#26
Posted: 5/24/10 at 3:42pm
Loretta Swit?
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#27
Posted: 5/24/10 at 4:02pm
I find it interesting that almost every name that is mentioned for a Mame, is greeted with, "She's a Vera."
Suppose it proves what Herman is saying: it's trickier to cast than one thinks.
Suppose it proves what Herman is saying: it's trickier to cast than one thinks.
#28
Posted: 5/24/10 at 4:04pm
I think this thread is more a Vera than a Mame.
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#29
Posted: 5/24/10 at 4:10pm
I think Andrea McArdle would be a great Mame...
#30
Posted: 5/24/10 at 4:12pm
She's more of a Gooch.
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#31
Posted: 5/24/10 at 4:18pm
Great article, Dolly. Congrats.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the other go-to girl yet: Kristin Chenoweth. She has all the attributes that Herman mentions plus she's a warm stage presence, much warmer than Marin Mazzie.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the other go-to girl yet: Kristin Chenoweth. She has all the attributes that Herman mentions plus she's a warm stage presence, much warmer than Marin Mazzie.
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#32
Posted: 5/24/10 at 4:31pm
As a devoted Mamist since I saw it onstage with Rosalind Russell in 1957 and the musical with Angela Lansbury in 1966, I think I'm in a position to comment on possible Mames. CZJ seems the most apt, but, alhough I lke her tremendously, I just do not see her as being the ideal Mame. Donna Murphy doesn't show up half the time, Kristin Chenowith doesn't have the sophistication, Marin Mazzie doesn't seem like the right fit. Which leaves us with ?????? A shame, because in the right hands, either as a play or musical, the piece is a delight.
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#33
Posted: 5/24/10 at 4:34pm
I think it might be near impossible to find a ten year old boy to play Patrick smaller than Kristin Chenoweth...
After seeing her in ANYONE CAN WHISTLE I have to concur with everyone else that Donna Murphy would be the best choice for the role (amongst the Broadway community). I also think Martha Plimpton would be wonderful. Peters could probably pull it off and be wonderful though I think she's more of a Dolly.
There aren't a lot of movie stars the right age with the vocal chops to pull it off. I think Gwenyth Paltrow is more the right type than Zeta Jones. Cynthia Nixon is apparently a good singer - but maybe not enough of a name. I don't see Streep coming back to Broadway in something like this...
After seeing her in ANYONE CAN WHISTLE I have to concur with everyone else that Donna Murphy would be the best choice for the role (amongst the Broadway community). I also think Martha Plimpton would be wonderful. Peters could probably pull it off and be wonderful though I think she's more of a Dolly.
There aren't a lot of movie stars the right age with the vocal chops to pull it off. I think Gwenyth Paltrow is more the right type than Zeta Jones. Cynthia Nixon is apparently a good singer - but maybe not enough of a name. I don't see Streep coming back to Broadway in something like this...
#35
Posted: 5/24/10 at 5:04pm
Cynthia Nixon is apparently a good singer
I find that delightful! Never thought of her for musicals, but I agree she has the required skillset for MAME.
I find that delightful! Never thought of her for musicals, but I agree she has the required skillset for MAME.
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#36
Posted: 5/24/10 at 5:23pm
Celine Dion
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#37
Posted: 5/24/10 at 5:26pm
We've all given some very talented suggestions, but I think we all know who this role really belongs to. A woman who is funny, a woman who is warm, a woman whom everybody loves...
Miss Betty White
I'll start the Facebook petition.
Miss Betty White
I'll start the Facebook petition.
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#38
Posted: 5/24/10 at 5:38pm
All kidding aside, how about Susan Lucci?
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#39
Posted: 5/24/10 at 5:39pm
All kidding aside, how about Susan Dey?
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#40
Posted: 5/24/10 at 5:41pm
How about Kim Catrall?
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#41
Posted: 5/24/10 at 5:43pm
Megan Mulally.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#42
Posted: 5/24/10 at 5:46pm
Is Megan Mullaly enough of a LADY?
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#43
Posted: 5/24/10 at 5:46pm
Do you think Elaine Paige could pull it off?
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#44
Posted: 5/24/10 at 5:57pm
Bette Midler!!!! Please
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#45
Posted: 5/24/10 at 5:57pm
"Do you think Elaine Paige could pull it off?"
Read Michael Bennett's comment re: Chenoweth.
Read Michael Bennett's comment re: Chenoweth.
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#46
Posted: 5/24/10 at 5:59pm
I LOVE the fact that Dolly couldn't get three word into the interview with saying Carol's name!
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#47
Posted: 5/24/10 at 5:59pm
Well then, Mullaly is short, too.
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#48
Posted: 5/24/10 at 6:01pm
This I read on another board, and it struck me as odd, but the more I thought about it, well--- how about Cyndi Lauper as Mame? She is unconventional like Mame and has the vocal and comedy chops. Is it just too weird of an idea or what?
#49
Posted: 5/24/10 at 6:08pm
I think that Cyndi Lauper is a bit too quirky for Mame. I could see her possibly playing Vera, but I don't see her having the grace that is Mame.
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#50
Posted: 5/24/10 at 6:15pm
Glenn Close!!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
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