North Carolina Theatre is getting ready for their run of "Gypsy", a drama revolving around a mother and daughter competing for the lime light on the burlesque stage in the 1920's. Based loosely on the life of the famous burly girl Gypsy Rose Lee, the original musical started in 1959. The show has inspired books, movies, and multiple international revivals.
Gypsy Rose Lee was born on Jan. 8th, 1911, as Rose Louise Hovick in Seattle. An actor, singer, and later burlesque performer Gypsy made a name for herself in Minsky's Burlesque show. She added wit and humor into her tease performances and eventually moved to film in Hollywood.
Little known about this triple threat, Gypsy was a supporter of the Popular Front, a movement that supported those innocent victims of the Spanish Civil War. Because of her deep involved she was investigated by the House Committee of Un-American Activities, though was never charged with anything.
If you are looking for a night out the show runs November 14th through the 19th. You can read more about the show, the cast, and the theatre itself here:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/North-Carolina-Theatre-Announces-Cast-for-November-Production-of-GYPSY-20171006
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