I didn't think there was a better Moma Rose than Betty Buckley.

Then I didn't think there could be a better Momma Rose than Patti Lupone.

I was wrong.

You've won hands down, Barbra. Cannot wait for this one!

OH...MY....GOODNESS!
I can hardly breathe. I may pass out as I am typing.
I love Barbara Streisand... and I love Lord Julian Fellowes. What an incredible team this is!
I can't wait to see what comes of it! Ohhh... thank you both! You must really love your fans. lol!

Thank you thank you thank you thank you! lol

Hey, I hope Barbara wears that big, dark eye makeup on stage. I just loved that look on her. Seriously, I miss that! Since she's going to be playing in Gypsy, you'd think she'd have to do that anyway.

Gosh, we can't wait, Ms. Streisand! You'll blow all the critics away. I mean, really, this woman could be reciting the alphabet, and we'd all be hanging on every letter... literally!

@mikie1 really? Do you have to be so creepy?

Well anyway, I'm excited for this films as anyone else would be. I don't think that Ms. Streisand will have hard troubles potraying the role, but I do think it'll be a little bit different then some of the other stuff she has done. She did give us a good sense on how "exotic" her acting can get by the movie meet the fockers. Then Hello Dolly showed us she can be spirited and a fast talker. This will be a fun one to watch and I can't wait for it to come out.

Alyssia

There have been so many Gypsys before--this better be the Gypsy to end all Gypsys! Streisand should use her own talents, plus psychically channel both William Wyler and Gene Kelly! (Someone call Shirley MacLaine!)

I'm glad this project is moving forward, and I am hoping you will prove all the naysayers wrong. I just heard an audio interview with your Mother from the opening night of "Funny Girl" on Broadway where you Mother (proudly) said that "she gets her talent from her Mother" and "she gets her intelligence from her Father". After listening to this interview, I see where you will get your inspiration from for the part of Mama Rose. Best wishes and keep up the good work!

her age is not the only problem for me...i really don't want to hear "mama rose" with perfect vocal diction and sung to perfection...if bab's is willing to change her style of singing to suit the character and not worry about looking gorgeous and that the sets match her makeup and costumes,,,yes she could pull it off...but looking back at the "mirror has two faces" were the original character was overweight but all barbra did was add layers to her frame and expected the audience to buy it, it didn't work...for years i was on the band wagon that barbra could do anything but age & reality have now made me not so sure...would love to be proven wrong because i really respect her many talents and have loved her for 50 years

Oh just do it. In movies, age is just a number. In European movies of the fifties, age is used ironically. Like a younger woman plays an older woman or vice versa. Using physical appearance ironically, Bette Davis played the lead in Mr Skeffington (1944) as a great beauty and she was not a stunningly beautiful woman. For some reason age is a bigger issue in how the public reacts to female actors as opposed to male actors. Also, anyone remember that one of the controversies in Hello Dolly was that in 1969, Ms. Streisand wasn't old enough to play Dolly Levi? Now it's the reverse criticism. And also I remember when Prince of Tides came out, some critics complained that Barbra Streisand didn't use a gay actor to portray the gay character in that movie. She used George Carlin instead. Maybe movie audiences are too literal. Too much CGI is warping everybody's brains. Also in regards to the perfect diction criticism, in a musical it seems that would be appropriate. Also, since it's a Broadway musical, the singer/actor would have to approach the music more to the composer's wishes than the singer's own interpretation. The audience would want perfect diction so they can hear everything the librettist intends.

What a hit movie Barbra?Put Lady Gaga as gypsy and you as her mom.Fans will flock to see you both.It will be a big hit plus giving Lady Gaga a chance to show her acting ability.I see Oscars in the making.

I hope it's updated for more of a modern feel, I don't see the humor of when this was originally written working at all. If not, it will be humiliating to see. I only want the best, I'm sure my 'fears' will not manifest.

Hi Barbra,

You'll be excellent in this role. I can picture it; the cinematography; the colour tones; and you. This role seems tailor made for you.

I hope you know the impact your spirit has had on so many,

The Best,
Dave (from Ireland).

Just reading this makes my heart skip a beat. To hear more news regarding Barbra Streisand playing "Rose" in "Gypsy," is getting closer to reality, is the best news to hit the entertainment world in decades. Barbra, would be doing another Jule Styne Musical -"Gypsy;" of the same caliber as "Funny Girl" is astonishing.. If anyone can pull it off it is Barbra. Seeing this news at the Barbra Streisand website makes it seem more official.

It will be a gift to us all if Barbra gives the world a film version that is worthy of the Broadway original production staring "Ethel Mermman;" Talk about a gift from the show biz G-ds.

Gypsy, is one of my all time favorite Musicals. So much so, that one of my Rhodesian ridgeback's is named, "Gypsy."

Once the cameras start rolling, we will know that a first class movie is on it's way with another performance of a lifetime. Finally, we can say: "Everything's Coming Up Roses."

I am so elated, just to hear this news, gives me hope for the future of the film Musical in Hollywood. Talk about advancing an art form.

Go Barbra Streisand!!!!

Kind regards,
Jeffrey Freedman
Tapking30

This is a historical moment, I think.
What a privilege to be a fan of Barbra Streisand, what a pleasure!
She exceeds all expectations as usual

I am so excited for Barbra. I get to see her at her best.

Hallelujah! There is absolutely no one who could play that part as well as Barbra! What a great classic film and the most talented actress and singer in the world to bring Gypsy to life! It will be the premier event of the year when it comes out. And Barbra, I send you best wishes for your birthday...you are one of a kind and we love you! Thank you for blessing our lives!

THIS IS FANTASTIC NEWS! There is so much which can be done with this iconic character of "Momma Rose," so many layers to really get into the psyche of this queen of all stage mothers which previous versions have not.

Not to say that the previous versions were sub-par. Far from it. But with such a wealth of riches that this play has had over the years and with its amazing songs, I think the story can grow and expand even further.

Starting with such a rich palette, who better to add some more finishing touches than Barbra Streisand.

Jule Stein must be doing happy cartwheels up in heaven knowing that both his babies ( the play and Barbra) are in such good hands, I suspect that maybe even Ethel is doing a jig or two up above...Exciting news for us uber fans, but now the agonizing wait begins!

It will be wonderful to see you in film again! And in such a great story with such great music! My best male friend, Lawrence, is your original fan. He introduced me to you years ago via the film, Funny Girl! After seeing that, it said to him, 'I'm in.' Don't keep us waiting too long for this new project! God bless!