MAME starring Miriam Shor

[Dolly80]

Posted: 5/15/21 at 12:26pm

Okay.. I really want this to happen. And had to put it out into the universe.

Thats all!

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 5/15/21 at 12:48pm

Um. The revival needs a “name” above the title. As much as I adore Miriam Shor, loved her on YOUNGER, and agree she is indeed beyond perfection - she is not a “name” that goes above the title of a Broadway show. Even the majority of YOUNGER fans are oblivious to Sutton Foster’s credentials.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 5/15/21 at 1:35pm

Jerry Herman always said Mame works best when played by a British woman. That said, Catherine zeta Jones would be perfect--if anyone would want to work with her.

[NOWaWarning]

Posted: 5/15/21 at 2:23pm

Miriam would make an incredible Mame, but I agree she’s sadly not a big enough name to headline on Broadway. She would be a smash anywhere regionally, though. She would also be a fantastic Vera. Maybe she can play opposite the rumored Toni Collette? Or maybe if Sutton ever did Mame, we could have a Younger reunion. I’m definitely missing Miriam on this last season.

Updated On: 5/15/21 at 02:23 PM

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 5/15/21 at 2:51pm

I’m so heartbroken she didn’t come back to Hedwig for even a few weeks. She’s so good.

[Dolly80]

Posted: 5/15/21 at 2:54pm

Oh I know this will never happen. But I just love her and think she has all the role needs- the acting chops, the voice and a killer comic timing. In an ideal world...

[Dolly80]

Posted: 5/15/21 at 4:52pm

NOWaWarning said: "She would make an incredible Mame, but I agree she’s sadly not a big enough name to headline on Broadway. She would be a smash anywhere regionally, though. She also would also be a fantastic Vera. Maybe she can play opposite the rumored Toni Collette? Or maybe if Sutton ever did Mame, we could have a Younger reunion. I’m definitely missing Miriam on this last season."

She’s not in the last season?

[joevitus]

Posted: 5/15/21 at 5:01pm

Don't know that I agree Mame needs a name. I tend to think the age of "names," as we think of them, may be over with. And Mame is well enough known and loved that people will go to see Mame, not "X in Mame." If whoever X is gets good reviews, the show may sell. Of course, even with a name, it may not sell. Because everything is a gamble. 

Updated On: 5/15/21 at 05:01 PM

[NOWaWarning]

Posted: 5/15/21 at 5:10pm

Dolly80 said: "She’s not in the last season?"

Not so far, she’s not. Except for one brief appearance on a FaceTime call.

[Owen22]

Posted: 5/15/21 at 5:43pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "Um. The revival needs a “name” above the title. As much as I adore Miriam Shor, loved her on YOUNGER, and agree she is indeed beyond perfection - she is not a “name” that goes above the title of a Broadway show. Even the majority of YOUNGER fans are oblivious to Sutton Foster’s credentials."

Do you think Jane Krawkowski is a big enough name. SHE is my dream casting for the role. (Miriam as Vera?)

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 5/15/21 at 5:55pm

NOWaWarning said: "Dolly80 said: "She’s not in the last season?"

Not so far, she’s not. Except for one brief appearance on a FaceTime call."

Unfortunately, due to scheduling and COVID Miriam Shor wasn’t able to accommodate the shooting schedule of YOUNGER so sadly, her character had to be written out and reduced, hence the FaceTime appearance.  

 

[Dolly80]

Posted: 5/16/21 at 7:52am

Owen22 said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "Um. The revival needs a “name” above the title. As much as I adore Miriam Shor, loved her on YOUNGER, and agree she is indeed beyond perfection - she is not a “name” that goes above the title of a Broadway show. Even the majority of YOUNGER fans are oblivious to Sutton Foster’s credentials."

Do you think Jane Krawkowski is a big enough name. SHE is my dream casting for the role. (Miriam as Vera?)"


oh she would be HEAVEN in this. 


or what about Alison Janney?

[Owen22]

Posted: 5/16/21 at 12:21pm

Dolly80 said: "Owen22 said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "Um. The revival needs a “name” above the title. As much as I adore Miriam Shor, loved her on YOUNGER, and agree she is indeed beyond perfection - she is not a “name” that goes above the title of a Broadway show. Even the majority of YOUNGER fans are oblivious to Sutton Foster’s credentials."

Do you think Jane Krawkowski is a big enough name. SHE is my dream casting for the role. (Miriam as Vera?)"


oh she would be HEAVEN inthis.


or what about Alison Janney?"

Alison Janney!  Hadn't even considered her. But I think she may have that thing one needs for Mame.  The character has to be dizzily pretentious and warm at the same time. It's why she's such a magnificent character and needs a special kind of comic actress.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 5/16/21 at 12:36pm

joevitus said: "Don't know that I agree Mame needs a name. I tend to think the age of "names," as we think of them, may be over with. And Mame is well enough known and loved that people will go to see Mame, not "X in Mame." If whoever X is gets good reviews, the show may sell. Of course, even with a name, it may not sell. Because everything is a gamble."

 

I really don't know if that's true. I never got to see the National Tour of HELLO, DOLLY! (although I had tickets for 5 consecutive performances in Philly before COVID struck) but I understand Caolee Carmello gave a knockout performance. Alas, she wasn't a "name" and the box office really suffered.

 

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 5/17/21 at 4:42am

Miriam could play Vera Charles. Just a thought to all of the producers out there.

[joevitus]

Posted: 5/17/21 at 6:07am

Dollypop said: "joevitus said: "Don't know that I agree Mame needs a name. I tend to think the age of "names," as we think of them, may be over with. And Mame is well enough known and loved that people will go to see Mame, not "X in Mame." If whoever X is gets good reviews, the show may sell. Of course, even with a name, it may not sell. Because everything is a gamble."



I really don't know if that's true. I never got to see the National Tour of HELLO, DOLLY! (although I had tickets for 5 consecutive performances in Philly before COVID struck) but I understand Caolee Carmello gave a knockout performance. Alas, she wasn't a "name" and the box office really suffered.

"

Perhaps COVID itself had something to do with that.

[Wee Thomas2]

Posted: 5/17/21 at 8:55am

Dolly80 said: "Okay.. I really want this to happen. And had to put it out into the universe.

Thats all!
"

Looking forward to your 20th anniversary post!

[AC126748]

Posted: 5/18/21 at 11:04am

I adore Miriam Shor, but I don't see her as a Mame at all. Vera Charles, on the other hand, seems like a good fit.