Sondheim musical Gypsy will light up Buxton International Festival

The powerful story of the rise to fame of Gypsy Rose Lee, star of 1930s burlesque, and her tempestuous relationship with her ambitious mother Rose will be performed at Buxton Opera House from July 7 to 24.

Gypsy has everything needed for a blockbuster musical: amazing music, fabulous songs, glamour, backstage intrigue, razzamatazz and showbiz sparkle.

Belting musical numbers include Let Me Entertain You, Everything’s Coming Up Roses and You Gotta Have a Gimmick.

The production will be directed by Buxton Opera House’s chief executive Paul Kerryson and conducted by Ben Atkinson.

Paul said: “Gypsy is one of the finest musicals ever written, a collaboration between masters of the genre Jule Styne, Arthur Laurents and the late Stephen Sondheim. We’re delighted to be working with Buxton International Festival once again, opening the festival with what promises to be one of the musical highlights of the year.”

Buxton International Festival’s artistic director Adrian Kelly, added: “After the success of “A little night music” in 2021, we are thrilled to be collaborating again with Paul Kerryson and the Buxton Opera House at the 2022 festival. Gypsy promises to be another sparkling addition to the festival programme.“

Tickets starting at £25 are available online at www.buxtonoperahouse.org.ukor call 01298 72190.

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