Say Farewell to Gypsy
No, not immediately! According to this press release, we can enjoy my darling Patti in the greatest role of her career for another three months:
GYPSY
THE AWARD WINNING, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SMASH HIT
WILL PLAY ITS FINAL PERFORMANCE
ON SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2009
AT THE ST. JAMES THEATRE
AT THE CONCLUSION
OF TONY AWARD WINNER
PATTI LUPONE'S
SCHEDULED ENGAGEMENT
The award winning, critically acclaimed smash hit production of GYPSY will play its final performance at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the conclusion of Tony Award winner Patti LuPone's scheduled engagement. Directed by theatrical legend and author of the musical Arthur Laurents, GYPSY will have played 388 performances and 27 previews by the time it closes. The current production of the great American musical, which also stars Tony Award winners Boyd Gaines as "Herbie" and Laura Benanti as "Gypsy," began preview performances on Monday, March 3, 2008 and officially opened on Thursday, March 27, 2008.
"I know I speak on behalf of my partners when I say that this production has been one of the most gratifying endeavors of our professional careers. Legendary director Arthur Laurents assembled a superb company lead by the incomparable Patti LuPone. And, while we wish GYPSY could entertain us all much longer, it has become clear to us that there is no way to replace the irreplaceable" said Roger Berlind, lead producer of the show.
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