Gypsy marks the opening of City Circle's eighth season, and it's the company's first performance at the Englert. Carroll emphasized the significance of staging this particular show at this location.
"The Englert Theatre was built in 1912, and the vaudeville era was alive and strong at that time," he said. "Gypsy and her mother, Rose, actually did do vaudeville, and it's really neat to be able to have City Circle doing Gypsy in a real vaudeville stage now that they've renovated it."
The production also features a live orchestra, including a harp, and both the musicians and the cast come from around the area. Carroll and lead actress Marcia Hughes (Mama Rose) are from Cedar Rapids, and Cary Beatty (the manager, Herbie) is from North Liberty.
UI junior Christina Gulick plays Louise, or as she is later known, Gypsy Rose Lee.
It really should be awesome. Chris Gulick has an incredible voice, and is a very expressive actress. I'm going to usher next weekend, and should be able to give the full report then. If you're in the area, definitely do NOT miss this one.
UPDATE: A review is here. Apparently, Marcia Hughes steals the show.
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