Audra McDonald’s ‘Gypsy’ Opens on Broadway With Star-Studded Premiere
Broadway’s ‘Gypsy‘ Revives Majestic Theater with Star-Studded Opening Night
New York, NY – Teh iconic Majestic Theatre roared back to life Thursday night, December 19th, with the highly anticipated opening of the Broadway revival of Gypsy. Leading the charge is the incomparable Audra McDonald, captivating audiences with her powerhouse performance.
The red carpet shimmered with a constellation of stars eager to witness the theatrical magic. Among them were broadway besties Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff, whose friendship blossomed during their time together in the groundbreaking Spring Awakening.
“It’s so exciting to see audra back on Broadway,” Michele gushed. “She’s an absolute legend, and I can’t wait to see her bring Mama Rose to life.”
Groff echoed Michele’s sentiments,adding,”Audra is a force of nature. This is going to be an unforgettable performance.”
The evening held a special significance for Michele, who shared a stage with mcdonald as a child in the original production of Ragtime.
Joining McDonald on stage are the equally talented Danny Burstein and Joy Woods,rounding out a powerhouse cast. The revival marks the reopening of the Majestic Theatre, which had been dark sence the closing of The Phantom of the Opera in April 2023.
The star-studded audience included a who’s who of Broadway royalty and beyond. Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale, Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria, David Hyde Pierce and husband Brian Hargrove, Anna Wintour and Michael Kors, and LaTanya Richardson Jackson were among those who graced the opening night.
Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale
Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria
David Hyde Pierce and husband Brian Hargrove
Anna Wintour and Michael Kors
latanya Richardson Jackson
With its stellar cast, iconic score, and the magic of broadway, Gypsy promises to be a theatrical triumph.
Curtain Rises on ‘Gypsy’ Revival: A Night of Broadway Royalty
New York, NY - The Majestic Theater, once home to the iconic Phantom of the Opera, has been reawakened by the dazzling revival of Gypsy, starring the inimitable Audra McDonald. Opening night,December 19th,saw a constellation of stars grace the red carpet,eager to witness McDonald’s formidable portrayal of Mama Rose.
Among the театра attendees were Broadway luminaries Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff, whose friendship blossomed during their Spring Awakening days. “Audra is an absolute legend,” gushed Michele, who shared the stage with McDonald as a child in ragtime. “I can’t wait to see her bring mama Rose to life.” Groff echoed the sentiment, calling McDonald “a force of nature” and predicting an unforgettable performance.
Joining McDonald on stage are Danny Burstein and Joy Woods, forming a powerhouse trio.
The star-studded audience, a veritable who’s who of Broadway and beyond, included Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale, Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria, David Hyde Pierce and husband Brian hargrove, Anna Wintour and Michael Kors, and LaTanya Richardson Jackson.