Gypsy
Tour
A musical fable
Opening Date
Mar 29, 1961
Closing Date
Dec 09, 1961
MusicalDramaOriginalNational Tour
Open Date: Mar 29, 1961
Close Date: Dec 09, 1961
Closed Flag: Y
Is Final Week: 1
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
Various cities throughout the U.S. From the 1920s to the 1930s.
Comments
At this production's first performance of its Los Angeles engagement at the Biltmore Theatre (Monday, October 2, 1961), the show's composer, Jule Styne, conducted the orchestra.
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PeopleProduced by David Merrick and Leland HaywardBook by Arthur Laurents; Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Suggested by the Memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee; Music orchestrated by Sid Ramin and Robert Ginzler; Dance arrangements by John Kander; Additional Dance Music by Betty Walberg; Musical Director: Milton RosenstockEntire Production Directed and Choreographed by Jerome RobbinsScenic Design by Jo Mielziner; Costume Design by Raoul Pene DuBois; Lighting Design by Jo Mielziner; Hair Styles by Ernest AdlerGeneral Manager: Jack Schlissel; Company Manager: Richard GraysonProduction Stage Manager: Leonard Patrick; Stage Manager: Kathleen A. Sullivan; Assistant Stage Mgr: Moose Peting and Ralph LongleyConducted by Milton RosenstockGeneral Press Representative: Frank Goodman and Ben Washer; Press Representative: Allan Cameron DalzellPhilFarm BoyFarm BoyCigarFarm BoyFarm BoyMr. GoldstoneNewsboyMaidShowgirlCowBougeron-CochonUnderstudies: Leon Benedict (Kringelein, Mr. Goldstone, Uncle Jocko, Cigar), Patty Brownell (Baby Louise), Betty Bruce (Rose), William Bush (Weber, Phil), Dina Claire (Agnes), Fred Grades (Boy Dancers), Barry Kemp (Clarence (and his classic clarinet)), Loney Lewis (Pop), Marc Maskin (Tulsa, Pastey), Moose Peting (George), Alice Playten (Baby June), Lois Roberts (Louise), Judy Thelen (June), Ellen Travolta (Miss Cratchitt), Susan Willis (Tessie Tura, Mazeppa, Electra) and George Zima (Yonkers, L.A., Angie)
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Songsmusic by Jule Styne; lyrics by Stephen SondheimAct 1Sung ByMay We Entertain YouBaby June and Baby LouiseSome PeopleRoseSmall WorldRose and HerbieMr. Goldstone, I Love YouRose and EnsembleLittle LambLouiseYou'll Never Get Away From MeRose and HerbieIf Momma Was MarriedLouise and JuneAll I Need Is the GirlTulsa and LouiseEverything's Coming Up RosesRoseAct 2Sung ByMadame Rose's ToreadorablesLouise and The Hollywood BlondesTogether, Wherever We GoRose, Louise and HerbieYou Gotta Get a GimmickTessie Tura, Mazeppa and ElectraSmall World (Reprise)RoseLet Me Entertain YouLouise and CompanyRose's TurnRose
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Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Produced by David Merrick and Leland Hayward
Book by Arthur Laurents; Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Suggested by the Memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee; Music orchestrated by Sid Ramin and Robert Ginzler; Dance arrangements by John Kander; Additional Dance Music by Betty Walberg; Musical Director: Milton Rosenstock
Entire Production Directed and Choreographed by Jerome Robbins
Scenic Design by Jo Mielziner; Costume Design by Raoul Pene DuBois; Lighting Design by Jo Mielziner; Hair Styles by Ernest Adler
General Manager: Jack Schlissel; Company Manager: Richard Grayson
Production Stage Manager: Leonard Patrick; Stage Manager: Kathleen A. Sullivan; Assistant Stage Mgr: Moose Peting and Ralph Longley
Conducted by Milton Rosenstock
General Press Representative: Frank Goodman and Ben Washer; Press Representative: Allan Cameron Dalzell
Phil
Farm Boy
Farm Boy
Cigar
Farm Boy
Farm Boy
Mr. Goldstone
Newsboy
Maid
Showgirl
Cow
Bougeron-Cochon
Understudies:
Leon Benedict
(Kringelein, Mr. Goldstone, Uncle Jocko, Cigar), Patty Brownell
(Baby Louise), Betty Bruce
(Rose), William Bush
(Weber, Phil), Dina Claire
(Agnes), Fred Grades
(Boy Dancers), Barry Kemp
(Clarence (and his classic clarinet)), Loney Lewis
(Pop), Marc Maskin
(Tulsa, Pastey), Moose Peting
(George), Alice Playten
(Baby June), Lois Roberts
(Louise), Judy Thelen
(June), Ellen Travolta
(Miss Cratchitt), Susan Willis
(Tessie Tura, Mazeppa, Electra) and George Zima
(Yonkers, L.A., Angie)
music by Jule Styne; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Act 1
Sung By
May We Entertain You
Baby June and Baby Louise
Some People
Rose
Small World
Rose and Herbie
Mr. Goldstone, I Love You
Rose and Ensemble
Little Lamb
Louise
You'll Never Get Away From Me
Rose and Herbie
If Momma Was Married
Louise and June
All I Need Is the Girl
Tulsa and Louise
Everything's Coming Up Roses
Rose
Act 2
Sung By
Madame Rose's Toreadorables
Louise and The Hollywood Blondes
Together, Wherever We Go
Rose, Louise and Herbie
You Gotta Get a Gimmick
Tessie Tura, Mazeppa and Electra
Small World
(Reprise)
Rose
Let Me Entertain You
Louise and Company
Rose's Turn
Rose