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Gypsy Rose Lee

Also Credited As: Rose Louise

Date of Death: April 26, 1970 (59)

Birth Place: Seattle, WA, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1961
Jenny


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1942
"Star and Garter Girls" Singer

Gloria Pinkee

"I Can't Strip to Brahms" Performer

Nurse

Jennie Windsor

The Girl on the Police Gazette

The Lady that's known as "Lou"

The Girl on the Police Gazette

"Star and Garter Girls" Singer

Jennie Windsor

The Lady that's known as "Lou"

Nurse

Gloria Pinkee

"I Can't Strip to Brahms" Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1939
May Daly [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 1936
"The Economic Situation" Singer

Mrs. Higgins

"I Can't Get Started With You" Singer

Dolores Del Morgan

Miss Gherkin

Nurse

Lady De Vere

Dolores Del Morgan

"I Can't Get Started With You" Singer

Miss Gherkin

Nurse

Mrs. Higgins

"The Economic Situation" Singer

Lady De Vere

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1936
Performer


Writing

Source Material

Movies

Stage Door Canteen
[ 1943 ] Gypsy Rose Lee
Belle of the Yukon
[ 1944 ] Belle De Valle
Doll Face
[ 1945 ] writer
Babes in Bagdad
[ 1952 ] Zohara
Muchachas de Bagdad
[ 1953 ] Zohara
Wind Across the Everglades
[ 1958 ] Mrs. Bradford
The Stripper
[ 1963 ] Madame Olga
The Trouble with Angels
[ 1966 ] Mrs. Phipps

Videos

News


Video: GYPSY Performs 'Rose's Turn' at the Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2025

The cast of Gypsy took the stage at Radio City Music Hall earlier tonight to perform at the 78th Annual Tony Awards. Watch the performance in full here!
Interview: Alan Demovsky, Director of THE NANCE at Elmwood Playhouse
by Peter Danish - May 30, 2025

The NANCE is currently enjoying a succesful and critically aclaimed run at Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, NY.  We caught up with the play's director Alan Demovsky to chat a bit about the play's message and its extraordinary significance in today's increasingly repressive political climate.
Montego Glover encabezará GYPSY durante una semana mientras Audra McDonald está de vacaciones
by Team BWW - May 27, 2025

La nominada al Tony, Montego Glover, protagonizará como “Rose” la reposición de Gypsy en Broadway durante una semana este verano, durante las vacaciones de Audra McDonald. ¡Más información aquí!
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by Team BWW - May 27, 2025

토니상 후보 몬테고 글로버가 올여름 오드라 맥도날드의 휴가 기간 동안 1주일간 브로드웨이 리바이벌 뮤지컬 ‘집시’에서 ‘로즈’ 역을 맡아 출연합니다. 자세한 내용은 여기에서 확인하세요!
Montego Glover übernimmt die Hauptrolle in GYPSY für eine Woche während Audra McDonalds Urlaub
by Team BWW - May 27, 2025

Die für den Tony Award nominierte Montego Glover übernimmt die Rolle der „Rose“ in der Broadway-Neuinszenierung von Gypsy während Audra McDonalds einwöchigem Sommerurlaub. Hier erfahren Sie mehr!
Montego Glover Will Lead GYPSY For One Week During Audra McDonald's Vacation
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025

Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will star as “Rose” in the Broadway revival of Gypsy on Broadway, during Audra McDonald's vacation for one week this summer. Learn more here!
Review: THE NANCE Kills at Elmwood Playhouse
by Bruce Apar - May 22, 2025

This is a colorful, nimble tapestry textured with high-stakes pathos alternating with low humor, weaving a spell of superior and highly original stage entertainment. 
Audra McDonald and GYPSY Cast to Perform on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025

Audra McDonald and the company of Broadway's Gypsy, are set to visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert today, May 22 for a performance of the Tony-nominated production of the musical.
What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025

The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.
GYPSY se despide de Madrid con una propuesta formativa para estudiantes de Artes Escénicas
by Lorena Pastor Romero - May 9, 2025

El musical GYPSY afronta sus últimas semanas en el Teatro Apolo de Madrid, donde finalizará su temporada el próximo 25 de mayo.
What is the History of Mexican Performers on Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 4, 2025

The terrific new musical Real Women Have Curves brings the story of a Mexican family to Broadway. Ana is a first-generation Mexican-American who dreams of becoming a journalist and must navigate being the only one with American citizenship in her family as she finds her own way in the world. Artists from Mexico have brought great and important work to the Broadway stage over the years.
Review: GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE at Argenta Contemporary Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - May 1, 2025

The Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock spotlighted Arkansas theatre royalty with its bold and emotionally rich production of Gypsy: A Musical Fable, which captivated audiences from April 9–19. This golden-age musical, considered one of Broadway’s most enduring masterpieces, was brought to life with striking precision and artistry that riveled any Broadway show. With a book by Arthur Laurents, score by Jule Styne, and lyrics by a young Stephen Sondheim, Gypsy demands both powerhouse performances and thoughtful direction—and Argenta delivered on all fronts. 
Photos: Jordan Tyson Prepares For GYPSY Backstage With The Dressing Room Project
by Michael Major - Apr 30, 2025

Go backstage at Gypsy on Broadway with Jordan Tyson. The Dressing Room Project's Michael Kushner has shared photos of the Broadway revival's June has she prepares to take the stage in the Audra McDonald-led production. 
Erik Lee Preminger, hijo de Gypsy Rose Lee, visita GYPSY en Madrid
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Apr 29, 2025

El pasado domingo 27 de abril la producción de GYPSY dirigida por Antonio Banderas que puede verse en el Teatro Apolo de Madrid recibió la visita de Erik Lee Preminger, hijo de la auténtica Gypsy Rose Lee, personaje interpretado por Lydia Fairén en esta producción.
GYPSY Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

A new block of tickets has been released for GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald. Tickets are now on sale through Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Listen: GYPSY 2024 Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025

The 2024 Broadway Cast Recording of Gypsy, starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, is now available in streaming and digital formats. Listen to the album and pre-order the CD and vinyl here!
Review: GYPSY at the Philharmonie de Paris
by Patrick Honoré - Apr 19, 2025

The Broadway masterpiece, a crowning achievement of musical theater, finally makes its way to Paris, brought to new life by a stellar cast and crew under the visionary direction of Laurent Pelly.
GYPSY To Be Presented By The Beverly Theatre Guild Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025

The Beverly Theatre Guild will present a fabulous production of Gypsy-A Musical Fable to the stage of the Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy on May 2-4, 2025.
GYPSY Cast Recording Will Get April Release
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025

The 2024 Broadway revival, led by six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald, has recorded a cast album which is set to be released digitally on April 25. The first single, 'Together, Wherever We Go,' will be available to stream on April 11. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gypsy Rose Lee been in?

Gypsy Rose Lee has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Gypsy Rose Lee been in?

Gypsy Rose Lee has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has Gypsy Rose Lee written?

Gypsy Rose Lee has written 2 shows including The Naked Genius (Playwright), Gypsy (Source Material).

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