When did Gypsy live from the Savoy play?
Gypsy: Live from the Savoy Theatre (2015) A filmed recording of a live performance of the Chichester Festival Theatre revival, which played at the Savoy from April till November 2015.
Is the musical Gypsy a masterpiece of music?
Am very fond of ‘Gypsy’ as a musical, and find it pretty much a masterpiece of character and music. The music sticks in the head for a long time, mixing comedy, tragedy and vaudeville with adept ease, and the lyrics sparkle in both wit and emotion (then again it is Stephen Sondheim, who is a genius with lyrics).
Who is the actress who plays Agnes in Gypsy?
A filmed recording of a live performance of the Chichester Festival Theatre revival, which played at the Savoy from April till November 2015. The actress who plays Agnes in this production, Natalie Woods, has nearly the same name as Natalie Wood–the Hollywood star who played adult Louise in the 1962 movie of Gypsy.
Who is the actress who plays Mamma Rose in Gypsy?
It is Imelda Staunton’s, in the title role, show all the way though, she doesn’t just play Mamma Rose, she is Mamma Rose.
When did Imelda Staunton play Momma Rose in Gypsy?
I saw Gypsy live in June 2015 after loving the original film & Imelda Staunton was fantastic as Momma Rose. Full Marks also go to Lara Pulver and the ladies who played Tesse Tura, Mezzepa & Electra! I saw Gypsy live in June 2015 after loving the original film & Imelda Staunton was fantastic as Momma Rose.
Who are the characters in Gypsy by Imelda Staunton?
The story revolves around the ambitious Momma Rose and her efforts to put her two daughters June and Louise on stage in a vaudeville act. June dramatically quits the show, so Momma Rose must coax her shyer daughter Louise out from her sister’s shadow and into the limelight.
Who is the star of the musical Gypsy?
Loading… Imelda Staunton stars in Gypsy, the legendary Sondheim musical widely considered to be the best show in Broadway history. This acclaimed production transfers from the Chichester Festival Theatre to the West End.