Gypsy - 1998, Paper Mill Playhouse, New Jersey

One of the best reviewed performances of "Rose" ever. Then Betty Buckley -- yes, here's Rose, a revelatory Rose -- makes the character's classic down-the-aisle entrance, and real good times are no longer here to stay. For she will seize your heart, warm it and then break it. From "When a Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose Indeed" By ALVIN KLEIN, New York Times, Published: September 20, 1998

Gypsy - 1974, Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto, pre-Broadway tour

Gypsy - 1978, Filene Center, Wolf Trap, Virginia

Gypsy - August, 1974, The Opera House at the Kennedy Center, Pre-Broadway

Gypsy - 1990, St. James Theatre, Broadway

Linda Lavin as Rose, Jonathan Hadary as Herbie, Crista Moore as Louise

Gypsy - 1959, Shubert Theatre, Philadelphia, Pre-Broadway

Gypsy - 1974, Shubert Theatre, Boston, Pre-Broadway

Gypsy - 1974, Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia, Pre-Broadway

Gypsy - 1973, Picadilly Theatre, London

Gypsy - 1959, The Broadway Theatre

Gypsy - 1975, Winter Garden Theatre, Broadway

Angela Lansbury opened in the first revival of Gypsy on Broadway.   It was a limited run of 120 performances.   Prior and post the run, she toured with it for years.  She previously opened it in London's West End at the Picadilly Theatre in 1973, a feat which she didn't even want to try - she feared following in Ethel Merman's footsteps.  In London, she won the Olivier and on Broadway she won the Tony.   All productions of Gypsy are similar, but Angela's "Rose" may be the only one with a high kick.

Gypsy - 1974, Opera House, Chicago, Pre-Broadway

Gypsy - 1989 - St. James Theatre, Broadway

Book by Arthur Laurents; Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee; Musical Director: Eric Stern; Music orchestrated by Sid Ramin and Robert Ginzler; Dance arrangements by John Kander

St. James Theatre, (11/16/1989 - 1/6/1991)
Marquis Theatre, (4/18/1991 - 7/28/1991)
Preview: Oct 27, 1989 Total Previews: 23
Opening: Nov 16, 1989
Closing: Jul 28, 1991 Total Performances: 476

Opening Night Cast
Tyne Daly - Rose
Jonathan Hadary - Herbie
Crista Moore - Louise
Robert Lambert - Tulsa
Tracy Venner - June
Mace Barrett - Weber, Phil
Jim Bracchitta - Pastey Bougeron-Cochon
Demetri - Callas, Newsboy
Ronn Carroll - Pop, Cigar
Bobby John Carter - Clarence (and his classic clarinet), Newsboy
Danny Cistone - Newsboy
Barbara Erwin - Miss Cratchitt, Tessie Tura
Barbara Folts - Hollywood Blonde
Teri Furr - Hollywood Blonde
Paul Geraci - Flagstaff
Jeana Haege - Balloon Girl
Ned Hannah - Kansas
Tony Hoty - Uncle Jocko, Kringelein
Lori Ann Mahl - Agnes, Hollywood Blonde
Kristen Mahon - Baby Louise
Anna McNeely - Electra
Nancy Melius - Hollywood Blonde
Jason Minor - Newsboy
Bruce Moore - Yonkers
Michele Pigliavento - Hollywood Blonde
Ginger Prince - Maid
John Remme - George, Mr. Goldstone
Jana Robbins - Mazeppa
Robin Robinson - Hollywood Blonde
Christen Tassin - Baby June
Alec Timerman - St. Paul
Craig Waletzko - L.A.

1990 Tony Award® Best Actress in a Musical
Tyne Daly [winner]

1990 Tony Award® Best Revival
Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler, Kathy Levin, Barry Brown [winner]

1990 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Tyne Daly [winner]

1990 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Revival
Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler, Kathy Levin, Barry Brown; Produced in association with Tokyo Broadcasting System Intl., Inc., PACE Theatrical Group, Inc. [winner]

1990 Theatre World Award
Robert Lambert [winner]
Crista Moore [winner]