale of sex, ambition and a longing for recognition is directed by Jay Turvey, with musical direction by Paul Sportelli and choreography by Genny Sermonia.

Kate Hennig is Momma Rose, the ultimate stage mother with an unrelenting hunger for success and stardom. Vicariously chasing fame through her daughters June (Madelyn Kriese) and Louise (Julie Lumsden), she is determined to make it in show business no matter what the cost. Loosely based on the 1957 memoir of the world's most famous strip-tease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy features legendary songs of musical theatre, including "Let Me Entertain You", "Rose's Turn", "Together, Wherever We Go" and the show-stopping "Everything's Coming up Roses".

This production of Gypsy also features the talents of Ariana Abudaqa, Matt Alfano, Andi Biancaniello, Jenni Burke, Jason Cadieux, Deborah Castrilli*, Krystle Chance, Wren Evans, Kristi Frank, Élodie Gillett, Kyle Golemba, Damian Gradson, Joey Humphries, Nathanael Judah, Graeme Kitagawa, Allan Louis, Amanda Lundgren, Caitlyn MacInnis, Tama Martin*, Allison McCaughey, Kevin McLachlan, Mike Nadajewski, Hannah Otta, Sofia Otta, Drew Plummer, Shakeil Rollock, Sebastian Samuel and Jacqueline Thair.

Set and costume designs by Cory Sincennes, lighting design by Kevin Fraser and sound design by John Lott create a lush love letter to the theatre during vaudeville's final curtain call. Gypsy's production team includes Stage Manager Dora Tomassi and Assistant Stage Managers Leigh McClymont and Théa Pel.

On stage at the Festival Theatre (10 Queens Parade) from May 10 to October 7 (available for review beginning May 25), Gypsy is recommended for audience members ages 12+/Grade 7+ and is sponsored by Mary E. Hill. Running time is approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes, including one intermission.

Cast: (in alphabetical order)

Ariana Abudaqa Matt Alfano Andi Biancaniello Jenni Burke Jason Cadieux Deborah Castrilli* Krystle Chance Wren Evans Kristi Frank Élodie Gillett Kyle Golemba Damian Gradson Kate Hennig Joey Humphries Nathanael Judah Graeme Kitagawa Madelyn Kriese Allan Louis Julie Lumsden Amanda Lundgren Caitlyn MacInnis Tama Martin* Allison McCaughey Kevin McLachlan Mike Nadajewski Hannah Otta Sofia Otta Drew Plummer Shakeil Rollock Sebastian Samuel Jacqueline Thair

Baby June/Ensemble Swing Balloon Girl/Urchin/Ensemble Mazeppa/Ensemble Herbie Swing Cratchitt/Electra/Ensemble Samuel/Rich Son/Newsboy/Ensemble Agnes/Showgirl/Ensemble Tessie Tura/Ensemble L.A./Ensemble Scout/Ensemble/Swing Momma Rose Urchin/Newsboy/Ensemble Swing Angie/Ensemble June/Ensemble Jocko/Cigar/Bourgeron-Cochon/Ensemble Louise Thelma/Showgirl/Ensemble Marjorie-May/Showgirl/Ensemble Swing Swing Georgie/Weber/Mr. Goldstone/Pastey/Ensemble Pop/Kringelein/Phil/Ensemble Baby Louise/Ensemble Scout/Ensemble/Swing Tulsa/Ensemble Yonkers/Ensemble Scout/Newsboy/Ensemble Delores/Renée/Showgirl/Ensemble

Creative & Production:

Jay Turvey Paul Sportelli Genny Sermonia Cory Sincennes Kevin Fraser John Lott Dora Tomassi Leigh McClymont Théa Pel Kathryn Urbanek Meredith Macdonald Élodie Gillett Matt Alfano Alex Sobschak Nick Andison Bex Tralli Paul Sportelli Stephen Ingram Allison McCaughey Child Supervisors Bianca Boom Boom John Stead Jeffrey Simlett

Director Musical Director Choreographer Set and Costume Designer Lighting Designer Sound Designer Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Rehearsal Apprentice Stage Manager Production Stage Manager Assistant Director Assistant Choreographer/Fight Captain Assistant Designer Assistant Lighting Designer Assistant Sound Designer Orchestral Adaptation Metcalf Foundation Music Intern Dance Captain Susan McLay and Jessica Sweeney Burlesque Consultant Fight Director Voice and Dialect Coach

About: Gypsy - A Musical Fable

Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee
Original production by David Merrick and Leland Hayward
Entire production originally directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins

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