There's a problem loading this menu right now. The song, “Fair Trade,” is both pretty and witty. She was replaced by Myvanwy Jenn as the renamed character. Something for the Boys (2018 Studio Cast). 108 perf. DSPITE all the large and estimable names that are or have been associated with “I Remember Mama,” the result is not a marriage but a divorce of talents. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. "Music by Richard Rodgers." This production took a few minor liberties with the script and score, but was a very big success for the company. I actually saw this. Starring Caroline Moro-Dalicandro as Mama, David Haines as Papa, Larry Westlake as Uncle Chris and Andrea Strayer as Katrin. At the end of its much‐postponed and choppy progress to the Majestic Theater, where it opened last night, this big and expensive musical has buried most of the strengths it ‘possesses under a mass of cliches and a pervading, forced cuteness. A different musical version starring Celeste Holm played several regional theaters and was better received by audiences and reviewers alike but was prevented from coming to New York. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for I Remember Mama (World Premiere Cast Recording) - Sally Ann Howes, Original Studio Cast on AllMusic - 2002 Quoted one member of the original Broadway production staff, "The show is a hit at last! The device of interrupting songs for breathy bits of dialogue is tedious and frequently used. , Armin Shimerman. Raymond Jessel was brought in to write six additional lyrics; two were dropped at the last minute; the four others are generally poorer than Mr. Charnin's. The musical ran on Broadway in 1979. [2] The original choreographer, Graciela Daniele, was replaced by Danny Daniels.[3]. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Following “Carmelina” by not many months, it begins to seem that Broadway's nostalgia boom is becoming a nostalgia bust. This musical fairly signalled the end of an era in many ways. Produced by the Toronto Civic Light Opera Company, the production was designed and directed by Joe Cascone. It was adapted for the stage by John Van Druten as a play, which ran on Broadway from 1944 to 1946. The musical, produced by Alexander H. Cohen and Hildy Parks opened on Broadway on May 31, 1979 at the Majestic Theatre, where it closed on September 2 after 108 performances and 40 previews. LOCATION: Directed by Cy Feuer, the opening cast featured Liv Ullmann, George Hearn, Dolores Wilson, and George S. Irving. Rodgers and Charnin had composed a full score before the libretto was written, so they ended up having to replace a significant number of songs throughout rehearsals. Whilst it is not Richard Rodgers at his very best , it is none the less in my opinion a good score . , George S. Irving There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Sally Ann Howes (BET YOUR LIFE, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, PAINT YOUR WAGON) is ideally suited to the role, instantly at home with the score, and her sparkling soprano is well-showcased. Quoted one member of the original Broadway production staff, "The show is a hit at last! Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2002. I Remember Mama is a musical with a book by Thomas Meehan, lyrics by Martin Charnin and Raymond Jessel, and music by Richard Rodgers. Directed by Cy Feuer; music by … An ideal gift for elders and very appealing for younger generations interested in the history and development of the musical. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. I Remember Mama originated as a memoir by Kathryn Forbes titled Mama's Bank Account. It was Rodgers' last musical. Show business insiders dubbed the Rodgers' production "I Dismembered Mama." She is tiny and pretty, but she is made to do all kinds of hoary cute tricks. During the run in Philadelphia, considerable work was done on the show to try and fix it. That says it all. Critics found Mama to be old-fashioned and corny, and all were quick to describe the musically disinclined Ullmann as miscast. , Tara Kennedy I Remember Mama (Original Broadway Production, 1979) which opened May 31, 1979 with a cast that included John Dorrin, Arthur Whitfield, Elizabeth Hubbard, Dick Ensslen, Stan Page on Ovrtur, the database of musicals from New York, London and beyond. An original cast album was never recorded, but a studio recording with Hearn and Irving reprising their stage roles and Sally Ann Howes replacing Ullmann was released in 1985. Austin Colyer, John Darin, Mickey Gunnersen, Daniel Harnett, Danny Joel, Jan Kasni, Kevin Marcum, Richard Maxon, Marisa Morel!, Frank Pletri and Eilssa Wolfe. Starring Caroline Moro-Dalicandro as Mama, David Haines as Papa, Larry Westlake as Uncle Chris and Andrea Strayer as Katrin. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2014. , Armin Shimerman, Ian Ziering I Remember Mama (1948) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. "[5], This article is about the 1979 musical. This is the World Premiere cast album of the score, featuring the original Broadway cast, augmented by Sally Ann Howes (replacing Liv Ullman) in the title role of Mama. Her uncle teaches her a couple of swear words to use for troubled times; predictably, stricken with appendicitis, she pipes them out. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Advance box office sales, particularly for matinée performances, had been strong enough to keep the show alive in its early weeks, but attendance quickly dropped in numbers dramatic enough to warrant closing. The production is handsome. But it's very attractive, with some beautiful songs and melodies. The New York Times reviewer wrote: "At the end of its much-postponed and choppy progress...this big and expensive musical had buried most of the strengths it possesses under a mass of cliches and a pervading, forced cuteness.... Miss Ullman is unsuited to it."[4]. Mama is accosting a famous British woman writer in the lobby of a posh hotel. Directed by Cy Feuer; music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Martin Chemin; book by Thomas Meehan; additional lyrics by Raymond Jessal; setting by David Mitchell; costumes by Theonl V. Aldredge; lighting by Roger Morgan; sound by Otts Munderloh; musical direction and vocal arrangements by Jay Blackton; hair designs by J. Roy Holland; musical numbers staged by Danny Daniels; stage manager, Robert Bennett. I REMEMBER MAMA, a musical, based on “I Remember Mama” by John van Druten and stories by Kathryn Forbes. Mr. Rodgers's score includes several nice pieces. The film was nominated for 5 Academy Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Irene Dunne); Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Oscar Homolka); Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Barbara Bel Geddes); Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Ellen Corby); and Best Cinematography, Black-… The spectacular and clever set was designed by the late David Mitchell (of "Annie" fame). The musical adaptation was beset with problems from the beginning. Broadway They are like carefully placed spotlights. The score is delightfully-domestic and homespun, a real gem. David Mitchell's sets are generally first‐rate, Theoni V. Aldredge's period costumes are fine and Roger Morgan's lighting is exceptionally useful and expressive. It tells the story of a struggling Norwegian immigrant family living in San Francisco at the turn of the century. Richard Rodgers was in the audience, stood up and bowed and there was a standing ovation for the great man. I Remember Mama is a musical with a book by Thomas Meehan, lyrics by Martin Charnin and Raymond Jessel, and music by Richard Rodgers. The ups and downs of a Norwegian immigrant family, circa 1910. Most of the score is fairly bland, though; and several times Mr. Rodgers brings up heavy violins or chimes to butt in on some particularly sticky dramatic scene. This production took a few minor liberties with the script and score, but was a very big success for the company.