Gypsy of the Year 2015 Opening Number

Gypsy of the Year, opened with the tap-happy journey of a stage manager, played by Ryan Kasprzak, who reluctantly ditches his headset and clipboard to step into the spotlight as a last-minute replacement. He ultimately leads an ensemble of 20 exuberant tappers in an uplifting number, set to Walk the Moon’s energetic “Shut Up and Dance.” The opening number was directed and choreographed by Al Blackstone, assisted by Morgan Rose, with music direction and arrangements by Ben Cohn.
Written by Chris Dimond
Orchestrations by Adam Michael Kaufman
Stage Manager: Jeff Brancato
Assistant Stage Manager: Ellen Goldberg
Copyist: Daniel Gittler
Costumes by Jeff Johnson-Doherty
Assistant Costume Designer: Katrina Newman
Six weeks of energetic fundraising efforts by 54 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies led to an incredible $4,786,239 being raised for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, it was announced Tuesday at the culminating celebration of the 27th annual Gypsy of the Year.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is one of the nation’s leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of the American theatre community, since 1988 BC/EFA has raised more than $285 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is the major supporter of the social service programs at The Actors Fund, including the HIV/AIDS Initiative, the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative and the Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts. Broadway Cares also awards annual grants to more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, DC.
SUBSCRIBE NOW: / bcefa
broadwaycares.org
BCEFA
BCEFA
BCEFA
bcefa.tumblr.com

[@ReadyForLifeToStart]

"Five minutes till places" THANK YOU FIVE!

[@dianezee]

I remember Ryan from So You Think You Can Dance. He and his brother were pitted against each other (for dramatic purposes, of course) and his brother made it into the finals. Still, I always remembered Ryan because he was a great dancer and a likable guy. Glad to see he's doing well!

[@artistphx]

live theatre-there is nothing like it!

[@bcefa]

+artistphx We wholeheartedly agree!

[@commytoletoloo4471]

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS how can I be a part of Broadway at age 12 what musicals need a 12yr old in London

[@hudson132]

So many 42nd Street references...the little Lullaby of Broadway part... even the off-key trumpets! I LOVE IT!!

[@koalaoyaji3]

I'm learning tap... how I wish I could dance like these people!

[@notme222]

How's the tap coming along?

[@sweatpantsprincess3239]

I love watching this number because my younger sisters and I have all SM'd, and all had to fill in for actors because we didn't have understudies and knew blocking and lines the best. It's a very real experience in community (and maybe off-broadway? lol) theater.

[@DanielleBurman]

I have watched this at least 20 times!! I just want to be a dancer in this!!!

[@EmilyStrich]

I don't know why, but this makes me smile so much!!!

[@MrRedstardude]

I really wouldn't be surprised if Law & Order: Severe Ankle Injury Unit makes it to TV.

[@phoebegreaves4709]

is this like a sequel of 42nd street? auditions, the safety curtain just revealing the feet, "think of broadway", Mac, being one girl short.

[@nataliecook8530]

Best cover I've seen of this song ever! :D

[@TheMistyMolly]

Amazing! I love this!

[@michellemagallon5172]

Absolutely LOVED this!!!

[@bcefa]

+Michelle Franco Thanks for checking out our channel, Michelle!

[@themarauders45]

aaaaand now I wish I wasn't on break! I miss tap!

[@tomasthegreen]

I LOVE THIS

[@Rmitc87988]

Great opening number!! Loved the quick change behind the cloth hangers and with no help on stage left. Definitely going to try to make it to NYC for Gypsy of the Year 2016.

[@bcefa]

+Ryan Green We hope to see you there, Ryan!

[@sarah_glick]

THIS IS AMAZING. wow.

[@bcefa]

+Sarah Glick Glad you liked it, Sarah. Thanks for watching! What did you love about it?

[@aaronford2184]

Slay!!

[@sweatyeggboy8352]

well color me enchanted.

[@gi8093]

Omg Queen Lesli

[@tobedecided5858]

When he pulled out the spike tape 😂😂😂😂

[@markjameslight1764]

how/what/where can I get this arrangement from!! I love it!!

[@alannyc11]

Oh how I wish I could have seen this part, but because of some screw-ups at "Will Call", I and a few hundred other people were on a huge line outside the theater waiting for our tickets, even though we arrived early. I know problems happen, but with so many people unable to get to their seats, through no fault of their own, I wish they could have held the curtain for even 5 more minutes.

[@amandamarshall4840]

Stage management is a whole job. We are not just sitting around wishing we were actors. Just because y'all want to be onstage doesn't mean we do. Who is going to call that show now?

[@brendonmakesthosehighheelw9361]

I wish Hamilton did another more lively song for their thing

[@lynnea9727]

What are their names?

[@nataliejanine4611]

But who called the show?!?

[@bcefa]

+Natalie Janine ...maybe the ASMs...? :)

[@jeffelkins1165]

Does anyone know who the dancers are?

[@bcefa]

+Jeff Elkins Hi Jeff - thanks for watching! The full list of dancers is included in the program, which is at broadwaycares.org/gypsy2015program.

[@jeffelkins1165]

They're incredibly tight, and still look like they are having a blast. I'm envious!