Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson to join Audra McDonald in ‘Gypsy’ on Broadway

Danny Burstein will also star in the latest New York revival of the classic Arthur Laurents, Stephen Sondheim, and Jule Styne musical at the Majestic Theatre.

Gillian Russo
Gillian Russo

Everything’s coming up casting! Gypsy on Broadway has announced additional casting alongside previously announced star Audra McDonald. Performances begin November 23 ahead of a December 19 opening at the Majestic Theatre.

Joining the previously announced, six-time Tony Award-winning McDonald as Mama Rose and Tony-winning Danny Burstein as Herbie are Joy Woods as Louise and Jordan Tyson as June. Woods and Tyson currently star as versions of the character Allie in the Broadway musical adaptation of The Notebook.

Additionally, the show will also feature Lesli Mergherita as Tessie Tura, Lili Thomas as Mazeppa, and Mylinda Hull as Electra/Miss Cratchitt.

Complete casting has yet to be announced.

Gypsy follows the ultimate “stage mother” Rose, who stops at nothing to propel her daughters, June and Louise, to stardom. The show is adapted from the memoirs of real-life burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee and features a script by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

The 2024 revival is directed by Tony winner George C. Wolfe and choreographed by Tony nominee Camille A. Brown. Gypsy will also have scenic design by Santo Loquasto, costume design by Toni-Leslie James, lighting design by Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer, sound design by Scott Lehrer, hair and wig design by Mia Neal, and makeup design by Michael Clifton.

Check back for information on Gypsy tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

Photo credit: Joy Woods and Jordan Tyson. (Photos courtesy of production; Woods photo by Julia Sariy)

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