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Lili Thomas talks childhood, playing the trumpet and ‘Gypsy' on Broadway

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Philly liveMarch 21, 2025 12:15 pm

Lili Thomas talks childhood, playing the trumpet and ‘Gypsy' on Broadway

The legendary musical “Gypsy” is back on Broadway in a brand new revival. Star Lili Thomas spoke to Ashley Bellman about her dream role-playing the character Miss Mazeppa.

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