🌹GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE presented by Champaign Urbana Drama Makers 🌹
Book by Arthur Laurents | Music by Jule Styne | Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Jordan Rinkenberger
Music Direction by Stephen Burdsall
Choreography by Anna Mettes
📖 Inspired by the memoirs of burlesque artist Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy tells the story of “Mama” Rose, an overbearing stage mother attempting to thrust her two daughters into stardom on a dying vaudeville circuit. When her younger daughter runs away, Rose focuses all her energy on her oldest, Louise, who unexpectedly rises to fame as burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee. The show explores family, ambition, and the pursuit of stardom. Featuring classic songs like “Everything’s Coming Up Roses," “Let Me Entertain You,” and “If Momma Was Married,” Gypsy is often regarded as one of the greatest musicals of all time. 📖
🗓️ Show Dates:
July 17-19 at 7 PM
July 20 at 2 PM
📍Venue:
Parkland College's Harold & Jean Miner Theatre (2400 W Bradley Ave. Champaign, IL 61821)
🕖 Run Time: (approx.) 2 hours and 40 minutes including one 15-minute intermission
NOTICES: Gypsy is recommended for audiences ages 13 and up due to mature themes. | Theatrical haze and flashing lighting effects may be utilized in this production.
🎭 CAST 🎭
Rose - Jaclyn Loewenstein
Herbie - Michael Steen
Louise - Kimmy Schofield
June - Alina Scott Denos
Tulsa* - Christian Shepherd
Tessie Tura* - Ameriah Lockett
Mazeppa - Brandi Lowe
Electra/Miss Cratchitt - Sara Benson
L.A. - Ally Bauer*
Yonkers - Rachel Mitchell*^
Angie - Noelle Song*
Agnes - Sierra Smith*
Marjorie May - Brenlee Dalton*
Dolores - Katelyn McLaughlin*
Thelma - Janey Watson*
Gail - Bella Ondevilla
Edna - Devon Hague*
Weber/Kringelein/Phil - Dallas Trinkle
Georgie/Pastey - Ozzie Decker
Pop/Bourgeron-Couchon - Barry Ackerson
Uncle Jocko/Mr Goldstone/Cigar - Grant Morenz
Baby June - Alaina Davis
Baby Louise - Abigail Dossey
Auditioning Kids/Newsboys - Logan Tarr, DJ Trinkle-Hague, Lydia Ruud, & Lenora Oliver
*Indicates Featured Dancer
"Gypsy" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
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