The dramatic canon has always adored a nice, juicy perversion of motherhood. Consider figures like Medea, Jocasta, and Lady Macbeth, who represent dark facets of maternal instincts.
Audra McDonald's portrayal of Rose in the current revival of Gypsy exemplifies the shift toward more complex and relatable depictions of mothers on stage, who are not just villains.
Current Broadway shows such as Cult of Love and Eureka Day feature mothers that go beyond traditional roles, highlighting their multidimensionality as characters struggling within societal confines.
Rose’s emotional complexity reflects broader themes in theater today, showing that these mothers, who may traumatize their children, are products of their own painful realities and ambitions.
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