Gypsy, one of the greatest musicals of all time is back on Broadway in its fifth revival, and a cast that includes six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald. But for the first time in history, the main characters are people of color.
"Gypsy," the latest revival of Stephen Sondheim's hit Broadway musical, has canceled a fifth performance as illnesses continue to hit the show's company.
"Due to continued illness within the company, tonight’s performance is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check with your point of purchase to exchange or refund your tickets," a social media post on X read early Friday afternoon.
Due to continued illness within the company, tonight’s performance is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check with your point of purchase to exchange or refund your tickets. pic.twitter.com/EO3QUYwaE7
— Gypsy on Broadway (@gypsybway) December 27, 2024
The production's performances on Thursday afternoon and evening were also canceled for illness, with the evening performance canceled just under two hours to curtain.
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The show has now canceled the following performances:
- 12/23 evening performance
- 12/25 evening performance
- 12/26 matinee performance
- 12/26 evening performance
- 12/27 evening performance
Earlier in the week, "Gypsy" said on social media, "Now that the production has opened, we are very quickly getting all our understudies up to speed."
In the Wings
Two performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 28 -- at 2 and 8 p.m.
"Gypsy" is playing at the Majestic Theatre on 44th Street. Opening night was Dec. 19.
