James theatre, for the fourth broadway revival of gypsy. Arthur laurents books list of books by author arthur laurents. Set all across america in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, arthur laurents landmark show explores the world of twobit show business with brass, humor. The production opened february 27th, 1947 at the shubert theatre in new haven and closed march 29th, 1947 at the walnut street theatre in philadelphia, cancelling the. Also an excellent accompaniment to the bway cast album. The musical tale of a domineering stage mothers inadvertent creation of a burlesque stripper, now available in. Laurents wrote the book for west side story, which updated romeo and juliet to the streets of new york, with gangs called the jets and the sharks replacing the houses.
Arthur laurents, the director, playwright and screenwriter who wrote such enduring stage musicals as west side story and gypsy, as well as the movie classics rope and the way we were, died yes. Army during world war ii, laurents turned to writing for broadway, producing a body of work that includes west side story 1957, gypsy 1959, and hallelujah, baby. Arthur laurents contribution by of west side story edition. Arthur laurents first play, home of the brave, was a hardhitting look at the plight of a jewish gi during the war and opened on broadway in 1945. The official database for broadway theatre information gypsy broadway musical original ibdb. The musical tale of a domineering stage mothers inadvertent creation of a burlesque stripper, now available in paperback for the first time. As a playwright, screenwriter, and director, arthur laurents has a unique place in the history of theater. Discover book depositorys huge selection of arthur laurents books online.
May 06, 2011 arthur laurents, the playwright, screenwriter and director who wrote and ultimately transformed two of broadways landmark shows, gypsy and west side story, and created one of. Gypsy is a 1959 musical with music by jule styne, lyrics by stephen sondheim, and a book by arthur laurents. Arthur laurents, 93, playwright for gypsy, west side. Arthur laurents books list of books by author arthur. Arthur laurents, the playwright, screenwriter and director who wrote and ultimately transformed two of broadways landmark shows, gypsy and west side story, and created one of. Two years later, he wrote the book and directed the illadvised stage musical nick and nora, inspired by the.
Laurents was the rare book writer who transformed the medium, starting with his. Arthur laurents gypsy tells the story of an eager stage mother who is determined to land fame and success for her daughter while secretly hoping for some fame of her own. Arthur laurents, 93, playwright for gypsy, west side story natalie wood, george chakiris, and richard beymer in the film version of west side story. It makes sense that the muny would be staging gypsy in its historic 100th season, considering the shows reputation as an iconic american classic. Find out what gypsy looks like on the printed page.
Gypsy laurents, arthur, sondheim, stephen, styne, jule on. Gypsy, written in the late1950s by arthur laurents, jule styne, and stephen sondheim this being only his second broadway musical, has been renowned by theater critics since its first appearance in broadway. Memoirs of americas most celebrated stripper and focuses on her mother, rose, whose. Gypsy is famous for helping launch lyricist stephen sondheims career, and features a book by arthur laurents that is widely considered to be one of the classic examples of a traditional book musical. Aug 31, 2016 gypsy is a 1959 musical with music by jule styne, lyrics by stephen sondheim, and a book by arthur laurents. Gypsy has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Books by arthur laurents author of west side story edition. Book by arthur laurents, music by jule styne, lyrics by stephen sondheim. Apr 16, 2015 plus stripper gypsy rose lee, whose memoir inspired the wry book by arthur laurents, was never a household name in the u. Laurentsarthur, died may 5, 2011 after a brief illness in his home in manhattan. Gypsy is a 1993 american madefortelevision biographical musical comedydrama film directed by emile ardolino. Regarded by many theatre professionals as the finest musical ever created, gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters success while secretly yearning for her own. Arthur laurents was born on july 14, 1918 in brooklyn, new york city, new york, usa as arthur levine. Laurents wrote the book for west side story, which updated romeo and juliet to the streets of new york, with gangs.
May 06, 2011 arthur laurents, the new yorkborn laureate storyteller who penned the scripts for west side story and gypsy, two of the most successful and influential musicals in theater history. Arthur laurents was an american playwright, librettist, stage director, and screenwriter. Gypsy is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of gypsy rose lee, the famous striptease artist, entitled gypsy. Playwright, screenwriter, and director arthur laurents writes about directing broadway musicals, especially gypsy and west side story, about other musicals and other directors, interacting with producers, writers, and actors, and about life with his late partner, tom hatcher. Rope, caught, home of the brave, anna lucasta, summertime, anastasia, bonjour tristesse, west side story, gypsy, invitation to a march, the way we were, and the turning point.
Gypsy is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of striptease artist gypsy rose lee, and focuses on her mother, rose, whose name has become synonymous with the ultimate show business mother. Speculated by many including ny times critic ben brantley to be the greatest of all american musicals, gypsy tells the story of the dreams and efforts of one hungry, powerhouse of a woman to get her two daughters into show business. At the heart of the musical is the gregarious rose, whose journey made critic frank rich call gypsy, broadways own brassy, unlikely answer to king. Gypsy book by arthur laurents, music by jule styne, lyrics by stephen sondheim directed by rob ruggiero choreographed by ralph perkins the muny july 27, 2018. Arthur laurents was born arthur levine on july 14, 1917 in brooklyn, new york. In this moving, exhilarating, and provocative account, he presents readers with a frontrow look at the making of two of the greatest musicals of the american stage, west side story and gypsy. Music by jule styne, lyrics by stephen sondheim, book by arthur laurents, directed by arthur laurents.
Collegeuniversity, community theatre, large cast, mostly. Gypsy original, musical, drama, broadway opened in new york city may 21, 1959 and played through mar 25, 1961. A memoir of broadway and hollywood, published in 2000. His credits included the stage musicals west side story and gyp. Regarded by many as the best musical ever, gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters success while secretly yearning for her own. Live from the savoy theatre imelda staunton, stage musical based on the book by arthur laurents and with music by jule styne and lyrics by stephen sondheim, loosely based on the memoirs of gypsy rose lee. Lyrics by stephen sondheim music by jule styne book by arthur laurents directed by bernie cardell playing in the nickelson auditorium regarded by many as the best musical ever, gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters success while secretly yearning for her own. A great book literally to have to understand the plot between the songs. Arthur laurents is credited as director, performer, writer, creative consultant and source material. Most of the major artists who revolutionized the american musical were composers and lyricists, but mr. There are two types of people in the theater, explains arthur laurents, who wrote the librettos for gypsy and west side story and has.
This broadway playbill is from july 2008, at the st. From arthur laurents, playwright, screenwriter, directora mesmerizing book about theater, the art, the artist, the insider, the outsiderand the making of two of the greatest musicals of the american stage, west side story and gypsy. Gypsy a musical fable insights educational guide 4. A musical fable music by jule styne lyrics by stephen sondheim book by arthur laurents suggested by memoirs of gypsy rose lee original production by david merrick and leland hayward entire production originally directed and choreographed by jerome robbins theatre isfor me. Gypsy is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of gypsy rose lee, the famous striptease. Arthur laurents american playwright, director, and. Plus stripper gypsy rose lee, whose memoir inspired the wry book by arthur laurents, was never a household name in the u. Buy gypsy by arthur laurents, stephen sondheim, jule styne online at alibris. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Gypsy book by arthur laurents, music by jule styne, lyrics by stephen sondheim when. Arthur laurents who wrote the celebrated books to gypsy and west side story has earned a reputation for honesty. This is a rare february 27th, 1947 playgoer playbill from the threenight, outoftown tryout and world premiere engagement of the obscure arthur laurents play heartsong at the shubert theatre in new haven, connecticut. Arthur laurents theatre credits, news, bio and photos. Mar 06, 2018 gypsy at riverside theatre march 625, 2018 music by jule styne lyrics by stephen sondheim book by arthur laurents considered one of the finest musicals ever written, gypsy follows indomitable.
The teleplay by arthur laurents is an adaptation of his book of the 1959 stage musical gypsy, which was based on gypsy. Gypsy by arthur laurents book cover, description, publication history. Gypsy is famous for helping launch lyricist stephen sondheim s career, and features a book by arthur laurents that is widely considered to be one of the classic examples of a traditional book musical. This is the book or libretto if you will by arthur laurents that played broadway in 1959 with ethel merman as the indelible mama rose, julie styne furnishing the music and stephen sondheim the lyrics. One of the greatest musicals of all time, with music by jule styne, lyrics by stephen sondheim, and a book by arthur laurents. In 1989, laurents again oversaw a revival of gypsy, headed by tyne daly. This publication is based on gypsy with book by arthur laurents, music by jule styne, lyrics by stephen sondheim, direction by arthur laurents and jerome robbins original choreography reproduced by bonnie walker. Arthur laurents also cowrote anyone can whistle and do i hear a waltz. Regarded by many theater professionals as the greatest musical ever created, gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters success, while secretly yearning for her own. Arthur laurents tony awardwinning writerdirector, is considered by many to be american theaters greatest librettist. Regarded by many theater professionals as the greatest. Gypsy opening night at city center at ny city center in new york. Arthur laurentss most popular book is romeo and juliet and west side story.
Book by arthur laurents music by jule styne lyrics by stephen sondheim directed and choreographed by jerome robbins opened 52159 at the broadway theatre in new york. Lupones performance and even more in the production itself, directed by arthur laurents, who wrote the shows book. Arthur laurents, the director, playwright and screenwriter who wrote such enduring stage musicals as west side story and gypsy, as well as the movie classics rope and. May 07, 2011 new york arthur laurents, the director, playwright and screenwriter who wrote such enduring stage musicals as west side story and gypsy, as well as the movie classics rope and the way we. It is a book profoundly enriched by the authors two loves, love for the theater and love for his partner of fiftytwo years, tom hatcher, who shared and inspired every aspect of his life and his work. Born in flatbush, brooklyn on july 14, 1917, he graduated from cornell university and was a.
Arthur laurents has 27 books on goodreads with 6955 ratings. Gypsy musical gypsy is a 1959 musical with music by jule styne, lyrics by stephen sondheim, and a book by arthur laurents. Gypsy is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of gypsy rose lee, the famous striptease artist, and focuses on her mother, rose, whose name has become synonymous with. Indomitable stage mother rose chases vicarious success and stardom as she pushes her daughters through the vaudeville circuit. Gypsy by arthur laurents, stephen sondheim, jule styne. Winner of five tony awards, seven drama desk awards, an academy award and the pulitzer prize, stephen sondheims works include company, pacific overtures, into the woods, assassins and passion. The libretto by arthur laurents was suggested by the memoirs of gypsy rose lee. Arthur laurents, an irascible eminence of musical theater and movies out of whose typewriter came the stage scripts for west side story, gypsy and the threehanky film romance the. Over six decades in the theater, arthur laurents who wrote the celebrated books to gypsy and west side story has earned a reputation for honesty. Gypsy book by arthur laurents, stephen sondheim, jule. Gypsy, west side story and other musicals applause books arthur laurents on. A musical suggested by the memoirs of gypsy rose lee. Arthur laurents, arthur levine, american playwright, director, and screenwriter born july 14, 1917, brooklyn, n. Lyrics by stephen sondheim music by jule styne book by arthur laurents directed by bernie cardell.
See all books authored by arthur laurents, including gypsy, and west side story vocal score, and more on. Book by arthur laurents, music by jule styne, lyrics by stephen sondheim, suggested by the memoirs of gypsy rose lee, directed by thomas n. In his effort to whittle down the material for a play, however, laurents focused on gypsys mother, rose, who is presented as the ultimate stage mother. Arthur laurents heartsong lloyd bridges shirley booth. Gypsy is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of gypsy rose lee, the famous striptease artist, and focuses on her mother, rose, whose name has become synonymous with the ultimate show business mother. Arthur laurents july 14, 1917 may 5, 2011 was an american playwright, stage director and screenwriter after writing scripts for radio shows after college and then training films for the u. Gypsy book by arthur laurents, stephen sondheim, jule styne. At the heart of the musical is the gregarious rose, whose journey made critic frank rich call gypsy, broadways own brassy. Based on the life of gypsy rose lee gypsy was a broadway smash for sondheim and. In it, he discusses his lengthy career and his many gay affairs and longterm relationships, including those with farley granger and tom hatcher august 24, 1929 october 26, 2006. He was a writer, known for rope 1948, the turning point 1977 and west side story 1961.
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