Gypsy Casting
Maryann, one of the more reliable of the chatterati (bitchosphere?) is reporting that Boyd Gaines will play Herbie in this summer's Encores! production of Gypsy. Having just seen Gaines in Journey's End last week, I feel more than confident saying that he's as ideal as they come. He's charming, sympathetic, and warm, and he's both strong and soft enough to stand up to Rose, but eventually fail at being her equal. Exciting!
Update: They're also saying that Laura Benanti will play Gypsy Rose Lee. Eh.
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I really hope that the Benanti rumors are false. She's much too haughty for the humble Louise, and her top notes are weaker now than they were a few years ago. It'll never happen, but now that Coram Boy is closing, I'd really love for them to hire Xanthe Elbrick.
The Gaines news is fabulous.
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