Weisslers to produce Broadway revival of "MAME" in Dec 2012
Weisslers to produce Broadway revival of "MAME" in Dec 2012
bobs3
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/12
#1Weisslers to produce Broadway revival of "MAME" in Dec 2012
Posted: 6/20/12 at 9:03pm
For immediate release:
Producers Barry and Fran Weissler are pleased to announce they have obtained financing for a revival of Jerry Herman’s classic musical “MAME”. The production is due to open in December 2012 at a yet unamed Shubert theater. The all-star cast will be led by legendary sitcom actress, infomercial phenomenon, and Broadway veteran Suzanne Somers as the beloved, madcap Auntie Mame. Former Soap Opera Queen, television infomercial spokeswoman and Broadway veteran Susan Lucci will play Mame’s best friend Vera Charles. Mindy Cohn who rose to fame on the 1980’s sitcom "The Facts of Life” will play Agnes Gooch. Country music legend Merle Haggard is reportedly in negotiations for the role of Beauregard Burnside.
The producers have yet to hire a director or a design team but they envision a minimalist production with Mame’s Beekman Place townhouse suggested by photo projections and an airport-style stair truck in place of the sweeping staircase used in previous productions. Cast members will wear silver lamé negligees during the boom times of the 1920s, changing to black and brown negligees for the Depression, and green silk negligees once Mame becomes rich again.
Barry Weissler was quoted as saying, "Fran and I very excited about this production. We are thrilled to welcome Mame Dennis back to Broadway after too long an absence. We look forward to a long and successful run."
Updated On: 6/23/12 at 09:03 PM
#2Weisslers to produce Broadway revival of
Posted: 6/20/12 at 9:09pmI assume the above is a parody. Very funny.
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#2Weisslers to produce Broadway revival of
Posted: 6/20/12 at 9:14pmI hate (most) newbies.
SondheimFan5
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/10
#3Weisslers to produce Broadway revival of
Posted: 6/20/12 at 9:19pmNOT FUNNY i got excited for a second.
#4Weisslers to produce Broadway revival of
Posted: 6/20/12 at 9:31pm
I know where they can get the airline style staircase! Probably really cheap!
#5Weisslers to produce Broadway revival of
Posted: 6/20/12 at 9:40pmUgh! I was so excited about the Susan Lucci part.
bobs3
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/12
#6Weisslers to produce Broadway revival of "MAME" in Dec 2012
Posted: 6/20/12 at 11:00pm
"I know where they can get the airline style staircase! Probably really cheap!"
If it is really cheap, let Barry W. know. He will buy it off you in a New York minute (of course he will make you drop at least 25% off the asking price).
Updated On: 6/21/12 at 11:00 PM
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#7Weisslers to produce Broadway revival of
Posted: 6/20/12 at 11:23pmI can see Nathan Lane as Beauregard.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#8Weisslers to produce Broadway revival of
Posted: 6/20/12 at 11:39pmMerle Haggard is 75. And the Weisslers would never leave out the fact that Somers and Lucci are both Broadway veterans.
bobs3
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/12
#9Weisslers to produce Broadway revival of "MAME" in Dec 2012
Posted: 6/20/12 at 11:53pm
"the Weisslers would never leave out the fact that Somers and Lucci are both Broadway veterans."
My bad. I've updated the press release.
#10Weisslers to produce Broadway revival of
Posted: 6/21/12 at 12:21amMindy would actually make a great Gooch.
#11Weisslers to produce Broadway revival of
Posted: 6/21/12 at 1:09amAnd Nathan Lane actually might work as Mame...
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