The original #Broadway production of #Mame, starring #TonyAward winner #AngelaLansbury in the title role, opened May 24, 1966, at the #WinterGardenTheatre. The musical, an adaptation of the 1955 novel #AuntieMame by #PatrickDennis, was directed by #GeneSaks and choreographed by #OnnaWhite. It played five previews and 1,508 performances before closing on January 3, 1970. The production earned eight Tony Award nominations, including for Best Musical; Lansbury, co-star Bea Arthur, and co-star #FrankieMichaels all took home awards for their performances. At age 11, Michaels remains the youngest Tony Award winner in history.
Jason B. Schmidt 