Patti's turn in 'Gypsy' By Matt Windman (****)
With so many dynamic performances, plus a full-size orchestra bringing life to Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim's golden score, how could anyone not love this production?
With so many dynamic performances, plus a full-size orchestra bringing life to Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim's golden score, how could anyone not love this production?
After a Broadway season graced by astonishing performances by Audra McDonald, Christine Ebersole and Donna Murphy, LuPone further proves that we're living in a golden age for singing actress…
Expectations were high. Expectations are surpassed. Patti Lupone triumphs incomparably as Rose.
In star turn, Bernadette Peters clearly is uncomfortable with role
Perhaps even more gratifying is the superb support she's given by Boyd Gaines and Laura Benanti, bringing emotional depth and poignancy to the interplay between the three key characters and …
If your idea of theatre is all LuPone, all the time, you will love this Gypsy. If, on the other hand, you're expecting fresh psychological insights into Rose - or, for that matter, any insight into her at all - this is not the show for you.
THE creators of "Gypsy," arguably the best Broadway musical ever, are deeply unhappy with the new revival from hotshot director Sam Mendes and British producer Robert Fox, several production…
Seth Rudetsky, host of the 2010 Gypsy of the Year competition, takes Playbill on an exclusive backstage tour of the annual fundraiser benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Cherry Jon…
LuPone proves to be a gutsy Rose who doesn't quite achieve the dramatic depths of her formidable character.
Patti LuPone can thank an air-conditioning contractor for the opportunity to play Mama Rose in "Gypsy" at New York's City Center.