A Musical Fable
Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Jule Styne
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee

Original production by David Merrick & Leland Hayward
Entire production originally directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins

Regarded by many theatre professionals 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. Set all across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, Arthur Laurents’ 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,” “You'll Never Get Away from Me,” “If Momma Was Married,” “All I Need Is the Girl,” “You Gotta Get A Gimmick,” “Small World” and “Together Wherever We Go.”

MISSION OF MERIDIAN LITTLE THEATRE
To create and provide a diverse community theater that enriches, educates, and entertains the people of East Mississippi and West Alabama.

VISION OF MERIDIAN LITTLE THEATRE
Our vision is for Meridian Little Theatre to be a vital component of the cultural life in our area. We desire to enhance the creativity and quality of our performances, experience growth in our membership, expand and diversify our audiences, increase volunteerism, train and motivate local talent who will continue to pursue and support the theatre arts, and meet the needs of our audiences by staying in touch with the community’s desires.​