Sholly Von Stein as Mama Rose
Jim Brescia as Herbie and Libby Parker as Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee
GYPSY
November 17 - December 3, 2017
Directed by Kristen Saunders
Musical Direction by Thomas Grandoli
Choreography by Shirley Kirkes-Mar
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MUSICAL NUMBERS
Act I
"May We Entertain You?" - Baby June and Baby Louise
"Some People" - Rose
"Small World" - Rose and Herbie
"Baby June and Her Newsboys" - Baby June and Newsboys
"Mr. Goldstone, I Love You"- Rose, Herbie, Ensemble
"Little Lamb" - Louise
"You'll Never Get Away From Me" - Rose and Herbie
"Dainty June and Her Farmboys" - June and Farmboys
"Broadway" - June and Farmboys
"If Momma Was Married" - June and Louise
"Everything's Coming up Roses" - Rose
Act II
"Madame Rose's Toreadorables" - Louise, Rose & Hollywood Blondes
"Together, Wherever We Go" - Rose, Herbie, and Louise
"You Gotta Get a Gimmick" - Mazeppa, Electra, and Tessie Tura
"Small World" (Reprise) - Rose
"Let Me Entertain You"" - Louise
"Rose's Turn" - Rose
Sholly Von Stein as Mama Rose
STORY:
Hailed by critics as the great American musical-with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and book by Arthur Laurents--the show is based on the memoirs of legendary stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. The highly entertaining story focuses on the ultimate stage mom, Mama Rose, and her hopes and dreams for her daughters, June and Louise. As the lights of Vaudeville dim, Louise steps into the spotlight as Gypsy Rose Lee and rises to become one of the most famed burlesque performers of all time. Featuring such songs as, Let Me Entertain You, Everything's Coming Up Roses, and You Gotta Have a Gimmick, this musical offers song, dance, humor and the sheer force of the amazing Mama Rose.
SLIDE SHOW:
Act I
Preshow
Stage mothers prepare their little darlings for auditioning for Uncle Jocko's Kiddie Show.
Uncle Jocko auditioning Baby June & Louise before Mama Rose barges in.
Mama Rose promises stardom to Baby June while Louise looks on.
Louise overhears Pop telling Mama Rose he won't give another penny supporting her pipe dreams.
Mama Rose picks up new young talent for her show en route to Los Angeles.
Rose meets Herbie backstage at a theatre.
The Newsboys perform.
Mama Rose joins in as Baby June takes center stage.
Louise gets a surprise cake for her "12th" birthday.
Hotel Manager gets wise to Mama Rose's extra occupants and animals.
Song and dance for "Mr Goldstone!", who has booked the act!
Singing "Little Lamb", Louise wonders how old she really is.
Mama Rose asks for replacements for the "disappearing" silverware at the Chinese restaurant.
The Farmboys audition for Mr. Grantziger.
Dainty June sings about and dances with her cow Caroline.
The audition for Grantizer continues.
Miss Cratchitt advises Dainty June and Louise about a contract with Grantziger, inquiring what their real ages are.
Mama Rose is told June's contract requires Rose butting out of June's training.
Herbie comforts June after Rose's outburst.
Tulsa shows Louise his new act, "All I Need is the Girl"
The act breaks up at the train station.
Act II
Madame Rose's Toreadorables rehearse the "new" act.
Herbie, Rose and Louise sing "Together, Wherever We Go."
Bickering burlesque strippers Tessie Tura and Mazeppa.
Herbie teaches the stage manager some manners about how to treat a lady.
Tessie in amazement finally gets her g-string to bump!
Tensions mount in the stripper's dressing room.
Mazeppa blows her horn in "Ya Gotta Get a Gimmick."
Electra struts her stuff as the Chrysler Building.
Electra shows off her special gimmick in a blackout.
Tessie Tura shows off her graceful gimmick
Mazeppa, Tessie Tura, and Electra advise Louise how "Ya Gotta get a Gimmick" to be a success.
Pastey and Cigar discuss the unexpected loss of that night's burlesque performer.
About to go onstage, Louise sees herself as pretty for the first time.
As Gypsy Rose Lee, she shyly performs her first dance.
Gypsy Rose Lee performs on Broadway.
Gypsy teases the crowd with her long white fur stole strip.
Gypsy asserts her independence over Mama Rose during a photo shoot.
Mama Rose takes "Rose's Turn."
Rose and Gypsy imagine what the future holds
The Hollywood Blondes take their bow.
Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee takes her bow
The cast takes a final group bow.
