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Gypsy - 2008 Original Broadway Cast | 
 enlarge | Artists: Laura Benanti, Boyd Gaines
Creator: Patti Lupone
Label: Time Life Entertainment
Category: Music
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 25
Format: Cast Recording
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.8 x 0.4
UPC: 610583243123
EAN: 0610583243123
ASIN: B001CHFM12
Release Date: August 26, 2008 (New: This Week)
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| Tracks:
| • | Overture | | • | May We Entertain You | | • | Some People | | • | Seattle to Los Angeles | | • | Small World | | • | Baby June and Her Newsboys/Let Me Entertain You | | • | Have an Eggroll, Mr. Goldstone | | • | Little Lamb | | • | You'll Never Get Away From Me | | • | Dainty June and Her Farmboys | | • | Broadway | | • | If Momma Was Married | | • | All I Need Is the Girl | | • | Everything's Coming Up Roses | | • | Entr'acte | | • | Together Wherever We Go | | • | You Gotta Get A Gimmick | | • | The Strip | | • | Rose's Turn | | • | Act II Curtain | | • | Exit Music | | • | Tomorrow's Mother's Day | | • | Small World/Momma's Talkin' Soft | | • | Nice She Ain't | | • | Smile, Girls | | • | Who Needs Him? | | • | Three Wishes For Christmas |
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Product Description
Curtain Up! The smash Broadway musical comes
to life in this all new cast recording! It's the
new 2008 Broadway revival of Gypsy, starring
Tony and Olivier Award-winner Patti LuPone as
the indomitable Momma Rose.This classic American musical by Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim about a fractured family stars the larger-than-life, true Broadway diva LuPone heading the cast as the stage mother of all stage mothers, determined to make a star out of at least one of her children. Four-time Tony-winner Boyd Gaines is the
beleaguered Herbie, a gentlemanly candy
salesman and reluctant theatrical agent who
loves Rose, and Tony-winner Laura Benanti
is the wallflower-turned-world-famous-stripper Gypsy Rose Lee, one of Rose s two daughters.
Album Description
The Gypsy soundtrack includes bonus tracks.Curtain Up! The smash Broadway musical comes to life in this all new cast recording! It's the new 2008 revival of Gypsy, starring Tony and Olivier award-winner Patti Lupone as the indomitable Momma Rose. This classic American musical by Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim about a fractured family stars the larger than life, true Broadway diva Lupone heading the cast as the "stage mother of all stage mothers," determined to make a star out of at least one of her children. Four time Tony-winner Boyd Gaines is the beleaguered Herbie,a gentlemanly candy salesman and reluctant theatrical agent who loves Rose, and Tony-winner Laura Benanti is the wallflower-turned-world-famous-stripper Gypsy Rose Lee, one of Rose's two daughters.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Add this to your musical library. August 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
LuPone is a sizzling energetic performer. Gypsy has some great music and`the cast does a fantastic job.
PATTI LUPONE CREATES THEATRICAL HISTORY: AN ESSENTIAL, VIBRANT RECORDING August 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
"Here she is boys...here she is world!" Here is Patti LuPone as Mama Rose in the musical theatre classic "Gypsy."
History has definitely proven that "Gypsy" can survive without Ethel Merman. Librettist/director Arthur Laurents seems to have the magic touch with this show. Laurents has directed three different productions of "Gypsy", and each time he has directed it, the actress playing Mama Rose: Angela Lansbury (1973-1974), Tyne Daly (1989), and now Patti LuPone (2008) has received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. The 2008 Production also saw Boyd Gains (Herbie) and Laura Benanti (Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee) win Tony Awards as Best Supporting Actor and Actress in a musical, respectively.
But after Ethel Merman, Rosalind Russell (1962 film version), Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Bette Midler (camping it up and desperately channeling Ethel Merman in a TV presentation) and Bernadette Peters have all taken individual turns as Mama Rose, you may well wonder... do we need another Cast Recording with Patti LuPone? The answer is a resounding "YES!!!!!" This recording is so fresh and vibrant, it seems that the show was just written today instead of nearly 50 years ago. Patti LuPone gives a ferocious performance as Mama Rose; justifying all the praise she has deservedly received and creating theatrical history in her own right.
And, unlike Mama Rose, Patti LuPone does not hog the spotlight here. Boyd Gaines makes a touching Herbie, and Laura Benanti, alternately heartbreaking and sultry-seductive, is a major revelation as the pushed aside daughter Louise who comes into her own as sophisticated stripper Gypsy Rose Lee.
The CD booklet is packed with gorgeous color production photos. The CD boolet also includes a complete synopsis and the entire 50 year history of "Gypsy"; and entertaining liner notes by LuPone. This CD also includes seven songs cut from the show prior to Broadway. The one outstanding "cut" song is "Smile, Girls"-- which furthur reinforces Mama Rose's unwavering drive and optimism in the face of reality and disaster. LuPone's tour-de-force, go for broke performance of "Rose's Turn", the emotional and mental breakdown that Rose has long been on the brink of, will haunt you. This recording is absolutely essential for fans of Patti LuPone and the musical theatre masterpiece that is "Gypsy."
 I guess you had to be there August 28, 2008
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
I know I'm going to get a lot of "unhelpful" comments, merely because people will disagree with my negative review of a recording of a performance that has already acquired legendary status, but I have to provide my honest reaction.
I was very excited by the announcement of the release of the CD because of the critical and popular acclaim this production had gotten. Unfortunately, I have not yet had the opportunity to get to New York to see it.
I was very disappointed, however, when I listened to the CD. While I have no doubt that Patti LuPone gave a tour de force performance, I suspect much of her success had to do with her physical presence. As recorded, I did not find her portrayal particularly convincing, thrilling or moving. "some People" does not hint at Rose's fierce determination; instead, it seems merely upbeat. "Everything's Coming Up Roses," which I think is one of the most terrifying moments in all musical theatre, seemed merely optimistic, rather than encompassing a borderline personality. Finally, "Rose's Turn" seemed overcooked. In contrast, howwever, Ms. LuPone was far more effective in the softer numbers and sounds perhaps the most seductive of all Roses in her numbers with or to Herbie.
Perhaps part of my problem with Ms. LuPone's performance from a purely vocal perspective is that her typical mannerisms are particular annoying in this recording. It's one thing to distort the rhythmic line of a song when singing it out of context, but in the context of the show -- and particularly in concerted numbers in which the rest of the performers are singing on the beat -- I found it VERY distracting.
In every other respect, however, I thoroughly enjoy, respect and appreciate this recording. Boyd Gaines, Leigh Ann Larkin and, particularly, the fabulous Laura Benanti are all excellent. In fact, Ms. Benanti proves the opposite of Ms. LuPone in that her acting is totally present in just her voice. When you HEAR her acquiring the confidence she needs to become Gypsy in "The Strip," it will bring a tear to your eye. And "Gotta Get a Gimmick" is performed in a manner that makes you feel like you are actually there watching Mazeppa, Electra and Tessie.
This will lift you out of your seat! August 28, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
We spent big bucks to fly to NYC for the day from South Carolina to see Patti in Gypsy. We paid for premium seats, 4th row center, and we were in heaven for the better part of three hours. As LuPone emailed me in response to a congratulory letter I mailed her at the theatre, " Thank you for your wonderful letter. I'm sorry for all your toubles in the airport, but I'm glad you saw this production
with this cast. I'm a very proud member of it. Love, Patti " Our "trouble" is that weather closed the airport and we spent the night in baggage claim. But the show was the high point of our long history of theatre-going. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the gold standard of Broadway musicals, and the CD brings that excitement home--literally! I pray that someone has the sense to capture this cast on DVD before it's too late. I'd buy it in a flash!
Gypsy~ All You Need Is THIS CD!! August 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have heard many cast recordings of Gypsy and I have to say that this CD was amazing.
Patti Lupone is really giving the performance of a life time and her songs soar right off the CD. She belts out "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and, in my opinion has the best version of "Rose's Turn" ever. Her antics in acting show on the CD through the funny, sad, and dare I say even crazy parts of the show.
Boyd Gains is pitch perfect as the lovable Herbie, matching Lupone's vocals in Small World, and bringing comedy to the part in "Mr. Goldstone" and "Together Wherever We Go."
Laura Benanti is amazing as Gypsy/Louise, her "Little Lamb" is lovely. Her transfer to Gypsy Rose Lee is great and "The Strip" is one of my favorite songs.
The entire cast is amazing, include Leigh Ann Larkin as Dainty June.
I would highly recommend this CD!
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