A sequel titled Comedy of Tenors was written by Ludwig. New York, NY, Linda Ray These eight characters are insane (every one of them!) Saunders' timid, bespectacled assistant, Max, who secretely aspires to be an opera singer, tries to comfort Saunders in his unassuring nasal voice. Casting the comedy "Lend Me a Tenor." Production description: "World famous opera singer Tito Mirelli has come to Cleveland to perform. Maggie . By the time we reach the endwellits not over. The Broadway League is the national trade association for the Broadway industry. temporary. Power your marketing strategy with perfectly branded videos to drive better ROI. As is typical of farces, mistaken identities and double entendres reign until everything resolves happily. Saunders' harried assistant, Max, is also in the hotel suite. "We look for comedies that are fast-moving and designed for good opportunities to laugh. Max's gradual transformation from quivering nebbish to commanding impostor reflects the acting range of actor Aric-James Darroe. Gender: Female. MUSIC BY BRAD CARROLL BOOK/LYRICS BY PETER SHAM. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! A hotel suite in Cleveland, Ohio in 1934. The play's success can be chalked up to its convoluted plot of witty dialogue, quick pacing, dual action and stirring operatic moments. Throw in Diana, an ambitious, female co-star; Maggie, Maxs giddy girlfriend; Julia, a flirty head of the opera guild; and a meddling bellhop fighting for Titos attention. You also provided your favorite Shakespearean comedic monologues for women.I'd love to hear your thoughts on your favorite monologues both from your works as well as others for men.THANKS!AdolphoKen replies:Dear Adolpho,I'm so glad to hear you've enjoyed reading the blog. Login. version of LEND ME A TENOR in London, the opera was switched to Pagliacci with Ken Ludwig's permission . 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.") Max succeeds admirably, but Morelli comes to and gets into his other costume ready to perform. Seeking 2 Actor Team for Spring The angst-free farce "Lend Me A Tenor" was written by Washington attorney Ken Ludwig and produced in 1989 by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall, Tito Merelli at Still wearing his Othello costume, Max leaves the hotel suite and runs to find Saunders. I suppose we'd better go. from Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! "[1] The English director David Gilmore read it and asked to direct; Andrew Lloyd Webber was the producer. I can't open sardines and answer the phone. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Please prepare a 2 minute comic monologue. 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. 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. I- I could tell him that you're looking for him. Come join me, will you? "The play allows for that. 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. Maggie. The play, originally titled Opera Buffa, had been produced at a summer theater, American Stage Festival, Milford, NH, in 1985. It received nine Tony Awardnominations and won for Best Actor (Philip Bosco) and Best Director (Jerry Zaks). It was directed by Larry Carpenter. At that moment, the handsome, charismatic and heavily accented "Il Stupendo" makes a dramatic entrance with his equally dramatic, hot-tempered wife, Maria. The play takes place in 1934, in a hotel suite in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. CCP decided two years ago to limit its annual lineup to light comedy. Lusty women in hotel rooms, crazed fans, drinking, drugs and suicide attempts -- it's tough to be an opera singer. I am very excited that Im making my directorial debut at the Duluth Playhouse with this crazy, crazy show. The title is a pun on "Lend me a tenner" (i.e., a ten-dollar bill). Take a look at our One thundering orgasm of insane violence! "The ensemble group gets to bring a lot to the play," said Mr. Moore of Columbia. At the end of the play, things are sorted out. This page was last edited on 21 September 2022, at 23:34. In the sitting room, Max gives Tito a tranquilizer-laced drink, trying to calm him down before the performance. 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! 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]. Tickets are $7 for seniors and students. A rehearsal schedule will be available While Maria pouts in the bedroom, Tito joins Max in the living room, but not before accidentally overdosing on sedatives. Gender: Female. "I hope this is helpful. Your blog is such a great reference to have and, of course, provides invaluable insight into someone I've admired for so long.As I was reading your past entries, I saw that someone inquired about your favorite monologues from your works, particularly "Leading Ladies". Much later (Scene II), Max is unable to wake Tito from his nap. Maggie is a fan of Tito Merelli, and hopes to meet him. . Build a site and generate income from purchases, subscriptions, and courses. When he learns that Max is an aspiring opera singer, Tito kindly gives Max a singing lesson, teaching him to "loosen up" and sing with more confidence. When Tito returns to the bedroom, he finds Maria's note. Lend Me a Tenor has been translated into sixteen languages and produced in twenty-five countries. Portrayals Overview; Characters; Videos; Monologues; Scenes; . 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. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. 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. Maggie: 20-29. a classic 1930s ingnue, in love with Max, who . 2001 - 2023, The Broadway League, All Rights Reserved. New York, NY, Linda Ray It received nine Tony Award nominations and won for Best Actor (Philip Bosco) and Best Director (Jerry Zaks). By the time we reach the endwellits not over. Search. Lend Me a Tenorhas been translated into sixteen languages and produced in twenty-five countries. Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Maggie Saunders at The winner of two Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards has been translated into 16 languages and turned into a screenplay for Columbia Pictures. SAUNDERSWell, I guess that wraps it up. All monologues are property and copyright of their owners. History. The aria becomes background music for the action happening on the other side of the stage when Maria finds Maggie in the closet. When Saunders arrives, Max tearfully tells him that Tito is dead. 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! After a huge fight with his fiery, Italian wife Maria, Tito receives a double dose of tranquilizers through a series of mishaps. Thanks so much for writing and all the best for your future in acting!Regards,KenFrom Ken Ludwigs 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 dead. The ultimate operatic experience! The cast featured Ron Holgate (Tito), Anna Nicholas (Maria), Edward Hibbert (Bellhop), Denis Lawson (Max), Jan Francis (Maggie), John Barron (Saunders), Gwendolyn Humble (Diana), and Josephine Blake (Julia). I've included this monologue below, since it requires putting three speeches together.2. IBDB also offers historical information about theatres and various statistics and fun facts related to Broadway. Wearing Tito's costume and makeup, Max will star in the opera performance. Max reluctantly agrees to the plan. The first review, in the NH Derry News, called it "one of the most brilliant and inspired new comedies this year. They can go to other places for deep thought and angst.". ", "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. It was directed by David Gilmore. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Jillian Vitko. 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. 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. Lend Me a Tenor will have audiences teary-eyed with laughter. Saunders has charged Max with seeing to Merelli's needs, and with getting Merelli to the opera house in time for the performance. A musical inside a musical will unfold at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville when. A sellout crowd and the members of the Cleveland Opera Guild will be at the opera house that evening to see the great Merelli. Sallie Roberts, as Julia, puts on the voice and air reminiscent of the pretentious society matrons featured prominently in the glamorous and/or screwball films of the 1930s. 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. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Maybe I should wait here. Max's performance as Othello was a huge success, and no one suspected that he was not Tito. "Men are hard to get in community theater and here are three demanding roles. We don't currently have any monologues from Lend Me a Tenor. In a frantic attempt to salvage the evening, Saunders persuades Max to get into Morellis Canio costume and fool the audience into thinking hes Il Stupendo. IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) archive is the official database for Broadway theatre information. "We made a conscious decision to stay away from theater that's thought-provoking and asks serious questions," said Steve Moore, president of CCP. . Michelle Madison, as the sexy opera singer Diana who, in a calculated career move tries to bed down Tito, shows deft, comedic timing. Ill have to make an announcement of course. Every aspect of the internet, we believe . New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. However, we have dozens of other monologues that you can read. New York, NY, Linda Ray Acting Monologues . 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. Take a look at our library of free monologues . 2023 Vimeo.com, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Every time they enter a room, open a door, or even open their mouths you just cant expect what happens. Still do the performance? (Throughout the play, the audience can see what's happening in both rooms at the same time.). Mary Catherine Garrison. "Then there is the singing. Lend Me a Tenor by Ken LudwigRole: MaggieMaggie Saunders is found by Max, who is disguised as Tito Mirelli, in the Opera Star's hotel suite.I played this rol. I'd be happy to suggest a few monologues for men from my plays as well as some of my favorite monologues from Shakespeare.From my plays, there are three monologues that might be of interest:1. Make Salome look like The Merry Widow!To ask Ken a question, click here. 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!" IBDB provides a comprehensive database of shows produced on Broadway, including all "title page" information about each production. Maggie Saunders at Cedar Street Players . Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. It's unbelieveable but it's written strongly enough for the audience to suspend disbelief.". Cedar Street Players, Julia at The show opens in 1934 on an elegant Cleveland hotel suite as Henry Saunders, the manager of the local opera company, ascends into hysteria. 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