Monologue from Lend Me a Tenor - YouTube Leigh Anne Hamlin performs one of Maggie's monologues from the play "Lend Me a Tenor" by Ken Ludwig. "- Desert News, "One of the funniest comedies ever written. New York, NY, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall It was universally acknowledged that he sang like a angel, but apparently he wanted to prove it. General admission is $8. He is nervously waiting for the very late Italian opera superstar, Tito Merelli, who is scheduled to sing Verdi's "Otello" for the company's 10th anniversary celebration that evening. (Unbeknownst to either of them, Tito accidentally takes a double-dose of tranquilizers.) Take a look at our Yes, that's five doors on the stage of the Music Box Theater, where a revival of Ken Ludwig's "Lend Me a Tenor" opened Sunday night. They can go to other places for deep thought and angst.". It was directed by David Gilmore. For the rest of the play, Max and Titowho are identical in their Othello costumes and makeupare repeatedly mistaken for each other, as they alternately run in and out of the hotel suite. Oh my god. Tito and Maria leave together, while Saunders accompanies Diana to a downstairs reception. History Lend Me a Tenor was first presented at the American Stage Festival, Milford, New Hampshire on August 1, 1985. As the second act opens, Saunders and Max return to the hotel suite. "From Midsummer I'd look at Oberon's monologue from Act II, Scene 1, "My gentle Puck, come hither" or from Act IV, Scene 1, Nick Bottom's monologue that begins, "I have had a most rare vision"From As you Like It, Act II, Scene 1, there's the Duke's speech that begins, "Now, my co-mates and brothers in exile"And of course, everyone's favorite, "Our revels now are ended" from the Tempest, Act IV, Scene 1.If you're looking specifically for tragedy, you might look at Hamlet or Macbeth. A center "stage wall" divides the two rooms, with a door leading from one room to the other. All monologues are property and copyright of their owners. Maggie. Lend Me A Tenor is set in September 1934. Five doors, primed for slamming, in a single hotel suite. The play takes place in 1934, in a hotel suite in Cleveland, Ohio. The play opened in a revival in New York City on April 4, 2010 at the Music Box Theater produced by The Araca Group,Stuart Thompson,Carl Moellenberg,Rodney Rigby,Olympus Theatricals,Broadway Across AmericaandThe Shubert Organization (Philip J. Smith: Chairman; Robert E. Wankel: President) with the following cast: MAX - Justin Bartha; MAGGIE - Mary Catherine Garrison; SAUNDERS - Tony Shalhoub; TITO - Anthony LaPaglia; MARIA - Jan Maxwell; BELLHOP - Jay Klaitz; DIANA - Jennifer Laura Thompson; JULIA - Brooke Adams, Directed by Stanley Tucci; Set Design by John Lee Beatty; Costume Design by Martin Pakledinaz; Lighting by Kenneth Posner; Sound Design byPeter Hylenski; Hair and Wig Design byPaul Huntley; Make-Up Design byJoe Dulude, II; Associate Scenic Design:Kacie Hultgren; Associate Costume Design:Sarah Sophia Lidz; Associate Lighting Design:Aaron Spivey; Associate Sound Design:Keith Caggiano, ArtZany: Lend Me a Tenor with director Marc Robinson, LEND ME A TENOR Is Frantic, Frenetic Farce at Theatre Harrisburg, Ask Someone to Lend You a Ticket to LEND ME A TENOR. Hello Ken!Wow! MAGGIE SAUNDERS: Saunder's daughter, and Max's girlfriend. It received nine Tony Awardnominations and won for Best Actor (Philip Bosco) and Best Director (Jerry Zaks). Singing is not required for any role, however, if Tito and Max can sing, we may switch to live performance singing as opposed to recordings. This article is about the play. Ken Ludwigs Lend Me A Tenor was first presented at the American Stage Festival, Milford, New Hampshire on August 1, 1985, with the following cast: MAX - Walter Bobbie; MAGGIE - Christine Rose; SAUNDERS - George Ede; TITO - Ronald Holgate; MARIA - Judith Roberts; BELLHOP - Joe Palmieri; DIANA - Linda Lee Johnson; JULIA - Bella Jarrett, Directed by Larry Carpenter; Set Design by John Falabella; Costume Design by David Murin; Lighting by John Gisondi. Maybe I should wait here. At the end of the play, things are sorted out. IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) archive is the official database for Broadway theatre information. It received nine Tony Award nominations and won for Best Actor (Philip Bosco) and Best Director (Jerry Zaks). Joyce Luy, as the flamboyant Maria, who makes every entrance and exit memorable with her body moves and stunning red gown, brings the house down whenever she opens her mouth. Max finds an empty medicine bottle and Maria's "Dear John" letter, which is written in such a way ("By the time you read this, I will be gone.") Lend Me a Tenor characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis. But these are just some of the backstage goings-on during a night at the opera in the hit comedy, "Lend Me A Tenor.". Saunders has charged Max with seeing to Merelli's needs, and with getting Merelli to the opera house in time for the performance. and Act I, Scene 2: "Oh that this too too solid flesh would melt"And from Macbeth, I'd look at Act II Scene 1: "Is this a dagger which I see before me? Build a site and generate income from purchases, subscriptions, and courses. [7][8] The revival closed its limited run on August 15, 2010. [3][4], After sixteen previews, the Broadway production, directed by Jerry Zaks, opened on March 2, 1989 at the Royale Theatre, and closed on April 22, 1990 after 476 performances. Lend Me a Tenor.script.acti. You can see four different versions of it and enjoy each one.". The play was first presented in New York City on March 2, 1989 at the Royale Theater by Martin Starger and The Really Useful Theater Company with the following cast: MAX - Victor Garber; MAGGIE - J. Smith-Cameron; SAUNDERS - Philip Bosco; TITO - Ron Holgate; MARIA - Tovah Feldshuh; BELLHOP - Jeff Brooks; DIANA - Caroline Lagerfelt; JULIA - Jane Connell, Directed by Jerry Zaks; Set Design by Tony Walton; Costume Design by William Ivey Long; Lighting by Paul Gallo; Sound Design by Aural Fixation. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. However, Saunders comes up with a plan. Possum Point Players, Tech Crew at To achieve the bold 1930s art deco set of black, white and red and coordinating costumes that add to the production's sleek and elegant effect, costume designer Lindy Davis combed thrift shops and theater companies for authentic period clothing. Eventually, Diana seduces Tito in the bedroom, while Maggie simultaneously seduces Max (who she thinks is Tito) in the living room. It was directed by Larry Carpenter. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. By the time we reach the endwellits not over. Julia Chairman of the Opera Guild. Search all monologues. New York, NY, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall Use the understudy? Merelli is coming to Cleveland to sing the lead role in a performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Otello. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. A few brief words, nothing elaborate. A Broadway revival began performances at the Music Box Theatre on March 13, 2010 in preview and officially opened on April 4, 2010. The good-natured Tito encourages the inhibited Max to pursue his operatic ambitions, even offering vocal tips as the two break into a duet, the aria "Do,che nell'alma infondere" from Verdi's "Don Carlo.". We don't currently have any monologues from Lend Me a Tenor. I- I could tell him that you're looking for him. Maggie's father, GM of The Cleveland Grand Opera Company. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. Casting the comedy "Lend Me a Tenor." Production description: "World famous opera singer Tito Mirelli has come to Cleveland to perform. The aria becomes background music for the action happening on the other side of the stage when Maria finds Maggie in the closet. "- Glendale Theater Examiner. The temperamental Tito is played so well by Mr. Cookson, who, with rich voice and gobs of stage presence, makes it difficult to believe that he is not a professional opera singer. New York, NY, Linda Ray Add a few lines about how he was wounded in the Battle of Cyprus, then carry him around the stage on a stretcher.Whats that? The play's split set and split-second timing offered several challenges for Ms. Romaine. Much later (Scene II), Max is unable to wake Tito from his nap. "Evey lead must be strong," said the Ellicott City resident. Show Dates: Performances: Mar 6-8, 13-15, 20-21 Friday/Saturday Performances 8pm, Sunday Matinee 2pm LEND ME A TENOR is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French General Information Important: Bring a list of ALL conflicts with you. The musical version, with book and lyrics by Peter Sham and Music by Brad Carroll opened at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, on September 24 and ran until October 6, 2010, after which it transferred to London's West End on June 15, 2011 and closed on August 6, 2011, despite mostly good reviews but two months of poor ticket sales. Max returns to the bedroom, but is shocked and horrified to find Tito is missing from the bed. Portrayals Overview; Characters; Videos; Monologues; Scenes; . Seeking 2 Actor Team for Spring "The play allows for that. "[1] The English director David Gilmore read it and asked to direct; Andrew Lloyd Webber was the producer. I've included this monologue below, since it requires putting three speeches together.2. Winner of 3 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards, Lend Me A Tenor is set in 1934 as Henry Saunders, the General Manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is ready to welcome world-famous singer Tito Merelli for his starring role in Pagliacci. A musical inside a musical will unfold at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville when. However, we have dozens of other monologues that you can read. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! A sequel titled Comedy of Tenors was written by Ludwig. Take a look at our library of free monologues . Tickets are $7 for seniors and students. In the sitting room, Max gives Tito a tranquilizer-laced drink, trying to calm him down before the performance. Skip the announcement, stick a note in the programme The role of Otello will be sung by Albert Rupp. And then if there is anyone still in the audience when he takes his bow, they can stone him to death? version of LEND ME A TENOR in London, the opera was switched to Pagliacci with Ken Ludwig's permission . These eight characters are insane (every one of them!) Monologues for Women; Comedic; . Michelle Madison, as the sexy opera singer Diana who, in a calculated career move tries to bed down Tito, shows deft, comedic timing. Maggie . Jane Summerhays and J. Smith-Cameron Photo: Martha Swope, Philip Bosco as Saunders - Jane Connell as Julia - Tovah Feldshuh as Maria Photo: Martha Swope, Lend Me A Tenor at the Theater in der Josefstadt in Vienna, Austria starring Otto Schenk, 2 Tony Awards - for Best Direction of a Play and Best Actor in a Play (Philip Bosco), 5 Tony Award Nominations including Best Play, 3 Outer Critics Circle Awards - for Best Set, Best Costume and Best Lighting Design, 4 Drama Desk Awards - for Outstanding Actor in a play (Philip Bosco), Best Costume Design, Best Director and Outstanding Featured Actress in a play (Tovah Feldshuh), Oliver Award for Comedy of the Year (nominee), A remarkable piece of theatre a masterpiece Author Ken Ludwig has verve, a sound grasp of plot mechanics and a rare ability to couple high art with low comedy.- The London Times, One of two great farces by a living writer.- The New York Times"Ken Ludwig's 1989 Tony-winning comedy is one of only two classic farces by a living playwright, the other being Michael Frayn's frenetic "Noises Off"- Daily News, The most inventive, original farce in a long time - Punch, A furiously paced comedy with more than a touch of the Marx brothers A marvelous combination of wonderful farcical moments and funny lines.- Time Out, Hilariously over the top.- The Manchester Guardian, Fills the theatre with the sound of laughter.- The (London) Sunday Express, Free flowing honest-to-goodness unforced farce.- New York Magazine, Its hilarious The funniest show on Broadway.- WNEW, "A rollercoaster of fun for everybody in the buildinga solid, constantly accelerating snowball of a comedy! Lend Me a Tenor was first presented at the American Stage Festival, Milford, New Hampshire on August 1, 1985. IBDB provides records of productions from the beginnings of New York theatre until today. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! It starts spinning early in the show and just never stops. A hotel suite in Cleveland, Ohio in 1934. After a huge fight with his fiery, Italian wife Maria, Tito receives a double dose of tranquilizers through a series of mishaps. They are looking for "a lunatic dressed as Othello, who thinks he's Tito Merelli." ", "The Show Must Go On: Lend Me a Tenor, with LaPaglia, Shalhoub and Bartha, Opens on Broadway", Review: Performances of Comedy of Tenors and Bandstand, "Alley Theatre Official Website - Lend Me a Soprano", "Merc cancels fall production of comedic 'Lend Me a Tenor', "Memphis, La Cage, Zeta-Jones, Finneran and More Are Outer Critics Circle Award Winners", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lend_Me_a_Tenor&oldid=1111613206, Pages using infobox play with unknown parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Saunders is furious. It will be a disaster for the Cleveland opera, and for Saunders himself. During Max's performance, the "lunatic" tried to force his way into the opera house, hit a policeman who tried to stop him, and ran away. When Tito returns to the bedroom, he finds Maria's note. Thanks so much for writing and all the best for your future in acting!Regards,KenFrom Ken Ludwig's Lend Me A Tenor, Act I, Scene 2:SAUNDERS has just discovered that world-famous opera star, Tito Merell, whom patrons of Cleveland Grand Opera have paid large sums of money see perform the role of Otello that evening, is either unconscious or . Jillian Vitko. The company, which shies away from musicals, had to scramble to find a music director to arrange the two arias. But when he becomes incapacitated, it's up to meek and mild. Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world famous, Tito Morelli, Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as Canio from Pagliacci. Maria storms out just before Tito falls deeply asleep. Login. However, we have dozens of other monologues that you can read. . It's unbelieveable but it's written strongly enough for the audience to suspend disbelief.". Saunders' timid, bespectacled assistant, Max, who secretely aspires to be an opera singer, tries to comfort Saunders in his unassuring nasal voice. Auditioners for the roles of Max, Tito and Bellhop will be asked to sing from music sides. The show, launching the Columbia Community Players (CCP) third all-comedy season, will be presented at 8 p.m. today and tomorrow, and Nov. 4 and 5 at Slayton House in Columbia. The play was subsequently presented by Andrew Lloyd Webber for The Really Useful Company at the Globe Theatre, London on March 6, 1986 with the following cast: MAX - Denis Lawson; MAGGIE - Jan Francis; SAUNDERS - John Barron; TITO - Ronald Holgate; MARIA - Anna Nocholas; BELLHOP - Edward Hibbert; DIANA - Gwendolyn Humble; JULIA - Josephine Blake, Directed by David Gilmore; Designed by Terry Parsons; Lighting by Michael Northen. New York, NY, Linda Ray Throw in Diana, an ambitious, female co-star; Maggie, Max's giddy girlfriend; Julia, a flirty head of the opera guild; and a meddling bellhop fighting for Tito's attention. "Men are hard to get in community theater and here are three demanding roles. Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Maggie Saunders at Saunders' harried assistant, Max, is also in the hotel suite. We don't currently have any monologues from Lend Me a Tenor . Gender: Female. This is ""Lend Me a Tenor" monologue (Maggie)" by Jillian Vitko on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Directed by Stanley Tucci, the cast starred Anthony LaPaglia (Tito Merelli), Jay Klaitz (Frank the Bellhop), Justin Bartha (Max), Jan Maxwell (Maria), Mary Catherine Garrison (Maggie), Jennifer Laura Thompson (Diana), and husband and wife couple Tony Shalhoub (Saunders) and Brooke Adams (Julia). Lend Me A Tenor will be directed by Wade Willis. SAUNDERSWell, I guess that wraps it up. "Then there is the singing. Please prepare a 2 minute comic monologue. And Im doubly excited that its performing on the newly-renovated NorShor stage. Lusty women in hotel rooms, crazed fans, drinking, drugs and suicide attempts -- it's tough to be an opera singer. The play was subsequently presented by Andrew Lloyd Webber for The Really Useful Company at the Globe Theatre, London on March 6, 1986. It was directed by Larry Carpenter. that Max mistakenly thinks Tito has committed suicide. 2001 - 2023, The Broadway League, All Rights Reserved. VOCAL SCORE LONDON JUNE 2011. . DOWNLOAD PDF . The play was produced on both the West End(1986) and Broadway(1989). Lend Me a Tenor (Revival, Play, Comedy, Farce, Broadway) opened in New York City Apr 4, 2010 and played through Aug 15, 2010. . "I hope this is helpful. A rehearsal schedule will be available My God youve solved the whole problem! But Tito arrives sick from overeating and Maria is angry at his flirting and infidelities. Maggie is a fan of Tito Merelli, and hopes to meet him. Here are a few of my favorite speeches from those plays:From Hamlet: Act II Sc 2: "Oh what a rouge and peasant slave am I!" Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. I suppose we'd better go. Vocal Part: Spoken. Our 700-plus members include theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers in North American cities, as well as suppliers of goods and services to the commercial theatre industry. Mary Catherine Garrison. Max navigates the company through one catastrophe after the next -- an angry wife, a presumed death, crazy costumes, secret sex romps, and loads and loads of slamming doors and mistaken identities -- and, ultimately, takes on the role of Otello to great effect. Cedar Street Players, Julia at New York, NY, Linda Ray trying to stab himself with a wine bottle). Henry Saunders -- General Manager of the company -- is beyond stressed about everything turning out right, and insists that his assistant, Max -- a nervous, young fellow and secret tenor extraordinaire -- watch over Titos every move to ensure smooth sailing. The title is a pun on "Lend me a tenner" (i.e., a ten-dollar bill). CCP decided two years ago to limit its annual lineup to light comedy. A hotel suite in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1934. a world-famous tenor, known to fans as Il Stupendo, Maggie's father, GM of The Cleveland Grand Opera Company, The Shubert Organization (Philip J. Smith: Chairman; Robert E. Wankel: President), Wendy Federman/Jamie deRoy/Richard Winkler. A few seconds later, Tito Merelli returns to the hotel suite, also dressed as Othello, in a costume, wig, and blackface makeup. And from Shakespeare in Hollywood, I would suggest the short monologue by the character Max Reinhardt in Act I, Scene I, page 17 of the Samuel French edition.As for monologues from other sources, I couldn't tell from your email if you were looking for specifically comic pieces, so I've included a range of my favorite monologues from Shakespeare's plays:From Much Ado About Nothing, there are two great monologues by Benedick. In short, our star for the evening has departed this world in a final gesture of selfishness and deceit unrivaled in the history of comic opera!What? Ken Ludwig has written a crackpot comedy worthy of comic masters Preston Sturges, Billy Wilder or Howard Hawks. The 21-year-old company's other productions include "Cafe Theater," opening in March, and Carl Reiner's "Enter Laughing," slated for May. Together, Max and Saunders find a way to save the Opera Companys big night in grand, farcical fashion. Maggie: (20s to 30s) Max's Girlfriend - pretty, quirky; a young woman who doesn't want to . Max is mistaken for Tito, and Tito is mistaken for Max by Saunders. New York, NY, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall While Maria pouts in the bedroom, Tito joins Max in the living room, but not before accidentally overdosing on sedatives. From Leading Ladies, I'd suggest Doc Meyer's monologue at the beginning of the Act I, Scene 2 (page 11-12 of the Samuel French edition);3. As the curtain falls on Act One, Saunders and Max leave for the performance, just as Tito wakes up in the bedroom. The first review, in the NH Derry News, called it "one of the most brilliant and inspired new comedies this year. Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall. As the play closes, Max and Maggie share a kiss. Come join me, will you? Of course! A sensation on Broadway and in Londons West End, this madcap, screwball comedy is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter. Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world famous, Tito Morelli, Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as Canio from Pagliacci. "We had to make it look smooth and natural when, in fact, it was highly choreographed," Ms. Romaine said. Maggie realizes that not only was Max the "Tito" that she made love to, he was also the "Tito" who sang so passionately in tonight's opera performance. Ill have to make an announcement of course. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. The star arrives late and, through a hilarious series of mishaps, is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. Now two clowns are running around in costume and two women are running around in lingerie, each thinking she is with Il Stupendo. Max manages to calm Tito down, and takes the singer into the bedroom, where Tito lies down on the bed for a rest. Seeking 2 Actor Team for Spring Acting Monologues . Monologues from Plays. She has a great admiration for Tito. We can prop him up and play a record. At that moment, the handsome, charismatic and heavily accented "Il Stupendo" makes a dramatic entrance with his equally dramatic, hot-tempered wife, Maria. Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall. Search. The cast included Philip Bosco (Saunders), Victor Garber (Max), Ron Holgate, Tovah Feldshuh (Maria), Caroline Lagerfelt (Diana), Jane Connell (Julia), J. Smith-Cameron (Maggie) and Jeff Brooks (Bellhop).[5][6]. Information: 381-4864. Max reluctantly agrees to the plan. The audience will never know that it is not Tito Merelli, and they can announce Tito's death tomorrow morning. Maria returns to the hotel and makes up with the bewildered Tito, while Max manages to step into the bathroom long enough to change out of his Othello costume and wig, and emerge as himself. They're sending two of their men over to keep an eye out. Casting "Lend Me a Tenor." Note: All actors must be first-rate farceurs with excellent verbal skills. When they grabbed him he actually hit a policeman. The opera performance will have to be cancelled, and the audience will demand their money back. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. The ultimate operatic experience! Come join me, will you? character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Host virtual events and webinars to increase engagement and generate leads. The two-room set has a sitting room with a sofa and chairs at right and a bedroom at left. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! . Both are from Act II, Scene 3: The first one is at the beginning of the act and begins, "I do much wonder that one man" and the second one is towards the end of Act II and begins, "This can be no trick"From Henry IV, Part 1, I'd suggest Falstaff's speech in Act II, Scene 4, that begins, "If sack and sugar be a fault, God help the wicked. History. MUSIC BY BRAD CARROLL BOOK/LYRICS BY PETER SHAM. Maria writes Tito a "Dear John" letter, and leaves the hotel. Together, you have a recipe for comedic disaster. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Lend Me a Tenoris a comedyby Ken Ludwig. Horrified that his wife has left him, Tito goes into a fit of passion and tries to "kill himself" with various non-lethal objects (e.g. Since each role is clearly defined and quite funny, it offers the opportunity for everyone to shine. The pacing is so fast and the lines so similar, that it's difficult to get the right words out at the right time.". Since no one else knows that Tito is dead, Max will step into the Othello role and pretend to be Tito. . "The ensemble group gets to bring a lot to the play," said Mr. Moore of Columbia. Lend Me a Tenor Play Writers: Ken Ludwig Monologues Sorry! "- Phoenix News Times, "A rib tickling comedy. ** Please note that the ages listed are not set in stone. [a] It's the biggest event in the Cleveland Opera's history. . IBDB also offers historical information about theatres and various statistics and fun facts related to Broadway. Inspire employees with compelling live and on-demand video experiences. (Throughout the play, the audience can see what's happening in both rooms at the same time.). A Broadway revival opened in 2010. Report this file. [10], In 2022, Ludwig adapted a gender-swapped version of the play entitled Lend Me a Soprano which will run at the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas from September 16 until October 9. The angst-free farce "Lend Me A Tenor" was written by Washington attorney Ken Ludwig and produced in 1989 by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall, Tito Merelli at scenes from TENOR will be used. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. New York, NY, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall The eight-member cast had to learn lines quickly to free their hands and bodies for the physical comedy and synchronized timing that is typified by the hilarious dual love scene. [11], In 2019 the official licensed performance script was revised by Ken Ludwig, removing all references to Otello and replacing them with Pagliacci.[12][13]. [2], The West End production opened on March 6, 1986 at the Globe Theatre, where it ran for ten months, closing on January 10, 1987. A sellout crowd and the members of the Cleveland Opera Guild will be at the opera house that evening to see the great Merelli. Maggie: 20-29. a classic 1930s ingnue, in love with Max, who . from IBDB provides a comprehensive database of shows produced on Broadway, including all "title page" information about each production. Lend Me a Tenorhas been translated into sixteen languages and produced in twenty-five countries. Every time they enter a room, open a door, or even open their mouths you just cant expect what happens. AboutPressCopyrightContact. College/University, Community Theatre, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall. Saunders and Max try to go on with the show despite the array of women hiding in bathrooms and closets. The winner of two Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards has. Max's gradual transformation from quivering nebbish to commanding impostor reflects the acting range of actor Aric-James Darroe. 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