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SOPHIE TUCKER: THE LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMMAS

Presented by New Repertory Theatre at New Repertory Theatre in Residence at The Arsenal Center for the Arts Charles Mosesian Theater

June 24-July 11, 2010

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SOPHIE TUCKER: THE LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMMAS

by Jack Fournier and Kathy Halenda

directed by Kate Warner

featuring Mary Callanan* As Sophie Tucket

*member of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

Summer is hot, but not as hot as Mary Callanan in New Rep’s production of Sophie Tucker The Last of the Red Hot Mamas. Known for her for her bawdy sense of humor and outspoken views on men and...

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by Jack Fournier and Kathy Halenda

directed by Kate Warner

featuring Mary Callanan* As Sophie Tucket

*member of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

Summer is hot, but not as hot as Mary Callanan in New Rep’s production of Sophie Tucker The Last of the Red Hot Mamas. Known for her for her bawdy sense of humor and outspoken views on men and relationships, Tucker’s legacy has influenced comediennes and singers alike for generations. During her career, which spanned over seven decades, this gutsy vaudeville entertainer found popularity and fame with self-parody and suggestive songs like “I’m the Last of the Red Hot Mamas,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” “You’ve Gotta See Your Mama,” as well as her signature number “Some of These Days.”

" Tucker was — distinctively, definitiely — a red hot mama." – New York Times

" I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor, rich is better." – Sophie Tucker

Approximately 90 minutes, including intermission.

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New Repertory Theatre in Residence at The Arsenal Center for the Arts Charles Mosesian Theater

321 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 02472

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Admission Info:

Orchestra: $49.00 Tier B: $44.00 Tier C: $35.00 Discounts: Seniors (60 and over): $7 off Full-time students (with valid ID): Half price WGBH and WBUR members, Mass. Teachers' Association members: $5 off Circle of Friends: Buy 1, Get 1 Free Student Rush (full-time students with valid ID): $13 tickets, cash only, available for purchase 30 minutes before curtain time in person at the Box Office (subject to availability).

General Day and Time Info:

Thur 6/24 8 pm Fri 6/25 8 pm Sat 6/26 8 pm (Opening) Sun 6/27 4 pm Tue 6/29 8 pm Wed 6/30 8 pm Thu 7/1 8 pm Fri 7/2 8 pm Sat 7/3 8 pm Wed 7/7 8 pm Thu 7/8 8 pm Fri 7/9 8 pm Sat 7/10 8 pm Sun 7/11 4 pm Sun 7/11 8 pm

Phone: 617-923-8487

Parking:

Free Parking in the Arsenal on the Charles six story parking garage.

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TTY: 617-923-2067

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Event Name: SOPHIE TUCKER: THE LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMMAS
"incomplete show needs more background/chatter"
Review posted by: boston man from cambridge ma, Jul 05, 2010

i remember sophie tucker from tv and her shows at blinstrubs in so boston and other venues this show is a good start but needs more between songs info and background chatter about her life and career... Expand

i remember sophie tucker from tv and her shows at blinstrubs in so boston and other venues this show is a good start but needs more between songs info and background chatter about her life and career she had tons of short stories in her shows mary callanan is great but please add to this production also drop the hula number the show is short so it can take a good amount of additions to make it great i have seen similar shows about judy garland and also peggy lee in london and they were terrific this has the potential to be a great show please add to it soon Collapse
Event Name: SOPHIE TUCKER: THE LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMMAS
"Very Interesting Story..."
Review posted by: Dan & Betsy from Newton, Jul 05, 2010

In general, we enjoyed this performance, the second half in particular. It took a while for the performer to warm up and really get into the character; until then her singing was somewhat flat. We... Expand

In general, we enjoyed this performance, the second half in particular. It took a while for the performer to warm up and really get into the character; until then her singing was somewhat flat. We also felt it would have more effective had the early history of Sophie been revealed in the first half rather than later on. Collapse