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Mame

West Valley Light Opera

June 24-July 29, 2006

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A musical about an orphan who comes to New York City with his late father's secretary to live with his Auntie Mame. It opened on Broadway in 1966 starring Angela Lansbury. The 1974 movie version starred Lucille Ball and Robert Preston. You'll recognize long time favorite songs such as Mame, We Need A Little Christmas, If He Walked Into My Life, and many others.

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• Ticket Info

  Tickets: $20-$24

• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  June 24-July 29, 2006

  Times:
  Fri-Sat: 8pm
  Sun: 2:30pm

• Venue Info

  Saratoga Civic Theater

  13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070

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• Accessibility Info

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Assisted Listening System

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  • Event Name: Mame
    "Very Entertaining!"
    Review posted by: es from San Jose, Jul 17, 2006
    

    THIS is what community theatre is all about! A strong all-around cast delivers a very entertaining production at 1/3 of what you'll pay elsewhere. Stand-out performances by Leslie Tamel (Mame), RuthE... Expand

    THIS is what community theatre is all about! A strong all-around cast delivers a very entertaining production at 1/3 of what you'll pay elsewhere. Stand-out performances by Leslie Tamel (Mame), RuthE Mullins (Vera), and Molly Carter (Gooch). Collapse

  • Event Name: Mame
    "West Valley's "Mame""
    Review posted by: April M. from Mountain View, CA USA, Jul 02, 2006
    

    I enjoyed Mame quite a lot. Leslie Hardy-Tamel does a wonderful job as the title character. The woman who plays her friend, Vera, is a joy to watch. The costuming is very good, too. Have fun!

    I enjoyed Mame quite a lot. Leslie Hardy-Tamel does a wonderful job as the title character. The woman who plays her friend, Vera, is a joy to watch. The costuming is very good, too. Have fun!

  • Event Name: Mame
    "Thoroughly Enjoyable"
    Review posted by: Marilyn from Santa Clara, CA, Jul 02, 2006
    

    Thoroughly enjoyed the show! From Leslie Hardy Tamel's Mame to Molly Carter's Gooch to the ensemble's various characters, the hard work that the cast and staff put in shows up on the stage. Very well... Expand

    Thoroughly enjoyed the show! From Leslie Hardy Tamel's Mame to Molly Carter's Gooch to the ensemble's various characters, the hard work that the cast and staff put in shows up on the stage. Very well done. Collapse

  • Event Name: Mame
    "A Stunning Show!"
    Review posted by: Marina from Morgan Hill, CA, Jul 01, 2006
    

    Everything about this show is absolutely stunning. The singing and dancing is spectacular, the set believable, the costumes time-era-perfect. The acting is great, and the entire cast presents... Expand

    Everything about this show is absolutely stunning. The singing and dancing is spectacular, the set believable, the costumes time-era-perfect. The acting is great, and the entire cast presents enthusiasm throughout the entire production. I highly reccomend this show if you want to see one of the best musicals of all time. (With one of the best casts of all time) Collapse

  • Event Name: Mame
    "Wonderful"
    Review posted by: KatieTaylor from Santa Clara, CA, Jun 26, 2006
    

    I saw this production on the opening night, and throughly enjoyed it. The cast was alive and seemed to enjoy being up on stage with one another. The dancing was so much fun, the tango was well... Expand

    I saw this production on the opening night, and throughly enjoyed it. The cast was alive and seemed to enjoy being up on stage with one another. The dancing was so much fun, the tango was well designed and the dancers made it look so effortless! Collapse

  • Event Name: Mame
    "WVLO's "MAME" in need of a facelift"
    Review posted by: S Bay Theatre Critic from Saratoga, CA, Jun 25, 2006
    

    Mame is a challenge for any theatre company to tackle, and WVLO does its best to present an entertaining show. Excellent casting and direction by Doug Baird. Leslie Hardy Tamel is captivating as Mame,... Expand

    Mame is a challenge for any theatre company to tackle, and WVLO does its best to present an entertaining show. Excellent casting and direction by Doug Baird. Leslie Hardy Tamel is captivating as Mame, Ruth Mullins does Vera justice, and Molly Carter is a hoot as Gooch. The large supporting cast works hard in multiple roles and is generally convincing. At its heart, Mame is a dance showcase and this is where WVLO's production falls flat. The uninspired choreography is uniformly boring and never reaches the climatic heights it should. Instead of raising the roof, the simple and staid dances slow down the show's pace and make this show look messy and unrehearsed. The orchestra has rough spots and the set could use a facelift. But Judy Pincus's elegant and stunning costumes and Mike Munoz's dramatic lighting make up for it. Overall, this Mame has its moments and kudos should be given to the staff and cast for giving this show a decent effort. Collapse

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