There has been talks for years that Barbra Streisand was to be in a new version of "Gypsy".. Now I think that is a huge mistake. Patti LuPone should play Mama Rose on film. She won a Tony for the role (AND THE ONLY ACTRESS TO EVER DO SO). She gave a performance that is now legendary! To ignore this and cast Streisand (However I am a fan of hers as well) is a huge crime against the property. Even the creator of the show Arthur Lawrence loved what Patti did with the role.
PAtti LuPone is no doubt the best Choice for Mama Rose. The film would also benefit if they cast Mandy Patinkin as Herbie. Reuniting these two in a film project would be money in the bank!
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