Mame
The Heights Players present this revival of the Broadway classic about the adventures of a wealthy single woman and her nephew during the Great Depression.
... Read moreSet in New York and spanning the Great Depression and World War II, the story of 'Mame' is full of life's discoveries. Mame Dennis is a woman who truly believes that life is a banquet and lives fabulously with her wealthy friends. But when the eight-year-old son of her late brother arrives to live with her, things change. Together they embark on a series of adventures that transform Mame forever. This classic story is filled with some of the most memorable songs in Broadway history, including 'Mame,' 'If He Walked into My Life,' and 'Bosom Buddies.'
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- 2 hours and 30 minutes
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- The John Bourne Theatre (Brooklyn)
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See it if You love this old style of musical. Nice to have a strong leading lady, though. Other shows have more catchy music.
Don't see it if Old fashioned is not your thing.
See it if You enjoy hearing those classic Jerry Herman songs like Bosom Buddies, Open A New Window and the title song (natch.)
Don't see it if You are expecting riveting plot points. Guessing they probably felt a bit dated when La Lansbury spoke them way back when.
See it if You like great classics
Don't see it if You want something new
See it if you believe in free love, free thought and children brought up with little supervision.
Don't see it if you are stuffy, believe in the rules and don't think women should raise children on their own.
See it if Like old fashioned musicals
Don't see it if Don't like long shows
See it if you enjoy historical fiction storylines and the culture of the 1920's celebrated in the form of fantastic music and staging.
Don't see it if you don't like romantic plotlines or coming of age storylines.
See it if you love the old time musicals
Don't see it if you like drama
See it if You want to have a good time.
Don't see it if If you dont enjoy show girls.
See it if I loved it!
Don't see it if If yoy dontike Lucille Ball
See it if It was all camp.
Don't see it if loved everything about it.
See it if You love big old grand classic musicals from days gone by, this one is a doozy! It has tremendous songs plus it is truly funny! A true gem!
Don't see it if You hear or read thst the leads are weak. This show has music and acting requirements that needs the skills of top notch performers.
See it if You haven't anything better to do.
Don't see it if you want to be entertained.
See it if You like the classical musical
Don't see it if you hate Jerry Herman musicals.
See it if You love a classic musical
Don't see it if You don't love the classic musicals
See it if you love to laugh and also want to learn important lessons about people
Don't see it if you like a small amount of adult humor
See it if You like classic musicals
Don't see it if You don't like classic musicals
See it if You like tuneful Jerry Herman scores.
Don't see it if You don't like big production numbers.
See it if You want to see a great period show.
Don't see it if You don't like a lot of singing.
See it if You like BIG splashy musicals with lots of showstopping numbers.
Don't see it if You like edgy, no hummable songs, if you feel you have to think about what you just saw to understand it
See it if Like to laugh
Don't see it if Can't tolerate a bit of subliminal undertones