“Mame” serves up a light, crowd-pleasing feast with choreography that wows.
by Rich Griset
From the moment Tony-nominee Emily Skinner takes the stage as the titular character in “Mame,” you can tell a big, splashy Broadway musical is about to be served -- and Virginia Repertory Theatre doesn’t disappoint. Against the backdrop of Ron Keller’s gorgeously executed art deco set, perfectly complemented by Lynne M. Hartman’s lighting design, we learn the plight of Young Patrick, a 10-year-old who’s come to live with his eccentric and free-spirited Aunt Mame in New York.…[ Read more ]