The Post was right — Audra McDonald WILL play Mama Rose in ‘Gypsy’ on Broadway
nypost.comAudra McDonald as Mama Rose, was announced Wednesday.Directed by George C. Wolfe, the production of Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents’ classic musical will open in December (previews start in November) at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre — its first tenant since “The Phantom of the Opera” closed after 35 years.This story might ring a bell.
That’s because The Post broke the news that the six-time Tony Award winner, 53, was planning to play Mama Rose during the 2024-25 season back in January.But at the Screen Actors Guild Awards a month later, McDonald denied the report on the red carpet.“Oh no, that was a rumor,” the actress told “Entertainment Tonight.” “I read about that in the New York Post, too.”The flummoxed interviewer replied, “How does that happen?
How does someone make up that you’re starring in the revival of ‘Gypsy?’ ”Answered McDonald: “People talk, people talk.”They sure do, Audra.
And some people accurately talked about how you would soon be singing “Some People” on Broadway as that most ferocious of stage mothers.But don’t worry, Audra, I don’t hold grudges.
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