I saw this show in Washington DC with Bernadette Peters and Robert Preston and have never forgotten it. Thank you so much for posting this. It actually brought tears to my eyes watching it.
I saw it in LA also with the original cast. Peters was particularly wonderful and Preston's acting (especially in the ending) was very moving. I also clearly remember Lisa Kirk belting out "Tap Your Troubles Away". Jerry Herman still considers this his favorite score of his shows.
It was seriously one of the absolute BEST shows I have even been in - fantastic music and a great show for a large cast. Not only that, it beautifully incorporates the light and shadow which makes a great show
d prince, thank you for sharing this compilation of scenes from Jerry Herman's "Mack and Mabel". I'm a lifelong fan of musicals, but somehow I missed this one. Because of you and You Tube, this marvelous musical has a larger audience it deserves.
Yes, Howard is amazing. They've hardly been hiding him, though. He's been starring as the Phantom on Broadway for years now. (In fact, he's the actor who's performed the role the most times, worldwide.)
I looooove this show! I never get tired of hearing the cd... It is real treat to see it performed! Thanks sooo much for posting! I cannot believe it either that I found MAck and Mabel either!!
What year was this? I remember watching this when it was broadcasted, but can't for the life of me remember the year! Caroline O'Connor is simply fantastic!!! Thanks a stack for posting this!!! brings back so many memories!
Awesome.I remember when I was 8 or 9 my father bought this broadway album as it was one of his favorite soundtracks.Robert Preston(as Mack Sennett) and Bernadette Peters as Mabel Normand.That brings back memories that my father taught me how to sing and appreciate the arts.Nancy Costello.
If most of Mack's tessitura is in keeping with "I Won't Send Roses" (original version, of course), then a bass wouldn't have any more trouble with the part than a regular baritone. From a song sample I heard, he goes up to an E-flat in "I wanna make the world laugh," but Robert Preston didn't have a particularly strong higher register. Also, in many cases in opera, there's some overlap between "baritone" and "bass," particularly in Mozart. Granted, he was just really fond of high notes.
Where does he go to an F#? He goes up that high in this version, but does he in the original version? I'm aware Robert Preston didn't have the strongest upper register, and from the samples on Amazon, I only heard it go as high as an E-flat in "I Wanna Make the World Laugh." If he does go that high, then he would be a baritone.
you know, he looks more like the real Mack Sennet than either George Hearn or Robert Preston. Also, Sennet was born in Canada, and so his early upbringing would have stifled the midwestern accents the the latter two actors gave the charatcre. Even Dan Akroyd had a midwestern accent. I'm sorry to be a perfectionist, but I'm a movie addict...espescially silents.
Mr Cineberry: If there’s no sound in silent films, How would you here anything let alone accents? Also Jerry Orbach was interested in the role until Preston got interested and since Preston was the bigger name . . .
I saw this show in Washington DC with Bernadette Peters and Robert Preston and have never forgotten it. Thank you so much for posting this. It actually brought tears to my eyes watching it.
I saw it in LA also with the original cast. Peters was particularly wonderful and Preston's acting (especially in the ending) was very moving. I also clearly remember Lisa Kirk belting out "Tap Your Troubles Away". Jerry Herman still considers this his favorite score of his shows.
I can't believe I'm finding Mack & Mabel things here. My faith in the world has been revived!
It was seriously one of the absolute BEST shows I have even been in - fantastic music and a great show for a large cast. Not only that, it beautifully incorporates the light and shadow which makes a great show
Caroline O'Connor was also great in ENO's production of Street Scene!
d prince, thank you for sharing this compilation of scenes from Jerry Herman's "Mack and Mabel". I'm a lifelong fan of musicals, but somehow I missed this one. Because of you and You Tube, this marvelous musical has a larger audience it deserves.
I love this particular cast, how terrific that this performance was recorded, even if condensed. Thanks for putting this up!
Thank you for this share I'm in the chorus in this. And yes this is Howard mcgillan with Caroline o'connor
Conducted by Julian Kelly?
Thanks for the credits
He is awesome!! That voice!!
Yes, Howard is amazing. They've hardly been hiding him, though. He's been starring as the Phantom on Broadway for years now. (In fact, he's the actor who's performed the role the most times, worldwide.)
I saw him in London and fell in love with this musical
I looooove this show! I never get tired of hearing the cd... It is real treat to see it performed! Thanks sooo much for posting! I cannot believe it either that I found MAck and Mabel either!!
This is one of theaters greatest shows! Thank you Jerry Herman! Genius!
Horribly overrated.
It is a pity Robert Preston's performance is available only on cast recording.
Brilliant show songs. Great stuff!
Yes and amazing Julian Kelly - watching him conduct was amazing - energy, passion and outstanding
Love Mabel
Just saw last performance in London Southwark Playhouse...SUPERB SHOW! Beautiful music, cast, coreography...One of the best mucicals ever!
wow i didn't know caroline o'connor did the royal variety, i love her she is awesome and a true performer
This is great. Thank you. I wish I had been there live.
What year was this? I remember watching this when it was broadcasted, but can't for the life of me remember the year! Caroline O'Connor is simply fantastic!!! Thanks a stack for posting this!!! brings back so many memories!
Yes Caroline is a FAB Aussie Caberet performer.
Awesome.I remember when I was 8 or 9 my father bought this broadway album as it was one of his favorite soundtracks.Robert Preston(as Mack Sennett) and Bernadette Peters as Mabel Normand.That brings back memories that my father taught me how to sing and appreciate the arts.Nancy Costello.
"I saw this show in Washington DC with Bernadette Peters and Robert Preston..."
Gee whiz, you're lucky!
Yes, she is Caroline O'Connor
She features prodaminately in that scene!
I think U R correct anyways a GREAT lady and performer!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Timamalao yes it is - caroline o'connor - having worked with her i can also say she is a star
I would love to see footage of the original version with Bernadette Peters... Does anyone know if that even exists?
It's weird. This guy is a tenor. Isn't the part of Mack written for a bass? Robert Preston was a bass, I a think...
I do believe it is 1995!
If most of Mack's tessitura is in keeping with "I Won't Send Roses" (original version, of course), then a bass wouldn't have any more trouble with the part than a regular baritone. From a song sample I heard, he goes up to an E-flat in "I wanna make the world laugh," but Robert Preston didn't have a particularly strong higher register.
Also, in many cases in opera, there's some overlap between "baritone" and "bass," particularly in Mozart. Granted, he was just really fond of high notes.
fANtastIC! michael feinstein version of i wont send roses
Yeah. I think they transposed it way up for this guy. "I Won't Send Roses" doesn't go up higher than a D. This guy's holding F sharps.
Love
Is that Nini from "Moulin Rouge"? :D
Yep. The fabulous Caroline O'Connor :-)
Where does he go to an F#? He goes up that high in this version, but does he in the original version? I'm aware Robert Preston didn't have the strongest upper register, and from the samples on Amazon, I only heard it go as high as an E-flat in "I Wanna Make the World Laugh."
If he does go that high, then he would be a baritone.
Is that Caroline O'Connor as Mabel Normand?
yes
is that the girl from moulin rouge?
Yes, she played Nini legs in the air
Well, just looking at the sheet music for "I Won't Send Roses," it has low Gs everywhere.
Beautiful
@livelonglovemuch Coool!!! :)
A truly minor work.
Is that Howard McGillin?
is this 1995?
Anyone know what year this is from?
1996
you know, he looks more like the real Mack Sennet than either George Hearn or Robert Preston. Also, Sennet was born in Canada, and so his early upbringing would have stifled the midwestern accents the the latter two actors gave the charatcre. Even Dan Akroyd had a midwestern accent. I'm sorry to be a perfectionist, but I'm a movie addict...espescially silents.
Mr Cineberry: If there’s no sound in silent films, How would you here anything let alone accents? Also Jerry Orbach was interested in the role until Preston got interested and since Preston was the bigger name . . .
What a voice!
My god the voices! Magnificent...