Megan Mullally as MAME?

[Carefree-Existence]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 1:01am

Okay- So I brought this up in another thread and never got a response. First off, I know that if the current Kennedy Center revival transfers it will transfer with Baranski. This is simply hypothetical...but what do people think?

I've been mulling it over (no pun intended) and I think this woman has what it takes- the voice (not the Karen voice), the comedic timing (is there anyone better?), and the presence (the girl is confident.)

Thoughts?

Updated On: 6/4/06 at 01:01 AM

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 1:08am

And she would be more age appropriate than Mame typically gets cast. I could see it.

[jimnysf]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 1:10am

It won't happen, though. She is going to be doing a daily talk show on TV starting in the fall.

[Carefree-Existence]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 1:12am

I'm not saying it would ever happen. However, think of Rosie- she did a daily talk show and did two Broadway shows while on it. It's doable.

[morosco]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 1:14am

I vote for Dame Edna as Mame.

[musicaltheater1]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 1:15am

Megan would be great as Mame.

[Carefree-Existence]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 1:15am

Oh...we already have Busch. Do we really need another Drag Auntie Mame?

[jimnysf]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 1:16am

Dame Edna...hmmm? And how about Rosie or Harvey for Vera?

[Carefree-Existence]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 1:19am

And my next step would be to cast Megan Lawrence as Gooch (I ADORE Emily- I just don't think this role is really the best fit for her- while she gives a pretty good performance)

[acrocksyo]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 4:22am

Uh pretty sure Rosie only did Suessical when she had her talk show.

But good idea about Megan as Mame.

[harrietharrisfan]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 4:59am

Do you think if "Mame" is transferred to Broadway, will Harriet Harris be in it?

[MOXIEINTHECITY]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 8:37am

I love Megan Mullaly. I always thought that Karen Walker would make a great theatre character.
Psst,,,ever ave a fling with a Broadway Actor/Actress

[SeptemberKel]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 8:39am

I think Megan would be amazing as Mame!

[ashley0139]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 10:16am

When I first opened this thread, I thought, "No way!" But after thinking about it, I could see it. She could actually be great in the role.

[Eileen2]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 10:34am

I agree, she'd be fantastic. Unfortunately, the only way it would happen is if Mame didn't transfer and she had a go with it in another couple of years. I think she will be shooting her talk show in LA, so multi-tasking with Broadway would be out of the question.

[Carefree-Existence]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 11:11am

HarrietHarrisFan- If Mame goes to Broadway I'm sure Harriet will be going with the production. Her reviews have all been raves.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 11:14am

I love the idea of Megan M. as Mame! She would definitely capture the wild abandon so desperately needed to play the eccentric lady.

[Carefree-Existence]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 11:29am

We're not allowed to post youtube links but if you go to youtube and search for "megan mullally sings." I mean seriously... just imagine her "If He Walked into My Life"

[Flahooley]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 6:54pm

Perfect casting.