Meniers Big Musical for 2009

#1

Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 1:28pm

According to gossip at the opening night, they haven't officially decided until May - but are considering

Me and My Girl
The Pajama Game
Mame

Any of these would be great; but I really hope they opt for Mame (the unlikley one) Perfect for the xmas season and it has been so long since anyone has tackled this for a big proffesional revival.

Which one would you perfer?

#2

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 1:34pm

Out of the three i'd like to see Mame as well and i reckon it could work in the space

#3

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 1:34pm

Out of the three i'd like to see Mame as well and i reckon it could work in the space

#4

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 1:36pm

I dont really mind!

(PAJAMA GAME PAJAMA GAME PAJAMA GAME! )

#5

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 1:41pm

Hmmm im not familiar with any of them.

Are they not going to do another summer one too?

#6

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 1:56pm

I wish they had pulled their finger out and got on with 'Pippin' or 'Sweet Charity' but I will be very happy to settle with 'Mame'.
Its 40 years since London had her last.

Updated On: 4/10/09 at 01:56 PM

#7

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 1:57pm

DONT SHOT ME.... but what the hell is Mame!

#8

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 2:00pm

'The Pyjama Game' has never faired well in the West End.
Its last production closed after just 7 weeks at the Victoria Palace.
'Me And My Girl' would be a strange one to do in a small space. Its one of those shows that crys out for a big production.

Bring on 'Mame'

#9

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 2:09pm

Cant believe you just said that!!!
Im gonna shoot myself!

http://www.broadwaymusicalhome.com/shows/mame.htm

Updated On: 4/10/09 at 02:09 PM

#10

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 2:17pm

Mame please! I'd love the chance to see this!

#11

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 2:27pm

Ditto.

(Mama - is that Ginger Rogers? It looks more like Doris Day - but what do I know)

#12

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 2:33pm

Ginger is Mame!

#13

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 2:36pm

Hmmm - they could add 'paint drying' to that list and I still wouldn't be able to decide...

#14

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 2:39pm

Umm, I think next up is 'Merrily'...

#15

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 2:41pm

Now that's more like it!

#16

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 2:47pm

'Merrily' was at the Donmar in 2000.

#17

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 2:47pm

Apparently they don't want to do another Sondheim two years in a row.

It think Mame is perfect, I hope we get a helping to this. Who'd make a good Mame Dennis? Maybe too old now but I think who would have been perfect would have been Joanna Lumley.

As to "whats mame" ... Mama I hope that gun has two bullets. Shoot me too. Google now quickly dear or buy the cast album!

#18

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 2:49pm

I would more than happily buy the cast recording.... if someone would like to give me money? x

#19

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 2:53pm

Too late, Ive used both bullets....i missed the first time! lol


* all this talk of Mame, now my evenings entertainment has been chosen for me!
Thanks guys!

Updated On: 4/10/09 at 02:53 PM

#20

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 3:09pm

CON, a few tracks from the Broadway production of 'Mame' are on their way to your email address.
Starring Angela Lansbury and Bea rathur.

#21

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 3:22pm

This is kind of un-related, but is anyone else here using Spotify? You can (legally) stream thousands of tracks, including many cast albums, with only a few adverts on the free version. It's great to get a taster of albums if you're interested in them - Mame is on there, along with the new Oliver etc...
http://www.spotify.com/en/

#22

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 3:25pm

Not a huge Mame (musical) film lover...I adore the "Auntie Mame" film with Rosalind Russell.

#23

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 3:31pm

'Mame'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfZTjyxJTYw&feature=related

#24

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 3:44pm

Shame the City Centres Encore New York production with Christine Baranski in Mame fom a few years ago never got picked up for Broadway... lord if Finigans Rainbow has..!

#25

re: Meniers Big Musical for 2009

Posted: 4/10/09 at 3:48pm

Mama I thought it was the Donmar that was considering Pippin or Sweet Charity?

I have to admit that I dont really know Mame either. I hoep they dont do Me and My Girl, to be it should be a big show, not a one for small venue. But thats just me