Organizers with the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys' Cultural Arts Program are planning a production of the 1960s Broadway musical "Mame" in Arcadia.
"Mame" first opened on Broadway in 1966, starring Angela Lansbury and Beatrice Arthur, according to theater historians. The production was a hit and it led to a 1974 film with Lucille Ball in the title role and Arthur reprising her supporting role. There was also a London production, a Broadway revival, and a 40th anniversary revival at the Kennedy Center in 2006.
Promoters for the Arcadia production ask:
"Who is Mame? Some of Mame's wild, adventurous spirit is inside everyone who lives for the moment and believes that 'life is a banquet!' It's the height of the 1920s and Auntie Mame becomes the guardian for her 10-year-old nephew, Patrick. Her life is turned upside down, many of her priorities change, but she still lives life to the fullest."
Six performances are scheduled in Arcadia beginning April 13 in the converted synagogue that serves as the headquarters of the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, 550 S. Second Ave.
Tickets are $36 for premier seating, $25 for general, and $10 for children and students with an I.D., organizers said.
- 8:15 p.m. Saturday April 13,
- 2:30 p.m. Sunday April 14
- 8:15 p.m. Saturday April 20
- 7:00 p.m. Sunday April 21
- 8:15 p.m. Saturday April 27
- 2:30 p.m. Sunday April 28
"Mame" is the third musical for the Cultural Arts Program at the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, organizers said.
To appear as a sponsor in the playbill, contact Shoshana Hess at karl-hess@att.net or call 626-354-7620. For tickets or reservations, call the Jewish Federation office at 626-445-0810, or email an RSVP to federation@jewishsgpv.org.
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