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Opened: May 24, 1966
Closing: January 03, 1970

Mame - 1966 Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

Based on the novel Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis


Based on the play Auntie Mame by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee

“Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!” So says the aunt we all wished we had, Auntie Mame. This adored character of theatrical literature comes to the Lyric stage for the first time in Jerry Herman’s delightful musical “Mame.” Join Mame as she leads her young nephew Patrick through life in New York during the depression era; traveling and growing into a young man as Mame struggles to be a fit mother. Andrea Huber (Desireé Armfeldt from “A Little Night Music”) will be our Mame and Leigh Scarritt (Aunt Alicia from “Gigi”) is featured as her actress friend, Vera Charles. “Mame” features a great score including “Open A New Window,” “We Need A Little Christmas,” “You’re My Best Girl,” “Bosom Buddies,” and of course the title song, “Mame.” Don’t miss this family treat


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An Icon Returns to Her Roots: Angela Lansbury Revisits Career-Launching Theatre in Washington D.C. Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 18, 2015


Angela Lansbury returns to her stage roots tonight.

Vintage Theatre's MACK AND MABEL Begins Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 7, 2014


Vintage Theatre presents 'Mack and Mabel' August 8 through September 14. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m; with additional performances on Thursday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 13 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $26 ($21 advance), Senior, Student, Group discounts available. Tickets are available by calling 303-856-7830 or online at www.vintagetheatre.com. Vintage Theatre is located at 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010

Original Cast Members Kick Off Yearlong Celebration of HELLO, DOLLY!'s 50th Anniversary Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2014


Richard Skipper is kicking off a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of HELLO, DOLLY! with members of the original Broadway cast!

Original Cast Members to Celebrate HELLO, DOLLY!'s 50th Anniversary with Richard Skipper this Year
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 2, 2014


Richard Skipper will be kicking off a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hello, Dolly with members of the original Broadway cast! Flea market: 12:30 - 2:00- Great place to find music sheets, tapes, CD's etc. Members may bring their CD's to sell at the CD table.

Confirmed! Angela Lansbury to Return to West End in BLITHE SPIRIT March 2014
by Robert Diamond - Nov 28, 2013


First reported by BroadwayWorld.com back in July, it's now official that Angela Lansbury will return to the West End, as Madame Arcati in BLITHE SPIRIT for a 15-week run which will begin on March 1, 2014, according to the Daily Mail.

Angela Lansbury Gives Thumbs Down to MURDER SHE WROTE Reboot
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 11, 2013


In today's People.com, Tony-winning actress Angela Lansbury, who starred in the original TV series, revealed that though she is a fan of Spencer, she believes a reboot of the popular CBS series is a mistake.

Tyne Daly, Christine Ebersole & More to Perform at Angela Lansbury's Induction into Bucks County Playhouse Alumni Hall of Fame, 10/28
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 18, 2013


Tony winners Tyne Daly and Christine Ebersole will be joined by Tony nominee Hunter Foster, Justin Guarini, Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley in special vocal performances honoring Ms. Lansbury. Theatrical veterans and Tony winners Boyd Gaines and Alfred Uhry, both who worked with Ms. Lansbury on the 2013 Australian Tour of Driving Miss Daisy, will join as special guests.

Angela Lansbury Named First Inductee into Bucks County Playhouse Hall of Fame
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 27, 2013


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) has announced the creation of the Bucks County Playhouse Hall of Fame to honor theatrical luminaries who have graced the New Hope stage. The inaugural inductee will be the five-time Tony Award winner and Playhouse alumna Angela Lansbury.

Shields, Lansbury, Jackson et al. Celebrate 28th Birthday of NY Pops at Carnegie Hall, 5/2
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 16, 2011


On Monday, May 2, 2011 The New York Pops' marks its 28th birthday with Celebrate Hope, a grand gala evening celebrating the legacy of late actor and comedian Bob Hope and honoring decades of support by Interpublic Group. The event begins at 7:00 PM with a concert at Carnegie Hall featuring a special lineup of concert artists - including Brooke Shields, Cheyenne Jackson, Christine Ebersole, Kelli O'Hara, Maurice Hines, Cartier Williams and special guest Angela Lansbury - under the baton of Music Director Steven Reineke. The New York Pops will also be joined on stage by the singers of The Camp Broadway Kids and the West Point Glee Club. Following the concert, a black tie dinner and dance will be held at the luxurious Plaza Hotel.

TV: 2009 TONY MOMENTS - Jerry Herman
by James Sims - Jun 9, 2009


The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards® celebration of excellence in the theatre includes recognition of winners and nominees in the 27 competitive categories. The Tony Awards® administrative committee also celebated the honorees for the four non-competitive categories which were presented at the 2009 Tony Awards Sunday, June 7th. The 2009 Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing.

2009 Tony Award Honorees For Non-Competitive Categories
by Charlie Piane - Jun 8, 2009


BroadwayWorld Congratulates the 2009 Tony Award Honorees, Non-Competitive Categories

Jerry Herman, Virginia's Signature Theatre, Shirley Herz and Phyllis Newman Honored at the Tony Awards Telecast 6/7
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2009


The Tony Administration Committee revealed the names of a quartet of honorees who are to be recognized in the four non-competitive Tony categories. Composer/lyricist Jerry Herman, Virginia's Signature Theatre, and longtime press agent Shirley Herz will be honored at the 63rd annual Tony Awards ceremony on June 7. Actress/writer Phyllis Newman will receive the newest Tony Award for her volunteer work as an advocate for women's health.

'WALL-E' To Appear On 'TONY' Awards Telecast 6/7
by Eddie Varley - Jun 2, 2009


Jim Hill Media reveals today that the Living Character Initiative version of WALL-E will be taking part in the Tony Award telecast tribute to composer Jerry Herman at Sunday's awards.

TONYS 2009: Celebrating a Lifetime of Achievement with Jerry Herman
by Eddie Varley - May 29, 2009


Mr. Herman composed the scores for such Broadway musicals as Hello, Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. He is a five-time Tony Award nominee and two time Tony Award winner, for La Cage aux Folles and Hello, Dolly!

2009 Tony Award Honorees For Non-Competitive Categories
by Charlie Piane - May 8, 2009


BroadwayWorld Presents The 2009 Tony Award Honorees For Non-Competitive Categories

Jerry Herman, Virginia's Signature Theatre, Shirley Herz and Phyllis Newman Set for Honors at Tony Awards Telecast 6/7
by Eddie Varley - May 4, 2009


On Monday, May 5, the Tony Administration Committee revealed the names of a quartet of honorees who are to be recognized in the four non-competitive Tony categories. Composer/lyricist Jerry Herman, Virginia's Signature Theatre, and longtime press agent Shirley Herz will be honored at the 63rd annual Tony Awards ceremony on June 7. Actress/writer Phyllis Newman will receive the newest Tony Award for her volunteer work as an advocate for women's health.

Don Pippin Talks Herman, Music & More to DC Theatre Scene
by Eddie Varley - Mar 13, 2009


Legendary musical director Don Pippin, one of the leading conductors in the United States, has taken up the baton to lead the National Symphony Orchestra this week as Kennedy Center honors the accomplishments of Jerry Herman in JERRY HERMAN'S BROADWAY. The gifted Pippin has had a long and rich creative history with Herman as he has collaborated on the composers many works including such musicals as 'Ben Franklin in Paris', 'Mack and Mabel', 'Mame' and 'La Cage Aux Follies'.

Sandy Duncan's Mame at Barrington Stage Co Oct 4-15
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2006


Stage and screen actress Sandy Duncan will 'coax the blues right out of the horn,' as she makes her Barrington Stage debut as the glamorous Mame Dennis in a semi-staged concert version of Jerry Herman's legendary musical 'Mame,' directed by Julianne Boyd. BSC's first fall production in its new home in Pittsfield, at 30 Union Street, will run for two weeks from October 4 through 15.

Mame History

Other Productions of Mame

1966   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1968   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1969   West End London Production
West End
1983   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1999   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2006   Washington, DC (Regional) Kennedy Center Revival
Washington, DC (Regional)
2006   Boston Barrington Stage Production
Boston
2012   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Musicals Production
East Haddam, CT (Regional)
Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway

Mame - 1966 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1967 Theatre World Awards Performance Sheila Smith
1966 Theatre World Awards Performance Jerry Lanning
1966 Tony Awards Best Choreography Onna White
1966 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Gene Saks
1966 Tony Awards Best Musical Mame
1966 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Jerry Herman
1966 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Frankie Michaels
1966 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Beatrice Arthur
1966 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Angela Lansbury
1966 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design William Eckart
1966 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Jean Eckart

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