Gypsy's Peters Answers Fans' Questions; Co-stars to Chat Live

By Andrew Gans
22 Feb 2004

Bernadette Peters
Bernadette Peters

Two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters, who stars as Momma Rose in the current revival of Gypsy, will answer questions from theatre fans.

Through February 26, those interested can post questions for the actress-singer by logging on to the Gypsy forum at www.gypsy-forum.com. Answers will be posted at the beginning of March. Several of Peters' co-stars will also be on hand for hour-long live chats on the Gypsy website. Those wishing to take part in the chat sessions, should e-mail livechat@gypsythemusical.com. A user name and password will be given to participants. The chats have a limit of 200 participants per session, and scheduled chats will be announced March 1 at www.gypsythemusical.com.

Gypsy began previews at the Shubert March 31, 2003, and officially opened May 1, 2003. Gypsy received four 2003 Tony Award nominations, including those for star Peters (Best Actress in a Musical), co stars John Dossett and Tammy Blanchard (Best Featured Actor/Actress in a Musical) and Best Revival of a Musical. The cast recording of the musical — Angel Records — recently won a Grammy for Best Musical Show Album.

Peters is joined onstage by Emmy winner Tammy Blanchard (Louise), John Dossett (Herbie), Kate Reinders (Dainty June), David Burtka (Tulsa), Heather Tepe (Baby June), Addison Timlin (Baby Louise), Heather Lee (Tessie Tura), Gayton Scott (Miss Cratchit/Electra), Kate Buddeke (Mazeppa), Brooks Ashmanskas (Mr. Goldstone/Pastey), Michael McCormick (Uncle Jocko/Cigar) and William Parry (Pop/Mr. Kringelein).

Gypsy plays Monday through Saturday evenings at 8 PM with matinees on Wednesday and Saturdays at 2 PM. Tickets, priced between $60 and $100, are available at the Shubert Theatre box office (225 West 44th Street).