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 Who was considered for Gypsy?

Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret hoped to play the title role but passed.
Actor who got the part: Natalie Wood

Judy Garland
Was considered by producers for the role of Mama Rose in the movie version of "Gypsy" but her history of being unreliable ultimately lost her role.
Actor who got the part: Rosalind Russell

Ethel Merman
Ethel Merman was promised her Broadway role by director Mervyn LeRoy--who was later pressured to hire the more movie-known Rosalind Russell.
Actor who got the part: Rosalind Russell



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