MickeyJoTheatre We finally know the GYPSY cast | Thoughts on the cast joining Audra McDonald in the Broadway revival
We recently learned who will be joining six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald in the upcoming revival of the musical GYPSY at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway.McDonald will be joined by Danny Burstein (Fiddler on the Roof, Moulin Rouge, Follies, Cabaret) as Herbie, Joy Woods (The Notebook, Six, Little Shop of Horrors) as Louise, and Jordan Tyson (The Notebook) as June.Further casting includes Lesli Margherita (Matilda, Dames at Sea, Zorro) as Tessie Tura, Lili Thomas (Chicago, Dear Evan Hansen) as Miss Mazeppa, and Mylinda Hull (42nd Street, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Mr Saturday Night) as Electra.Check out today's new theatre recap for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this casting, what it tells us about the creative vision for this production, and how it might affect the show's box office success.•00:00 | introduction03:00 | Audra as Rose09:10 | Danny as Herbie12:04 | Joy as Louise15:37 | Jordan as June18:57 | the 'gimmick' trio22:44 | box office thoughts•
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