Who was the original Auntie Mame on Broadway?
Angela Lansbury
Principal casts
| Character | Broadway (1966) | Tour (1969) |
|---|---|---|
| Mame Dennis | Angela Lansbury | Janet Blair |
| Vera Charles | Bea Arthur | Elaine Stritch |
| Agnes Gooch | Jane Connell | Isabelle Farrell |
| Dwight Babcock | Willard Waterman | Sam Kressen |
What actresses played Mame on Broadway?
Since the Broadway opening, the part of Mame has been played by such actresses as Janis Paige, Sheila Smith, Jane Morgan, Ann Miller, Celeste Holm, Ginger Rogers, Janet Blair, Susan Hayward, and Christine Baranski. But clearly, the show proved to be much more than a star vehicle.
How long did Angela Lansbury play Mame on Broadway?
The musical, an adaptation of the 1955 novel Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis, was directed by Gene Saks and choreographed by Onna White. It played five previews and 1,508 performances before closing on January 3, 1970.
Was there a real Auntie Mame?
Marion Tanner, a carefree Bohemian whose life style evidently was the inspiration for her nephew’s novel “Auntie Mame,” has died.
Is Auntie Mame based on a true story?
“Auntie Mame” was based on the novel of the same name by Edward Everett Tanner 3d, who wrote under the pen name Patrick Dennis (the same name as Mame’s nephew in the play). Tanner said that his book was based on his aunt, a real-life bon vivant and eccentric named Marion Tanner.
Why didn’t Angela Lansbury do the movie Mame?
The rights to the Broadway show were purchased for the film. Angela Lansbury had openly said wanted to play Mame on film “in the worst way,” but she did not get her wish. It was Lucille Ball who got the role. This wasn’t the first time Jerry Herman and his Broadway star were disappointed by the outcome of a film.
Who was the real Mame Dennis?
Edward Everett Tanner III
Edward Everett Tanner III (18 May 1921 – 6 November 1976), known by the pseudonym Patrick Dennis, was an American author. His novel Auntie Mame: An irreverent escapade (1955) was one of the bestselling American books of the 20th century….
| Patrick Dennis | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Louise Stickney ( m. 1948–1976) |
| Children | 2 |
What is the plot of Auntie Mame?
Mame Dennis (Rosalind Russell), a progressive and independent woman of the 1920s, is left to care for her nephew Patrick (Jan Handzlik/Roger Smith) after his wealthy father dies. Mr. Babcock (Fred Clark), Patrick’s assigned executor, objects to Mame’s unconventional way of living and tries to force her to send Patrick to prep school. As Mame and Patrick grow closer, Mr. Babcock tries to discipline Patrick and threatens to separate the two if Mame does not comply with his wishes.
Auntie Mame/Film synopsis