What is mame musical characters?

"Mame" is a Broadway musical that first premiered in 1966, based on the 1955 novel "Auntie Mame" by Patrick Dennis. The musical is set in the 1920s and 30s, and follows the life of Mame Dennis, a flamboyant and unconventional woman who becomes the guardian of her young nephew, Patrick.

Some of the main characters in the musical include:

  • Mame Dennis: The protagonist of the musical, Mame is a wealthy, free-spirited woman who loves to party and live life to the fullest. She takes on the role of Patrick's guardian when his father dies.

  • Patrick Dennis: Mame's nephew, who is initially shy and reserved but develops a close bond with his aunt over the course of the musical.

  • Vera Charles: Mame's best friend and frequent drinking buddy, Vera is a successful actress who often clashes with Mame's lifestyle but ultimately supports her.

  • Agnes Gooch: Mame's secretary, who initially seems dull and unremarkable but undergoes a transformation under Mame's influence.

  • Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside: Mame's southern gentleman love interest, who she meets and falls in love with in the second act of the musical.

Other notable characters include Mame's butler, Ito, and her eccentric artist friend, Lindsey Woolsey. The musical features classic songs like "Open a New Window," "We Need a Little Christmas," and "Bosom Buddies."