⭐ GYPSY IN CONCERT – ALL-STAR CASTING ANNOUNCED ⭐
Iconic musical Gypsy, with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Arthur Laurents, will be revived for one night only early next year, it has been announced.
The one-off concert will feature seven leading ladies sharing the role of Rose.
The seven Roses will be Tracie Bennett (Follies), Nicola Hughes (Fairview), Keala Settle (The Greateest Showman), Rebecca Lock (Curtains), Samantha Spiro (Sex Education), Melanie La Barrie (& Juliet) and Sally Ann Triplett (Piaf).
Further casting for the production will be announced at a later date.
Based on Gypsy Rose Lee’s memoirs, the 1959 show sees a mother cajole her daughters into a life in showbusiness. It features numbers such as ‘Rose’s Turn’ , ‘Let Me Entertain You’ and ‘If Momma Was Married’ .
The concert will see a 26-piece orchestra play the show’s original orchestrations, conducted by Alex Parker, directed by Paul Foster with choreography by Joanna Goodwin and sound design by Paul Smith.
Gypsy in concert will take place at the Alexandra Palace on 21st February 2022 – 7:30pm, with tickets on sale now.
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Tickets & more info – https://www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/gypsy/
