The Musical Gypsy?

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The Musical Gypsy?

What is the musical Gypsy about? Who are the main singing parts and what are they (soprano, alto, etc..)? And what are some popular songs from the show? Thanks!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Summary-Mama Rose is a wildly determined stage mother trying to make her two young daughters into famous vaudeville performers. At first, she focuses on the younger, cuter June. But when June runs off to marry her beau, Tulsa, Rose concentrates on her other daughter, Louise. Louise, filled with hidden talent, becomes a star.

Characters:

Baby June — The very cute youngest daughter of Mama Rose.
Role: Lead Age: 7 - 10 Sex: F Voice: Belt Dancing: Intense

Baby Louise — June's older sister
Role: Lead Age: 8 - 11 Sex: F Voice: N/A Dancing: Intense

June — Rose's favorite. Very talented but bitter at being her mother's trained monkey. Role: Lead Age: 15 - 20 Sex: F Voice: Alto Dancing: Intense

Louise — The insecure, underdog who desperately wants her mother's attention. Role: Lead Age: 15 - 21 Sex: F Voice: Mezzo Dancing: Intense

Mama Rose — The quintessential overbearing stage mother of two girls. Role: Lead Age: 35 - 45 Sex: F Voice: Alto Dancing: Medium

Herbie — Rose's agent and suitor. A kind, gentle man.
Role: Supporting Age: 40 - 60Sex: M Voice: BaritoneDancing: Light

Tulsa — The charming, boy next door song and dance man. (Must tap) Role: Supporting Age: 18 - 25 Sex: M Voice: N/ADancing: Intense

Electra — A burlesque dancer Role: Cameo Age: 18 - 32 Sex: N/A Voice: Belt Dancing: Intense

Mazeppa — A burlesque dancer Role: Cameo Age: 18 - 32 Sex: F Voice: Alto Dancing: Intense

Miss Cratchitt Role: Cameo Age: Sex: F Voice: N/A Dancing: N/A

Tessie Tura — A burlesque dancer Role: Cameo Age: 18 - 32 Sex: F Voice: Belt Dancing: Intense

Songs:

"Overture" - Orchestra
"May We Entertain You" - Baby June and Baby Louise
"Some People" - Rose
"Small World" - Rose and Herbie
"Baby June and Her Newsboys" - Baby June and newsboys
"Mr. Goldstone" - Rose, Herbie, ensemble
"Little Lamb" - Louise
"You'll Never Get Away From Me" - Rose and Herbie
"Dainty June and Her Farmboys" - June and farmboys
"If Momma Was Married" - June and Louise
"All I Need is the Girl" - Tulsa and Louise
"Everything's Coming Up Roses" - Rose
"Madame Rose's Toreadorables" - Rose, Louise and the Hollywood Blondes
"Together Wherever We Go" - Rose, Herbie, and Louise
"You Gotta Get a Gimmick" - Mazeppa, Electra, and Tessie Tura
"Let Me Entertain You" - Louise
"Rose's Turn" - Rose