It’s one of the most famous roles in American Musical Theatre.
Moma Rose in “Gypsy”.
Alas, there is no footage of the original Mama Rose, Ethel Merman…but
Thanks to YouTube, there are videos of many of the most famous Rose’s doing the famous “Rose’s Turn” or other numbers from the show.
Who’s the best? Your choice….tell us.
Tony Award Winner Tyne Daly
Bernadette Peters:
Betty Buckley:
Patti LuPone:
Angela Lansbury: No video of Rose’s Turn, so this number will have to do:
Bette Midler:
Rosalind Russell:
Kurt …from Glee
Lost in the 21st Century 