Gypsy: Musical Info & 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.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Golden Age (1959)

Cast Size: 35+

Genre: Dramedy / Semi-Biography

Setting: 1920s, 1930s / USA (Various)


Creative Team

Music: Jule Styne

Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim

Book: Arthur Laurents


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1959)➝

Original London Cast (1973)➝

Broadway Cast (1990)➝

Broadway Cast (2003)➝

Broadway Cast (2008)➝

London Cast (2015)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1950s, Animals, Based on a Book, Biographical, Child Roles, Classic, Female Leads, Golden Age, Large Cast, One-Word, Popular, Tap Dance


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