On Stage Please! Cher Would Love to Play Auntie Mame
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 7, 2013
In a recent feature with US Weekly, music legend Cher revealed that she has her sights set on a part with theatrical origins. 'I have watched the 1958 film 'Auntie Mame', with Rosalind Russell, at least 100 times. I would love to play that part in a remake.' The film was based on the Patrick Dennis novel and 1956 play of the same title, which was later turned into the 1966 musical- MAME. Here's to hoping that the diva will play the role on Broadway!
Tony Yazbeck Joins Christian Borle in Encores! LITTLE ME; Runs 2/5-9
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 2, 2013
Tony Yazbeck will join the previously announced Christian Borle in Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh's Little Me, the opening production of New York City Center Encores! series, running for seven performances, February 5 - 9, 2014. Joshua Bergasse will choreograph the production, along with the previously announced Director John Rando and Music Director Rob Berman.
Photo Flash: Goodspeed Musicals Celebrates 50 Years - Louise Pitre, Rita Gardner, Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin, Andrea McArdle & More!
by Christina Mancuso
- Jun 21, 2013
Goodspeed Musicals recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary by hosting a Golden Anniversary Spectacular Gala Event. Those in attendance included Rita Gardner, Andrea McArdle, Walter Charles, Daniel Plimpton, Louise Pitre, Ronn Carroll, Eli Baker, Michael Price, John Barlow, Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin and many more!
BWW Reviews: Bucks County Playhouse's MAME is a Triumph
by Kelli Curtin
- May 29, 2013
Bucks County Playhouse kicks off its 2013 season with an inspired and exceptionally executed production of MAME. This production of MAME was originally produced at the Media Theatre in Media, Pennsylvania. Jesse Cline directs the show, and MAME stars Andrea McArdle as Mame and Lea DeLaria as Vera Charles. Bucks County Playhouse's MAME will delight audiences with its exceptional choreography, powerful singing, and its heartwarming plot. If you have not gotten tickets to MAME at Bucks County Playhouse, I advise you to do so now before it is too late.
All Star Productions' LITTLE ME Begins in August
by Kelsey Denette
- May 22, 2013
LITTLE ME (based on the Novel by Patrick Dennis) is the story of Belle Poitrine's ascent from the wrong side of the railroad tracks in Venezuela, Illinois to the exquisite luxury of Southampton, Long Island. The action is carried through a series of hilarious vignettes with integrated music and choreography.
Spotlighters Celebrates 51st Season with MAME!, 11/23-12/23
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 23, 2012
Spotlighters presents MAME!, running Nov 23 - Dec 23, 2012 and featuring book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee, music & lyrics by Jerry Herman. It is directed by Allan Herlinger with musical direction by Michael Tan and choreography by Jillian Bauersfeld.
Andrea McArdle to Take on 'Auntie Mame' Twice This Spring!
by Nicole Rosky
- Nov 14, 2012
According to an Equity casting notice, Broadway veteran Andrea McArdle will take on the title role in MAME twice this spring. The show will play at Pennsylvania's Media Theatre (4/17- 5/19) and Bucks County Playhouse (5/22-6/9).
Spotlighters Celebrates 51st Season with MAME!, 11/23-12/23
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 13, 2012
Spotlighters presents MAME!, running Nov 23 - Dec 23, 2012 and featuring book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee, music & lyrics by Jerry Herman. It is directed by Allan Herlinger with musical direction by Michael Tan and choreography by Jillian Bauersfeld.
MAME Opens At Candlelight Dinner Playhouse In Johnstown! Running Through 1/13
by Patrick Nugent
- Nov 9, 2012
MAME, winner of five Tony Awards, opened November 8, 2012, and plays through January 13, 2013, at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse. Based on Patrick Dennis' 1955 novel, "Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade," MAME features an award-winning score by Jerry Herman with such favorites as "Bosom Buddies," "We Need a Little Christmas" and, of course, "Mame."
Photo Blast from the Past: Cy Coleman with Bob Fosse and Juliet Prowse
by Walter McBride
- Oct 18, 2012
Today, we're featuring Cy Coleman with Bob Fosse and Juliet Prowse in 1981. Fosse won an unprecedented eight Tony Awards for choreography, as well as one for direction. He was nominated for an Academy Award four times, winning for his direction of Cabaret. Amongst his many Broadway credits are The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees, Sweet Charity, Pippin, Chicago, Dancin' and many more. Coleman's career as a Broadway composer began when he and Leigh collaborated on Wildcat (1960), which marked the Broadway debut of comedienne Lucille Ball. U's school songs, 'Hey, Fightin' Tigers.' When Ball became ill, she left the show, and it closed. Next for the two was Little Me, with a book by Neil Simon based on the novel of the same name by Patrick Dennis. Prowse starred in such films as including The Fiercest Heart (1961) and Who Killed Teddy Bear? (1965) with Sal Mineo and Elaine Stritch.
Photo Flash: Louise Pitre, Judy Blazer et al. in Goodpseed Musicals' MAME, Opening Tonight, 5/9
by BWW News Desk
- May 9, 2012
Goodspeed Musicals' bold and brassy musical comedy MAME runs now through July 1 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn., with an official press opening of tonight, May 9, 2012. See photos from the production, featuring Louise Pitre, in dress rehearsal below!
STAGE TUBE: Inside MAME Dress Rehearsal with Louise Pitre; Show Opens Today!
by Stage Tube
- May 9, 2012
Goodspeed Musicals will 'coax the blues right out ‘a the horn' with its much-anticipated new production of MAME. The bold and brassy musical comedy will runs now through July 1 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. [Official Press Opening is tonight, May 9, 2012.] Check out a sneak peek into the April 28 dress rehearsal for MAME. Watch the video below!
TV: First Look at Louis Pitre in Goodspeed's MAME ; Performs 'Bosom Buddies'
by Jessica Lewis
- May 3, 2012
Goodspeed Musicals' bold and brassy musical comedy MAME runs now through July 7 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn., with an official press opening of May 9, 2012. The first clip of this exciting production has been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Pitre in 'Bosom Buddies' below!
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