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

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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