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‘Gypsy’ Broadway Review: Audra McDonald Wrestles With Rose and Wins

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Story by Robert Hofler
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Broadway legend Audra McDonald shines in a revival of the classic musical 'Gypsy', navigating the complex dynamics between a director and the show's original writer.
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  • In 2003, the last Broadway revival of 'Gypsy' was marked by a behind-the-scenes spat between director Sam Mendes and the show's book writer, Arthur Laurents, who had a proprietary attachment to the classic.
  • Audra McDonald's powerhouse performance as the iconic Mama Rose is already generating major awards buzz, cementing her status as one of the greatest stage actors of her generation.
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Audra McDonald, Sam Mendes, Arthur Laurents, Tom Hatcher, Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Broadway, Gypsy
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