‘Gypsy’ – Magdalene Musical Productions Society, Lent term week 7, 3rd-6th March, Magdalene College Cripps Auditorium.
One of the greatest Broadway shows of all time, ‘Gypsy’ follows the story of Mme Rose, the epitome of a pushy stage mother, and her two daughters. Rose is determined to make her children stars at any cost, constantly dreaming up new acts for her ‘babies’ while failing to recognise that they are growing into young women. After several failed attempts to make the act a success in Vaudeville, Roses’ dreams coming crashing down around her as one daughter elopes, the other becomes a burlesque star and the man she loves leaves her. Jule Styne’s fantastic musical score includes poignant ballads, up-tempo Vaudeville songs and sleazy burlesque ‘stripping music’, as well as a duet with a pantomime cow!
We are looking for a pit band of around 15 players, including most common band instruments. We are currently most in need of STRINGS and TRUMPETS/TROMBONES.
If you are interested in playing in the band, please E-mail the MD, Chris Nash, at cn320 as soon as possible, giving details of the instrument(s) played, approximate standard and any previous band/orchestral experience.
