Margaret Ann Brady is the formidable mother of Beau, Mrs.She wins his heart and his hand, and eventually his fortune after Beau's unfortunate encounter with a too steep Alp. Will McGarrahan is wonderfully solicitous of Mame as the Southern plantation owner, Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside.
AUNTIE MAME TUNES FULL
This bit of hamming it up elicited an enthusiastic round of applause from the full house. His physical comedy is a treat, especially when he mimics Gooch's third trimester waddle as the two of them ascend the center staircase. The incredibly versatile Robert Saoud plays Tanner, Mame's superannuated butler.Her belting out "Gooch's Song" is a show stopper. Heeding Mame's advice to go out into the world and live, she returns to Beekman Place as a bachelor girl who is great with child. Ceit Zweil is outstanding in the juicy role of Agnes Gooch, Mame's secretary.Other principal cast members add their own secret sauce to their richly drawn characters. Best of all is her rendering of the poignant "If He Walked Into My Life." Her renditions of "Open A New Window," "My Best Girl" sung with Patrick (understudy Asher Navisky in the performance I attended), and her duet with Vera, "Bosom Buddies," are all highlights. She had the audience eating out of her bejewelled hand from her first entrance. George is not only irrepressible, she is irresistible in this role. This production of "Mame" is a total delight, with great singing, dancing, and some memorable acting performances. Kudos to the hard working backstage crew for facilitating dozens of rapid costume changes throughout the show.
These two ladies and the rest of the terrific cast are well supported by the craftsmanship and musicianship of the following: Musical Direction by Matthew Stern, an impressive set designed by Kathryn Monthei, incredible costumes by Tyler Kinney, effective Lighting by Jeff Adelberg and well modulated Sound by John Stone. She is joined by fellow Broadway veteran Mary Callahan in the role of Mame's best friend, Vera. Lee), the play is perfect for elevating our spirits in the post-election doldrums many of us have been experiencing.Īward-winning Director and Choreographer Ilyse Robbins has assembled a marvelous cast, anchored by the irrepressible Kathy St. With hummable tunes and memorable lyrics by Jerry Herman and an uplifting story line by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. I have long loved the story of Auntie Mame - in the classic Rosalind Russell film version, and in the musical version, "Mame," that first lit up the Broadway sky in 1966.
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