Gypsy: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Gypsy follows the life of Rose, a determined stage mother, and her daughters, Louise and June, as they navigate the ups and downs of show business. At the heart of the musical is Rose’s unyielding desire for her children to succeed in the entertainment world, particularly her daughter June. Gypsy is an exploration of the price of pursuing dreams, the resilience of the human spirit, and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1959)
Cast: Large (35+ Roles) • Child Roles • Female Leads • Teen Roles
Genre: Biography / Comedy / Drama
Setting: 1920s, 1930s / USA (Various)
Creative Team
Music: Jule Styne
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: Arthur Laurents
Based On: Gypsy: A Memoir➝ by Gypsy Rose Lee
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1959)➝
Licensing
Gypsy is available for licensing through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1950s, Animals, Based on a Book, Biographical, Classic, Comedic, Dramatic, Golden Age, One-Word, Popular, Rags to Riches, Tap Dance
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