Gypsy – Buxton Opera House
Let Me Entertain You! And we certainly were entertained last night as Gypsy opened at the Buxton Opera House as part of the annual Buxton International Festival.
Gypsy, written by Jule Styne (music), Stephen Sondheim (lyrics) and Arthur Laurents (book), premiered on Broadway in 1959, and tells the story of Mama Rose and her two daughters: June and Louise, as they navigate the world of American Vaudeville in the 1920s and 30s. Rose has become known as the ultimate show business mother – the pushy mum who puts all her energy into seeking success and stardom for her daughter; but there is so much more to this story, which I won’t spoil here if you haven’t seen it yet!
This is by far the funniest production of Gypsy I’ve ever seen; director Paul Kerryson has leaned into every singl...