Danny Burstein to star in ‘Gypsy’ on Broadway opposite Audra McDonald
The Tony Award-winning actor will join director George C. Wolfe's revival of the classic showbiz musical at Broadway's Majestic Theatre beginning in November.
Extra, extra! Tony Award winner Danny Burstein has joined the cast of Gypsy on Broadway, joining the previously announced Tony winner Audra McDonald. Performances begin at the Majestic Theatre on November 21 ahead of a December 19 opening.
Burstein is best known for his Tony-winning performance as Harold Zidler in the original Broadway cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. He has received an additional six nominations, and his other Broadway roles include Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, and Herr Schultz in Cabaret.
In Gypsy, Burstein will star as Herbie opposite McDonald as Momma Rose. Additional casting has yet to be announced.
Inspired by the memoirs of burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy follows Rose, a mother who will do anything to make her daughters into stars. The show features a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
This revival will be directed by Tony winner George C. Wolfe and choreographed by Tony nominee Camille A. Brown. Gypsy will also feature scenic design by Santo Loquasto, costume design by Toni-Leslie James, lighting design by Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer, sound design by Scott Lehrer, hair and wig design by Mia Neal, and makeup design by Michael Clifton.
Learn more about Gypsy on Broadway.
Photo credit: Danny Burstein. (Photo courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gypsy playing?
Gypsy is playing at Majestic Theatre . The theatre is located at 245 West 44th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
How long is Gypsy?
The running time of Gypsy is 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What is Gypsy about?
Here she is, boys; here she is, world! See Broadway legend Audra McDonald star in what is widely celebrated one of the greatest musicals ever written. McDonald embodies the stage mother to end all stage mothers in this based-on-a-true story of the life of burlesque icon Gypsy Rose Lee. Gypsy is now nominated for five Tony Awards.
How do you book tickets for Gypsy?
Book tickets for Gypsy on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age requirement for Gypsy?
The recommended age for Gypsy is Ages 10+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted..
What are the song in Gypsy?
Gypsy features some classic songs including “Let Me Entertain You,” “Rose's Turn,” and “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.” The big and brassy score aligns with its protagonist: the biggest dreamer of them all, Momma Rose.
Who wrote Gypsy?
Famed musical theatre writers Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim wrote the music and lyrics, respectively. Arthur Laurents, hot off of the success of West Side Story, wrote the book.
Who directed Gypsy?
Three-time Tony Award winner and Broadway legend George C. Wolfe directs the production. He’s also an Emmy nominee and Drama Desk winner.
Is Gypsy appropriate for kids?
Gypsy is recommended for ages 10 and up. Children under 4 years old are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Gypsy good?
Audra McDonald is a first-class, once-in-a-generation talent. Known for her soaring vocals and acting chops of steel, the production is one of the buzziest in recent memory, and the Washington Post agrees: she is "unforgettable, and were there any justice, this Rose would have been a star."
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