WHERE'S CHARLEY?
WHERE'S CHARLEY?
#1WHERE'S CHARLEY?
Posted: 12/14/18 at 11:36am
I just finished posting a new page on my "Memories of Melody Top" website about a 1980 production of WHERE'S CHARLEY? that starred Eddie Mekka and Kitty Carlisle. This summer stock revival has a connection to the upcoming winter holiday because Valerie Lee, who played Amy Spettigue in WHERE'S CHARLEY?, also created the role of Susan Walker in the original Broadway production of HERE'S LOVE. Enjoy the pictures, review, history and personal anecdotes about this somewhat forgotten musical.
WHERE'S CHARLEY? at Milwaukee's Melody Top
#2WHERE'S CHARLEY?
Posted: 12/14/18 at 9:01pm
We were present at the performance when, following the final bows, Kitty Carlisle introduced Lynn Fontanne (seated in the audience).
It was Saturday, June 28, 1980, at the 6 PM show; to be exact.
#3WHERE'S CHARLEY?
Posted: 12/15/18 at 9:52pm
Thank you very much, markypoo! It's great to know the date and time of Lynn's visit to Melody Top. I'm glad you posted a message to corroborate my story. How I wish I had a copy of the photo Guy Little took with Lynn Fontanne!
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#4WHERE'S CHARLEY?
Posted: 12/16/18 at 8:48am
Wouldn't it be grand if the Roundabout would revive WHERE'S CHARLEY? with Charlie Stemp and Bernadette Peters?
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
Updated On: 12/16/18 at 08:48 AM
#5WHERE'S CHARLEY?
Posted: 12/16/18 at 9:55am
Dollypop said: "Wouldn't it be gra d if the Roundabout would revive WHERE'S CHARLEY? with Charlie Stemp and Bernadette Peters?"
That is a brilliant casting suggestion! When I win the lottery, I will make it happen.
#6WHERE'S CHARLEY?
Posted: 12/16/18 at 10:25am
And it begs the question;
Whatever became of performers like Kevin Daly and Valerie Lee?
#7WHERE'S CHARLEY?
Posted: 12/16/18 at 7:44pm
markypoo said: "And it begs the question;
Whatever became of performers like Kevin Daly and Valerie Lee?"
2019 marks the ten-year anniversary of my "Memories of Melody Top" website. I am constantly surprised by the career paths of so many extremely talented theater artists. One singer and one dancer from Melody Top gave up the theater for successful careers in the medical profession. I know many ex-performers who have ventured into the world of academia, teaching a variety of subjects.
