Three shows about iconic women takes to the boards of local theaters, culled from the world of entertainment, folklore and World War II intrigue.

'Let me entertain you'

Packed with powerhouse musical numbers, a story based on reality and a huge dose of show business, "Gypsy" is a gargantuan tale of the ultimate stage mother. It all works together in this "musical fable" set to open Oct. 24 at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts.

Based on the memories of famous entertainer (stripper) Gypsy Rose Lee, the show revolves around the "center of the universe" character of her mother, Rose, a women who bulldozes her daughters into show business "'cause I was born too soon and started too late."

With music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, "Gypsy" is heavyweight work. It's loa

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