#69: "Mame" live event with MVG Phil Crosby

The energy of a live show cannot be duplicated but listening to this episode is the next best thing to being in the room where the Chasing Phantom live event happened. Most Valuable Guest and dear friend of the program, Phil Crosby, brings his extensive knowledge of theater history to bear in this lively conversation about "Mame," a show that cemented the vision of a rich, eclectic, cultured, and fabulously entertaining aunt in popular culture.

There's no underplaying the influence and popularity of this story, beyond just the Broadway show. The book by Patrick Dennis was on best seller lists for over two years, the straight play was a big hit on Broadway and the movie version of the straight play also did big box office. The "intellectual property" was such a hot commodity that 39 of the biggest names on Broadway and in Hollywood were considered for the lead in the musical adaptation.

Phil and I cover all of that history plus other amazing stories related to the show in this live event recording. Also featured are complete renditions of two shows from the musical by three exceptional performers, Bianca Bryan, Luke Newsome and Calvin Malone.

You will definitely want to check out ChasingPhantom.net to see the images that we refer to in the episode as well as check out previous episodes. This marks the end of the 3rd Chasing Phantom season but there will be a bonus episode in two weeks and plans are already afoot for a dazzling season 4.