Montego Glover to star in 'Gypsy' on Broadway for Sunday matinees
The Tony Award nominee will assume the lead role of Rose from six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald for one performance at the Majestic Theatre per week.
Here she is, world! Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will star in Gypsy on Broadway for Sunday matinee performances in July and August beginning on July 20 at the Majestic Theatre.
Glover will play the lead role of Rose in lieu of six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, who still performs the role at all other performances unless otherwise specified. She previously assumed the role for the week of June 30 to July 6 while McDonald was on vacation. Glover is best known for her Tony-nominated turn in Memphis, and additional Broadway credits include Into the Woods, Les Misérables, and The Color Purple.
The Gypsy Broadway cast also includes Danny Burstein as Herbie, Joy Woods as Louise, Jordan Tyson as June, Lesli Margherita as Tessie Tura, Lili Thomas as Mazeppa, Mylinda Hull as Electra/Miss Cratchitt, Kevin Csolak as Tulsa, Jacob Ming-Trent as Uncle Jocko, Summer Rae Daney and Kyleigh Denae Vickers alternating as Baby Louise, and Marley Lianne Gomes and Jade Smith alternating as Baby June.
Directed by George C. Wolfe, Gypsy follows the tireless attempts of Momma Rose, the "ultimate stage mother," to turn her two daughters into stars in the difficult business of vaudeville. The production earned five Tony Award nominations in 2025, including Best Revival of a Musical.
Photo credit: Montego Glover in Gypsy on Broadway. (Photo by Marc J. Franklin)
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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