Marriott Theatre’s GYPSY Begins Previews August 23

Marriott Theatre's GYPSY Begins Previews August 23 1 The mother of all musicals, GYPSY, arrives at the Marriott Theatre this August, previewing Wednesday, August 23, opening August 30 at 7:30 p.m. and closing October 15, 2023. Arthur Laurents' landmark show is the tale of the ultimate ambitious stage mother, fighting for her daughters' success while secretly yearning for her own. Exploring the drive, intensity, and tenacity one must have to succeed in show business, this musically thrilling show is directed by Amanda Dehnert with choreography by Stephanie Klemons and musical direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson.

The mother of all musicals, GYPSY, arrives at the Marriott Theatre this August, previewing Wednesday, August 23, opening August 30 at 7:30 p.m. and closing October 15, 2023. Arthur Laurents’ landmark show is the tale of the ultimate ambitious stage mother, fighting for her daughters’ success while secretly yearning for her own. Exploring the drive, intensity, and tenacity one must have to succeed in show business, this musically thrilling show is directed by Amanda Dehnert with choreography by Stephanie Klemons and musical direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson.

Trekking across the country, stage mother Rose dreams of the days of her daughter June’s success in the two-bit world of show business. When June elopes, Rose must focus on June’s older sister, Louise, and her unexpected rise to fame in the up and coming world of burlesque. This lavish classic boasts a celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim including: “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” “Some People,” and “Together Wherever We Go.”

“GYPSY is a tale of perseverance,” said director Amanda Dehnert. “The story revolves around two exceptional women – a mother and daughter – who find themselves living in the shadows of each other’s aspirations. It’s sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and above all else, it has a huge heart. These are the things I love about it, and I’m excited to share this production of GYPSY with audiences.”

The all-star cast of  GYPSY is led by Broadway stars Lucia Spina as “Rose” (Broadway: Into the Woods, Kinky Boots, South Pacific, Legally Blonde, Les Misérables, … Spelling Bee), and Nathaniel Stampley as “Herbie” (Broadway: Paradise Square, Cats, The Color Purple, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, The Lion King (Broadway & The West End); Marriott Theatre: Man of La Mancha, The Bridges of Madison County, Ragtime),  with Lauren Maria Medina as “Louise” (“Maria” in Marriott’s West Side Story),  Tori Heinlein as “June,” J’Kobe Wallace as “Tulsa,” Cedric Young as “Pop,” Emily Rohm as “Tessie Tura,” Leeanna Rubin as “Electra,” Sawyer Smith as “Mazeppa,” Milla Liss as “Young Louise,” and Elin Joy Seiler as “Baby June.” Also featuring Elliot Angsurat, Ben Broughton, Lucian Gutfraynd, Daryn Whitney Harrell, Jordyn Helvie, Christopher Kelley, Kevin Kulp, Mandy Modic, Jojo Nabwangu, Steve O’Connell, Joseph Primes, Laura Savage, Madison Sheward, Ayana Strutz, Arik Vega, and Annie Yokom.

The artistic team features Scenic Designer Collette Pollard, Costume Designer Theresa Ham, Wig Designer Megan Pirtle, Lighting Designer Jesse Klug, Sound Designer Michael Daly, Media Designer Anthony Churchill, Props Designer Sally Zack, Production Manager Meg Love, Stage Manager Jessica Banaszak, Assistant Stage Manager Richard Strimer, Intimacy Choreographer Katie Johannigman, Dialect Coach Sammi Grant, and Conductor Brad Haak.

GYPSY is scheduled to run Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., with select Thursday 1:00 p.m. shows. Ticket prices start at $55 (excluding tax and handling fees). Call for student, senior, and military discounts. To make a restaurant reservation, please call 847.634.0100. Reservations are strongly recommended. Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets, please call the Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or go to tickets.marriotttheatre.com. Visit MarriottTheatre.com for more information.

Following the final performance of GYPSY, Marriott Theatre favorite Nathaniel Stampley takes the stage in an intimate evening of solo songs and stories. In Songs & Stories: Nathaniel Stampley in Concert, Mr. Stampley invites the audience along as he traces his career from his hometown of Milwaukee to Chicago, Broadway, London and beyond. Featuring selections from his previous appearances here including Ragtime, The Bridges of Madison County, and his Jeff Award-winning performance in Man of La Mancha, plus theatre and pop standards, and some musical surprises. One night only, October 15th at 7:30, tickets are on sale now.