The new Broadway production of Gypsy starring Audra McDonald revisits the longstanding tradition of examining the 1959 musical, focusing on an ambitious stage mother and her daughters.
Originally opened in 1959, Gypsy: A Musical Fable, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, faced tough competition but solidified its status as a classic.
Despite its initial lack of appreciation, Gypsy lost both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Musical, which highlights its overlooked depth at the time.
The first film adaptation in 1962, featuring Rosalind Russell, is often criticized by fans for not casting Ethel Merman, who was fundamental to the original stage success.
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