Gypsy (Broadway, St. James Theatre, 1989) | Playbill

Gypsy

Broadway
Musical
Revival


SYNOPSIS:

Gypsy Rose Lee was the world’s most famous striptease artist; Momma Rose the ultimate stage mother. Follow their extraordinary story in Stephen Sondheim’s timeless musical about sex, power and longing. With legendary songs, including “Let Me Entertain You” and “Everything’s Coming up Roses,” Gypsy remains the greatest American musical.



Gypsy played 23 previews and 476 performances at the St. James Theatre. The return engagement played 12 previews and 105 performances at the Marquis Theatre.
People (110)

Awards

Drama Desk Award
1990 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
1990 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Nominee
1990 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Winner
1990 Outstanding Revival Winner
Outer Critics Circle
1990 Outstanding Revival of a Musical Winner
1990 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Winner
1990 Outstanding Actor in a Musical Nominee
Theatre World Awards
1990 Theatre World Award Winner
1990 Theatre World Award Winner
Tony Award
1990 Best Featured Actor in a Musical Nominee
1990 Best Actress in a Musical Winner
1990 Revival (Play or Musical) Winner
1990 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
1990 Costume Design (Play or Musical) Nominee

QUICK STATS

(as of Jul 28, 1991) Total Current Gross: $4,424,015.00 Highest Weekly Gross: $350,895.00 (Week Ending May 19, 1991)   Average Ticket Price: $35.58 Average % Capacity: 67.81%

Grosses

Week Ending Week Number This Week Gross Potential Gross Diff $ Avg Ticket Top Ticket Seats Sold Seats in Theatre Perfs Previews % Cap This Week Diff % cap
Jul 28, 1991 8 $282,667.00 $0.00 $44,381.00 $35.48 $0.00 7,967 1,576 8 0 63.19% 8.52%
Jul 21, 1991 7 $238,286.00 $0.00 -$92,196.00 $34.57 $0.00 6,893 1,576 8 0 54.67% -14.07%
Jul 14, 1991 6 $330,482.00 $0.00 $16,673.00 $38.13 $0.00 8,667 1,576 8 0 68.74% 1.08%
Jul 7, 1991 5 $313,809.00 $0.00 -$28,523.00 $36.79 $0.00 8,530 1,576 8 0 67.66% -4.50%
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