Loosely based on the memoirs of worldrenowned striptease artist gypsy rose lee, gypsy follows the journey of the irrepressible rose imelda staunton, vera drake, the mother to end all stage mothers, as she balances the challenges of parenthood with the joys and heartbreaks of. Imelda staunton stars as the overbearing mama rose in this 2015 london production of the 1959 musical. But imelda stauntons long career also qualifies her for the quirky cutie hall of fame and the milf lifetime achievement award. The story revolves around the ambitious momma rose and her efforts to put her two daughters june and louise on stage in a vaudeville act. It follows the dreams and efforts of rose to raise two daughters to perform onstage and casts an. Gypsy is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of striptease artist gypsy rose lee, and focuses on her mother, rose, whose name has become synonymous with the ultimate show business mother. Imelda staunton dolores umbridge in harry potter, younguns stars as that iconic stage mother, momma rose, in this smash west end revival of the arthur laurents. In the 2015 west end revival starring imelda staunton, louise begins to walk out, and rose catches up after waking up to reality. Imelda staunton reinvents mama rose in gypsy stagezine.
Imelda staunton, peter davison, lara pulver, gemma sutton. Gypsy starring imelda staunton savoy theatre, london. Stephen sondheim and james goldmans 1971 broadway masterwork follies is a literally overwhelming experience. Telling the story of the original archetypal showbusiness mother, who raises lee played by lara pulver true blood, sherlock and her sister june as they travel around america with. Imelda staunton and lara pulver in the chichester festival theatre production of gypsy at londons savoy theatre. Set in postwar britain 19501 london and focusing on the titular good little wife, mother and secret backstreet abortionist staunton, vera drake. Imelda staunton stars in the performance of her career in one of the greatest ever musicals, based on gypsy rose lees memoirs, the famous striptease artist. I cried from virtually the beginning to the haunting end of this evocative portrait of the end of an era for a oncefabled new york theatre, on the eve of being torn down to make way for an office building, as a final reunion is held on its crumbling stage for the chorus girls and. Gypsy is a 1959 musical with music by jule styne, lyrics by stephen sondheim, and a book by. Imelda stauntons performance in gypsy will be released on dvd in november, it has been confirmed. Imelda staunton simple english wikipedia, the free. Gypsy live at savoylink to watch replay here message board.
But harry potter and downton abbey star imelda staunton, 64 who is set to star in flesh and blood and the crown does admit actor husband jim carter brings her a cup of tea every morning. I must confess that seeing imelda staunton as mama rose performing at the magnificent art deco savoy theatre was theatrical nirvana for me. The current west end run of gypsy stars imelda staunton as momma rose and lara pulver as louise gypsy rose lee. Imelda staunton, center, as momma rose in jonathan kents london revival of gypsy. The current west end run of gypsy stars imelda staunton as momma rose and lara pulver as. Kevin whately herbie and imelda staunton rose in gypsy. England to see imelda staunton cbe obe perform as mama rose, the dvd is the next best thing. Gypsy is a 1959 musical loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of gypsy rose lee, the famous striptease artist, and focuses on her mother, rose, whose name has become synonymous with the ultimate show business mother.
Imelda staunton is gypsy woman at savoy theatre express. Staunton had been a hotbox girl and understudied julia mckenzie as miss. Gypsy, starring imelda staunton transferred to the savoy theatre following the departure of dirty rotten scoundrels in march 2015. And the theatre is only a short walk from charing cross station. For anyone who is planning to visit london and is going to the theatre, gypsy is the show to catch.
Following a wildly successful fivestar run at the chichester festival theatre, gypsy gets a muchdeserved transfer to the west ends savoy theatre, from 28 march 2015. Imeldas fame even jumped the pond in 2005 as an academy award nominee for best actress for her titular role in vera drake 2004. Imelda staunton and company in gypsy the roundabout theatre company is in talks to transfer the acclaimed london revival, which won four olivier. Reliable musical star louise gold, who would surely make a fine momma if she ever gets a chance to go on as understudy. Gypsy has been hotly rumoured to make a comeback at the chichester festival with imelda staunton at its helm and guess what, the rumours were correct this production of arthur laurents and stephen sondheims gypsy will be directed by veteran. Much ado about nothing, the harry potter series and peters friends. Gypsy starring imelda staunton dvd release date confirmed. Credit johan persson london the small, determined woman who is sharing her obsessions so enthrallingly from the stage of the savoy theater here is unmistakably a product of the united states.
Imelda staunton is a total triumph in a baggy, ballsy role she makes look tailorfitted. Imelda staunton is back where she belongs in hello, dolly. This colourful show tells the story of gypsy rose lee, one of americas most famous. The recipient of eight olivier award nominations, this production stars imelda staunton in the iconic role of mama rose, with lara pulver, gemma sutton, peter davson, and dan burton offering. When i learned that imelda staunton would be headlining the first london revival in over 40 years, i decided to book my flight. As mama rose, she inhabits a very powerful role of the ultimate stage mother. Imelda staunton has come in for unanimous praise on twitter as musical fans lap up a screening of west end hit gypsy.
Imelda staunton dazzles with truth and vitality in a nearperfect musical. That this may be a flaw was illustrated for me because both imelda staunton and lara pulver. Jonathan kents awardwinning production of the classic musical gypsy a recordbreaking sellout during its acclaimed london run comes to. Imelda staunton stars in gypsy, the legendary sondheim musical widely considered to be the best show in broadway history.
Imelda staunton nude naked pics and sex scenes at mr. The show itself, first seen on broadway in 1959, is a testament to the power of the integrated musical in that the book by arthur laurents. Review follies starring imelda staunton at the national. Gypsy give em the old razzle dazzle and shinnnnneeeeee. Not 100% sure lara pulver was on, though for one, little lamb to me seems different when compared to the official recording. Ethel mermans neverused understudy in the original production. Gypsy, savoy theatre imelda staunton dazzles with truth and vitality in a nearperfect musical. Imelda staunton, richard graham, heather craney vera drake sees leigh return with a tragiccomic drama that boasts both the warm affection of life is sweet and the sharp cruelty of naked. Roy tan home audiences are to get the chance to see imelda stauntons highly acclaimed performance as the ultimate stage mother, momma rose in the hit revival of gypsy, currently playing londons savoy theatre. Momma rose imelda staunton performs some people in gypsy. Red carpet doctor who star peter davison answers fan qu.
Imelda stauntons gypsy tipped for bbc christmas broadcast. After training at the royal academy of dramatic art, staunton began her career in repertory theatre in the 1970s before appearing in seasons at various theatres in the uk staunton has since performed in a variety of plays and musicals in london, winning four olivier awards. Arthur laurents wrote the book of the musical, and it is widely considered to be one of the classic examples of a traditional book musical which became popular during the middle of the 20th century. You would think it was a commercial production or something. The beautiful savoy theatre was intimate so wherever you sit, you will feel close to the stage. Meddlesome socialite turned matchmaker dolly levi travels to yonkers, new york to find a match for the miserly, unmarried halfamillionaire horace. Imelda staunton gypsy airs on pbs tonight playbill. The company has already filmed a liveaction beauty and the beast and jungle book. This brand new production reunites imelda with director dominic cooke following the critically acclaimed production of follies at the national theatre. How can i contact imelda stauntons management team or agent details.
Imelda staunton brings her extraordinary fivestar performance in gypsy to londons savoy theatre. Imelda mary philomena bernadette staunton, cbe born 9 january 1956 is an english actress. Imelda staunton is the author of the puffin book of five minute animal stories 0. Gypsy is a 1959 musical with music by jule styne, lyrics by stephen sondheim, and a book by arthur laurents. Imelda mary philomena bernadette staunton, cbe born 9 january 1956 is an english stage and screen actress. Angela lansbury dame angela lansbury dbe angela lansbury in 20 born angela brigid lansbury 19251016 october 16, 1925 age 91 regents park, london, england1 nationality british, american, and irish2multiple citizenship occupation actress, singer, songwriter, producer, writer years active 1943present spouses richard cromwell m.
I was going to talk to the donmar about ideas of whom to book for the season. Gypsy the musical chichester starring imelda staunton. Gypsy on bbc four imelda staunton universally praised. Gypsy london 17 july 2015 imelda staunton rose, peter davison herbie presumed to feature the entire current cast, as no understudy annoucement was made. Imelda staunton in gypsy photo by johan persson the shows producers are currently exploring the possibility of a filming to occur the first week of october at londons savoy theatre. Jonathan kents awardwinning production of the classic musical gypsy a. Imelda stauntons acclaimed london gypsy is available for. The acclaimed 2015 london revival of gypsy, starring imelda staunton, which was broadcast on bbc4 december 27, 2015, is being streamed. Imelda staunton is an english actress best known for her roles in the harry potter film series as professor dolores jane umbridge and the tv series up the garden path.
Imelda staunton earns multiple standing ovations for her portrayal of momma rose. This new west end production is an import from the chichester theatre festival, where staunton and director jonathan kent previously collaborated on a successful olivierwinning production of sweeney todd. Imelda staunton is better known for her dramatic abilities. Our teenagers were less enamoured as it did not centre around a traditional boy girl love story. Savoy theatre london gypsy starring imelda staunton. Tristram kenton for the guardian i f proof were needed of the power of the. Books by imelda staunton author of murder at the vicarage.
Imelda staunton was born on january 9, 1956 in archway, london, england as imelda mary philomena. The show itself, first seen on broadway in 1959, is a testament to the power of the integrated musical in that the book by arthur laurents, the. I used to think gypsy was perfection, the pinnacle of the midcentury. Broadway beckons imelda staunton in gypsy hollywood. Here is the link to watch the gypsy london show wo passwords or logins. Multiawardwinning star imelda staunton is gypsy woman like the song says. Gypsy was revived again in a british production in the west end of london, england with imelda staunton as mama rose. Loosely based on the memoirs of worldrenowned striptease artist gypsy rose lee, gypsy follows the journey of the irrepressible rose imelda staunton, vera drake, the mother to end all stage mothers, as she balances the challenges of parenthood with the joys and heartbreaks of a life in the world of show business. Gypsy is a 1959 musical loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of gypsy rose lee, the famous striptease artist, and focuses on her mother, rose, whose name.
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