Good Theater's Little Me
book by Neil Simon, Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh
March 7th - April 1st
"Little Me" tells the story of Belle Poitrine, a girl from the wrong side of the tracks and her quest for wealth, culture and social position. This wildly comic musical comedy was written as a vehicle for Sid Caesar who played all seven men in Belle's life. Stephen Underwood takes on the Caesar role while Lynne McGhee and Kelly Caufield are featured as older and younger Belle. It's the biggest little show you'll ever see. A cast of 13 will leave you rolling in the aisles. This is the show that put Good Theater on map ten seasons ago and we are giving it a whole new production.
“…a professional production at bargain prices. Belle reminisces (as an army of male attendants keeps her in trim), her younger self relives the events- and the men- who shared her spotlight. Most of them are played by the same actor – here, Steve Underwood – which was geared to the talents of Sid Caesar in 1962 and, most recently, Martin Short. Those two comics could and did manufacture wildly different characters in a nanosecond. Underwood is more of a team player and technician, less of a ham. Kelly Caufield has Broadway pipes and an appealing vitality as the kewpie-doll younger Belle. Lynne McGhee, as always, is a dynamo, has a lot of fun with this role; she’s all cheekbones and wide eyes. The hardest-working heroes of this show are the ensemble members, topnotch all. Do not miss the chance to see them at work.” - Portland Press Herald
“Underwood is ridiculously funny in all of his roles… His physical comedy is something to behold, and his facial expressions add to the carnival atmosphere.” - The Phoenix
“…the show stealer is Good Theater co-founder Steve Underwood playing multiple male characters…who gets cascades of laughs in the multiple roles.” - The Forecaster
Cast: Stephen Underwood, Kelly Caufield, Lynne McGhee*, Glenn Anderson, Ian Carlsen, Todd Daley, Marie Dittmer, Betsy Dunphy, Meredith Lamothe, Jen Means, Erik Moody, John Robinson, Tyler Sperry (*Member Actors’ Equity Association)
Directed by Brian P. Allen
Musical Direction - Victoria Stubbs
Show times & ticket prices: Wed 7:00 ($20), Thu 7:00 ($20), Fri 7:30 ($25), Sat 7:30 ($30), Sun 2:00 ($30). [Added 3/24 Sat 3pm Mat ($25)]
For a full performance schedules as well as ticket information please visit Good Theater's website, or call the Good Theater's box office at 207-885-5883