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Bette Midler as Rose in the Broadway musical classic, Jan 29 2004
This review is from: Gypsy (1993 TV Soundtrack) (Audio CD)
This made-for-TV version of the classic Broadway show GYPSY is remarkable. Bette Midler is ideally-cast as fearsome Mama Rose with Cynthia Gibb as a deeply-affecting Louise/Gypsy.
Bette Midler is dynamite as Mama Rose, the ultimate stage mother. She reportedly recorded most of her songs live, without the pre-recorded vocal track. The role had been a dream of Midler's for years. She makes an indelible impression in the role.
Cynthia Gibb (THE KAREN CARPENTER STORY) plays Louise, who would blossom into the burlesque stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. She has a pleasant singing voice, and gives the bittersweet number "Little Lamb" a lot of poignance.
Peter Riegert plays Herbie, Rose's love interest. In a very under-developed and not very well-written role, Riegert tries his best. He also sings wonderfully.
In supporting roles are Jennifer Beck as June, Christine Ebersole (OKLAHOMA!, 42ND STREET) as Tessie Tura, Anna McNeely (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) as Elektra, Linda Hart (HAIRSPRAY, ANYTHING GOES) as Mazeppa, and Jeffrey Broadhurst as Tulsa.
Highly-recommended. [ATLANTIC 7567825512]
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Bette is GREAT!, Aug 27 2003
This review is from: Gypsy (1993 TV Soundtrack) (Audio CD)
but Merman Rules!!
but seriously...this is a truly excellent version of one of my favorite shows. Bette sparkles and struts and does her stuff so well. she can belt the songs as required, the entire production is so full of energy and wit. buy it!! (But Merman rules!! :))
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Wonderful!, Aug 20 2003
This review is from: Gypsy (1993 TV Soundtrack) (Audio CD)
I loved watching the TV version of "Gypsy" with Bette Midler, so I decided to buy the CD. I'm glad I did. Yes, it has all of the same songs that the other Gypsy soundtracks have, but Bette Midler portrays Rose very well. When I hear her sing, I feel as if I'm watching "Gypsy." She, along with the rest of the cast do a wonderful job.
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