Breaking Character: “Doing The Lambeth Walk”…what comes next? Well, as it happens, everybody knows what comes next. In the thirty-odd years that I have been producing and licensing Me and My Girl around the world I have seen many productions, from mighty Broadway and the West End of London to village halls and community centres.
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I personally love "Me and My Girl" for a number of reasons. Though I may not know it as well as other musicals, the messages of the show are very meaningful, and I completely agree with the observations Alex Armitage made in his article. Most importantly, the show really does transcend time and culture as a great experience for everyone involved. Though the changes in language and culture can have an impact on how the show is received, the main messages of acceptance and love shine through without fail. Though the progression of characters and relationships can be somewhat predictable, the show still manages to engage the audience and when performed well can be a touching experience. I have seen a few small scale productions of this musical but I have never seen "Me and My Girl" produced professionally because it isn't done very often, so I would definitely support this show returning to Broadway, and not only because I would love to see it on a main stage. The themes of acceptance and socio-economic mobility are relevant right now, and I believe that this show would fit well in to Broadway's current repertoire.
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