Who’s next to tackle the role of Rose, made famous by Ethel Merman in the original 1959 production of Gypsy? We’ve seen Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Bernadette Peters and Patti LuPone all take star turns as the ultimate stage mom. Now it’s time for Olivier Award-winning Imelda Staunton to storm the stage as the Chichester Festival Theatre production transfers to the West End this spring.
Staunton is known for both her stage work as well as film roles, including several installments in the Harry Potter series. A cast album is already planned for Gyspy fanatics. Want a sneak peek? Take a look…
