Every actress who has played the part on Broadway has at least been nominated for the Tony for best actress in a musical.

Ethel Merman has appeared on Broadway in 19 shows ... Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performances in "Gypsy," "Happy Hunting," and "Call Me Madam." What awards has Ethel Merman ...

McDonald is the sixth actress to lead a revival of Gypsy on Broadway since Ethel Merman originated the role in the 1959 production. Other revivals have featured Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Bernadette ...

If they're both nominated, it'd be a case of déjà vu. The original Gypsy had seven other bids: Best Actress in a Musical (Ethel Merman), Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Sandra Church), Best ...