The Mother of All Musicals! Regarded by many as the finest musical ever created, Gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success – while secretly yearning for her own. Suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, set all across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born. This landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business with brass, humor, heart, and sophistication. The celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim boasts one glorious hit after another, including “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” “Some People,” and “You Gotta Get A Gimmick.” Gypsy is a thrilling exploration of ambition, family, and the pursuit of fame.
“I’ve always had only one choice in the category of favorite musical. It is Gypsy.” – (Frank Rich, The New York Times)
Gypsy is made possible thanks to the generous support of Show Sponsors Iris and Hal Korol and Jessica Christie and Aidan Begg.
Director: Janie Scott
Vocal/Music Director: Amanda Ku
Choreographer: Mike Saenz
Scenic Designer: Kevin Davies
Lighting Designer: Noah Price
Costume Designer: Jenny Garcia
Costume Fabricator: Issac Booth, Caela Fujii
Sound Designer: Chris Beer
Sound Supervisor: Jeff Grafton
Properties Designer: Greet Jaspaert
Hair/Makeup Designer: Nicole Hoke
Stage Manager: Lauren Howry
Assistant Stage Manager: Cayleigh Spikes
Technical Director & Master Carpenter: Kevin Davies
Master Electrician: Darbus Oldham
(In order of appearance)
Jocko, Kringelein, others: Haiden Tomas Grushkin
Jocko’s Assistant: Matthew Beymer
Auditioning Children: Henry Champlin, Luke Hayden, Alejandro Pravahan, Ryan Segal
Balloon Girls: Julia Juno, Charleston “Charlie” Wang
Baby June: Caitlin Segal
Young Louise: Phoebe Wagner
Rose: Caitlin Gjerdrum
Chowzie: Pippa
Pops & others: Cameron Weston
Herbie: Ray D’Ambrosio
Newsboys: Henry Champlin, Luke Hayden, Alejandro Pravahan, Ryan Segal
June: Samantha Borthwick
Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee: Whitney Hisako Moore
Tulsa: Ralph Shehayed
Farm Hands: Sam Bergmann, Matthew Beymer, Sarah Deranleau, Leah Kennedy
Mr. Goldstone & others: Scott Solomon
Miss Cratchitt: Kayvon Kordestani
Tessie Tura: Kristina Nakagawa
Mazeppa: Chloë Angst
Electra: Barbara Heninger
Ensemble: Sam Bergmann, Matthew Beymer, Ayanna Brewer, Sarah Deranleau, Sarah Duarte, Kennedy Johnson, Leah Kennedy, Kayvon Kordestani, Vanessa Mendy, Kaitlyn Scadina Mansfield, Cameron Weston
Understudies: Louise-Kennedy Johnson; Herbie-Cameron Weston; Tulsa-Matthew Beymer; Young Louise-Julia Juno, Baby June-Charleston “Charlie” Wang
Special events taking place during the run of this show include:
Preview Night: Pick-Your-Price
Friday, September 5, 2025
Pick-Your-Price Night makes theatre affordable for all. Choose from three ticket price suggestions.
Opening Night
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Enjoy a post-show champagne/sparkling cider toast in the outdoor courtyard, FREE with the purchase of a ticket for that evening’s performance.
Opening Night Sponsors: Marda Buchholz and Marcie Brown
ASL-Interpreted Performance
Sunday, September 7, 2025
An American Sign Language interpreter will be located near the stage at House Left for patrons who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing. Seats marked with an “i” symbol provide the best sight lines to follow the interpretation and the action on stage. This performance is supported by Silicon Valley Creates, in partnership with the County of Santa Clara.
Post-Show Cast Talkback
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Enrich your experience at our Talkback series with the director and the cast following the performance, FREE with the purchase of a ticket for any performance during the run.
For information about named production support please contact Artistic Director Patrick Klein or visit paplayers.org/production-sponsorships.