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‘Gypsy’ Theater Review: Audra McDonald Climbs the Mountain of One of the All-Time Greatest Musicals and Plants a Triumphant Flag
The Hollywood ReporterStory by David Rooney
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Broadway legend Audra McDonald captivates in a soaring revival of the quintessential American musical 'Gypsy,' directed by visionary George C. Wolfe.
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- Audra McDonald's performance as the iconic Rose is a tour de force, layering the ruthless pushy mother with shattering vulnerability and pathos.
- Wolfe's production honors the show's classic theatrical roots while subtly exploring the racial dynamics of Rose's ambition as a Black woman in vaudeville.
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Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein, George C. Wolfe, Stephen Sondheim, Ethel Merman, Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne, Marley Lianne Gomes, Kyleigh Vickers, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, Kevin Csolak, Lesli Margherita, Lili Thomas, Mylinda Hull, Jade Smith, Broadway, Gypsy