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#26

re: Cher in T.V. MAME

Posted: 9/2/05 at 10:45am

When I look at Judy Davis, I for one can only see her as Judy Garland in her amazing performance in ME AND MY SHADOWS. However, I'm sure she would give an amazing performance as Mame.

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#27

re: Cher in T.V. MAME

Posted: 9/2/05 at 10:46am

If Baranski doesn't have the warmth to play Mame, Judy Davis is the North Pole.

#28

re: Cher in T.V. MAME

Posted: 9/2/05 at 10:50am

Funny, I've definitely seen genuine warmth and vulnerability in several of Davis' performances -- something I can't say about Baranski (though I love her).

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#29

re: Cher in T.V. MAME

Posted: 9/2/05 at 10:53am

I have noticed geniune vulnerability in many of her performances, but rarely warmth. For the record, I think Judy Davis is one of the best actresses alive, but I just can't wrap myself around her as Mame. I have a feeling I'm in the minority on this, though.

#30

re: Cher in T.V. MAME

Posted: 9/2/05 at 11:37am

I've never claimed to be good at casting .. but my pick - oddball as it may seem - is:

Bebe Neuwirth as Mame
Baranski as Vera

Thoughts?

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#31

re: Cher in T.V. MAME

Posted: 9/2/05 at 11:46am

Jean Smart as Vera??? Mame?

#32

re: Cher in T.V. MAME

Posted: 9/2/05 at 11:46am

I have to say, Bening is a GREAT choice. I have loved her since I first saw her in The Grifters, and my favorite performance of hers is in An American President. It is the most realistic portrayal of a human being that I have ever seen on a screen. I am never aware of technique with her - only emotional honesty. She would make a lovely Mame Dennis.

"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!" Quote from someone on IMDB in reference to a movie he/she didn't understand. Such grammar!

#33

re: Cher in T.V. MAME

Posted: 9/2/05 at 12:04pm

I thought this thread died after the first reply ...

#34

Annette? Someone tell somebody !!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 12:22pm

... I love the thought of Annette Benning as Mame. For her Vera, I see Cher doing THAT role. It won't happen, she would never do it. But I see her physicalities making it a scene stealing performance just as Bea did it.

Baranski seems a quintessential Vera to me.

#35

Annette? Someone tell somebody !!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 12:52pm

I'll just throw my beloved Lesley Ann Warren into the mix.

Catherine O'Hara would probably be a lot of fun, too.

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Updated On: 9/2/05 at 12:52 PM

#36

Annette? Someone tell somebody !!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 12:57pm

Would Bette Midler be considered or interested?

#37

Annette? Someone tell somebody !!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 1:24pm

I adore Jean Smart. I've said for years that if AUNTI MAME were to come back to Broadway she should play Mame. I don't think she sings but if she did she would be stellar in that part. I also like the idea of Leslie Ann Warren too. Although, I still see her as a sex pot. I can see Bebe as Vera but not Mame.

#38

Annette? Someone tell somebody !!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 5:10pm

Sipos-
Bette Midler was supposed to do the film version of "Mame" to follow up her success with "Gyspy". Bette held a reading with James Lapine, Chirstine Baranski, and Ellen Greene without telling anyone. Jerry Herman got very angry because he felt she was trying to take over the production. Bette said she held the reading to see if she was really right for the role. Anyway, Jerry Herman refuses to work with Bette Midler for that reason. I found this out in the book "But Darling I'm Your Auntie Mame!".

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#39

Annette? Someone tell somebody !!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 5:12pm

That is interesting. I love Bette and think she would make a great Mame. By the way, who was Greene reading for, Gooch? God, I'd love to get her back to Broadway!

#40

Annette? Someone tell somebody !!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 5:19pm

I think Midler's Gypsy was one of the worst things I've ever seen (SO much over-acting on her part)...so I, for one, would not care to see her take on Mame. Lesley Ann Warren is an interesting choice, but I still prefer the idea of Annette Bening of the choices so far. With Kristin Huffman as Gooch.

#41

Annette? Someone tell somebody !!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 5:20pm

What about Michelle Lee as Mame and Lainie Kazan as Vera? Brilliant or what?

#42

Annette? Someone tell somebody !!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 5:23pm

It's just that they are both really too old. In their prime years, they would have been great choices, I agree. Ms. Lee was wonderful in The Tale of The Allergist's Wife.

#43

Annette? Someone tell somebody !!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 5:26pm

Good point but I still think they would be killer in those roles. The bad thing is that I cannot think of anyone age appropriate that could fulfill the 'star' aspect that the show needs really.

#44

Annette? Someone tell somebody !!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 5:29pm

It didn't say who was reading for Gooch, Vera etc. It just said who was there. I think Bette would have made a great Mame or Dolly, but I guess that's not happening any time soon.

I think Annette Benning is one of the few people who could pull off Mame. Christine Baranski is a perfect Vera. I also think Donna Murphy would be a fabulous Mame, but she is not a big enough name to draw in tourists.

"Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one." -Stella Adler

#45

Annette? Someone tell somebody !!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 7:16pm

Michele Lee did MAME at the Hollywood Bowl a couple of summers ago, and apparently was not very impressive.

#46

Annette? Someone tell somebody !!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 7:31pm

What about Megan Mulally?

#47

Annette? Someone tell somebody !!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 7:42pm

*Thanks, Ruth* I remember hearing about Bette doing doing it too. LOVE the story ...

#48

Donna Murphy is a big name!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 7:42pm

Don't say that Donna Murphy is not big enough of a name, it hurts my feelings, I think after Bernadette Peters and Chita Rivera she is my favorite Broadway actress! However, I see her more as Vera rather than Mame. Megan Mullally would be fascinating and hilarous as Mame though!

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#49

Donna Murphy is a big name!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 7:46pm

ray- I'm sorry if I offended you. Donna Murphy is one of my favorite performers as well, but the fact is she isn't as big a name as Megan Mullally for example. Donna is not very well known outside of New York.

"Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one." -Stella Adler

#50

Donna Murphy is a big name!

Posted: 9/2/05 at 7:47pm

Even though a lot of these actresses probably won't end up doing the role, it makes your realize that there are a lot of older actresses who really deserve more good roles.

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