The Ross Valley Players will perform “Gypsy: A Musical Fable” on Nov. 11 through Dec. 18.
It is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of burlesque artist Gypsy Rose Lee, and focuses on her mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with “the ultimate show business mother.” It follows the dreams and efforts of Rose to raise two daughters to perform onstage and casts an affectionate eye on the hardships of show business life. The character of Louise is based on Lee, and the character of June is based on Lee’s sister, the actress June Havoc.
The musical contains many songs that became popular standards, including “Everything’s Coming Up Roses“, “Together (Wherever We Go)“, “Small World”, “You Gotta Get a Gimmick“, “Let Me Entertain You“, “All I Need Is the Girl”, and “Rose’s Turn“. Ticket prices are $40 general admission and can be purchased through the Ross Valley Players box office. The performances are held at The Barn Theater, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd,. Ross, (on the grounds of the Marin Art and Garden Center).
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