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Gypsy Revival 2008

Run Time:
2 hours and 50 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 27, 2008
Closing: January 11, 2009

Gypsy - 2008 Broadway History , Info & More


Patti LuPone makes theater history in the quintessential American musical. Curtain up! Light the lights! Be there as Broadway’s leading lady takes on its greatest role, in this new production staged by the show’s author himself: theater legend Arthur Laurents. These two mega-talents join forces, and the result is “as close to perfection as anything you’ll see.” (New York Daily News). Everything’s coming up roses at last, as Broadway’s powerhouse performer takes on the role she was born to play.


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GYPSY Takes 'Her' Final Bow, Ends Run Today 1/11
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2009


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.

Photo Coverage: GYPSY Portrait Unveiled at Tony's DiNapoli
by Walter McBride - January 9, 2009


On Thursday January 8th, 2009, the Tony Winning leads of the acclaimed revival of GYPSY, Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti and Boyd Gaines had their own Broadway Wall of Fame portrait unveiled at the popular theater district Italian eatery, Tony DiNapoli's. Tony DiNapoli's is located at 147 43rd Street.

GYPSY to Still Be Filmed Before It Closes?
by Robert Diamond - December 18, 2008


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
by Robert Diamond - December 14, 2008


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.

GYPSY's Larkin to Appear on NBC's Lipstick Jungle December 5
by Robert Diamond - December 1, 2008


GYPSY's Dainty June, Leigh Ann Larkin is set to appear on NBC's Lipstick Jungle on Friday, December 5th at 9pm. Larkin will appear playing Pepper, a fresh-faced actress in her early twenties.

Final GYPSY Performances to be Filmed?
by Robert Diamond - November 29, 2008


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

GYPSY to Close March 1, 2009 at End of LuPone's Contract
by Robert Diamond - November 13, 2008


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.

BWW and Time-Life are Giving Away 21 'Gypsy' CDs PLUS A Grand Prize of Two Free Tickets, Dinner and Hotel
by Faetra Petillo - September 19, 2008


Time-Life and BroadwayWorld.com are proud to announce a 'Swell and Great' Gypsy contest/giveaway program featuring 1 2008 OCR CD to be given away every day for 3 weeks (21 CDs) and a Grand prize of Dinner, Hotel and two tickets to see Gypsy in October.

TV Exclusive: 'GYPSY' CD Release Q&A
by Eddie Varley - September 13, 2008


On Thursday August 28th Barnes and Noble at Lincoln Triangle hosted Tony and Olivier Award-winning Patti LuPone, four-time Tony Award-winner Boyd Gaines and Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti for a Q&A and a CD signing with additional members of the Gypsy cast. The event was a celebration of the August 26th release of the Gypsy cast recording from Time Life. BWW TV brings you there for all the 'swell' and 'great' fun!

'Gypsy' Cast Album #1 on Billboard Cast Album; #58 in Top 200
by Faetra Petillo - September 5, 2008


The 2008 Broadway Cast Recording of GYPSY (Time Life) currently leads the Billboard Cast Album Chart.

Photo Coverage: 'Gypsy' 2008 Original Cast CD Signing at Barnes & Noble
by Walter McBride - August 29, 2008


On Thursday August 28th Barnes and Noble at Lincoln Triangle hosted Tony and Olivier Award-winning Patti LuPone, four-time Tony Award-winner Boyd Gaines and Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti for a CD signing with additional members of the Gypsy cast and multiple Grammy nominated producer Robert Sher. The signing directly followed a Q&A.

Photo Coverage: 'Gypsy' Cast Q & A at Barnes & Noble
by Walter McBride - August 29, 2008


On Thursday August 28th arnes and Noble at Lincoln Triangle will hosted Tony and Olivier Award-winning Patti LuPone, four-time Tony Award-winner Boyd Gaines and Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti in a Q&A with theater journalist Patrick Pacheco (NY1, The Los Angeles Times), followed by a CD signing with additional members of the Gypsy cast and multiple Grammy nominated producer Robert Sher.

LuPone, Gaines, and Benanti Celebrate 'Gypsy' Recording at B&N 8/28
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2008


On Thursday August 28th at 5PM Barnes and Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Tony and Olivier Award-winning Patti LuPone, four-time Tony Award-winner Boyd Gaines and Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti in a Q&A with theater journalist Patrick Pacheco (NY1, The Los Angeles Times), followed by a CD signing with additional members of the Gypsy cast and multiple Grammy nominated producer Robert Sher.

LuPone, Gaines, and Benanti Celebrate 'Gypsy' Recording at B&N 8/28
by Faetra Petillo - August 14, 2008


On Thursday August 28th at 5PM Barnes and Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Tony and Olivier Award-winning Patti LuPone, four-time Tony Award-winner Boyd Gaines and Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti in a Q&A with theater journalist Patrick Pacheco (NY1, The Los Angeles Times), followed by a CD signing with additional members of the Gypsy cast and multiple Grammy nominated producer Robert Sher.

Photo Coverage: Boyd Gaines Joins Wall of Fame at Sardi's
by Walter McBride - August 1, 2008


Tony winner Boyd Gaines is the newest Broadway star to get his picture on the Sardi's Wall of Fame.

TV Exclusive: Recording 'GYPSY'
by Eddie Varley - August 25, 2008


The New Broadway Cast Recording of Gypsy will be released on Tuesday August 26th, 2008. The recording session took place at Manhattan's Clinton Recording Studios and BroadwayWorld TV was there to capture all the excitement as the historic event took place.

New Gypsy Cast Recording to Be Released August 26
by BWW News Desk - July 1, 2008


The 2008 Broadway Cast Recording of GYPSY will be released by Time Life Records on Tuesday August 26th, 2008. The new Broadway Cast Recording of Gypsy boasts the talents of Tony® and Olivier® Award-winning star Patti LuPone, four-time Tony® Award-winner Boyd Gaines and Tony® Award-winner Laura Benanti. All three won 2008 Tony® Award for their performances in the celebrated revival.

Linda Balgord is New Rose Standby for 'Gypsy'
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2008


Linda Balgord is the new standby for the role of Rose in GYPSY.

TV Exclusive: 'GYPSY' Laura Benanti Joins the Celebrated Portrait Walls at Sardi's
by Eddie Varley - June 13, 2008


Laura Benanti, a 2008 Tony nominee for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as 'Louise' in Gypsy had her caricature unveiled at the world famous Sardi's Restaurant on Tuesday June 3rd, 2008. We were there to catch all the fun as she was cheered on by family, friends and her co-stars!

Patti LuPone to Perform on 'The View' Today
by BWW News Desk - June 5, 2008


Patti LuPone to Perform on 'The View' Today.

Laura Benanti to Guest on 'Downstage Center' 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2008


he American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with Tony nominee Laura Benanti, on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway (XM Channel 28).

Gypsy History

Other Productions of Gypsy

1959   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1961   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1961   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1973   West End London Revival
West End
1974   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
1976   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1989   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1998   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2003   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2006   St. Louis, MO (Regional) St. Louis MUNY Production
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2006   Regional Concert
2007   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2008   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2014   Regional (US) Connecticut Rep Production
Regional (US)
2015   West End West End Revival Production
West End
2018   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny Revival
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2024   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

Gypsy - 2008 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Patti LuPone
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Boyd Gaines
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Laura Benanti
2008 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Patti LuPone
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Boyd Gaines
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Patti LuPone
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Arthur Laurents
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Tony Yazbeck
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Laura Benanti
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical 0
2008 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Martin Pakledinaz
2008 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Arthur Laurents
2008 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Boyd Gaines
2008 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Laura Benanti
2008 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Patti LuPone
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roger Berlind
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Routh-Frankel-Baruch-Viertel Group
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Jack Viertel
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Scott Rudin
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical David Ian
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roger Horchow
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Ted Hartley
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Debra Black
2008 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roy Furman
2008 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Dan Moses Schreier

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