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| "Here's the story, of a man named Albert, who couldn't escape his over-smothering Mom!" |
We first find Albert and his Mama in NYC, where he sings about putting on a happy face. |
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Then his Mama comes along and reminds him why he wants to get married, grow up and move away. |
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"I know my sonny-boy ... he loves his Mama. He'd never say anything to break her heart!" |
| Our show was double-cast, so there are a number of cast members who you'll see two different players. Conrad was the same for both casts. |
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These are the two Rosie's with Conrad, singing about his dubious beginnings in the music world. |
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One of the Alberts (mine) joins the story just to make it complicated. |
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| Our choreographer added a couple homages, one to Michael Jackson (Conrad moonwalked) and here the young people are doing the Time Warp! |
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Conrad shimmie and sways, and makes all the girls scream, then finally slays 'em in the aisles! |
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| 9:00AM arrives awfully early for Conrad ... he goes to the fridge to get a beer. |
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The MacAfee family singing about how excited they are to be on the Ed Sullivan show! |
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When Mama doesn't get her way ... look out! |
| Here she is crying about the letter Albert sent her, dissolving the company that keeps him tied to her. |
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After she makes Albert feel guilty, and Rosie even madder, Mama changes the subject. | "Have I found you the perfect secretary!" |
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"What does Rosie need a job for. In a year or two she'll be getting Social Security!" |
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And she does more than type! |
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She also tap dances. |
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Albert gets himself in hot water with Rosie by agreeing to "interview" the candidate. |
| Later on, over at the Ed Sullivan Show, Conrad sings and swings again, causing another swoon-fest. |
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Rosie has arranged for the jealous Hugo to ruin the show by punching Conrad in front of millions of TV viewers, and Kim! |
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Conrad is left to wrap up the show with Conrad on the floor, his Mama trying to revive him, and the "secretary" by his side. It's not looking good for Albert at the end of Act I. |
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My "twin," the other Mama Peterson. |
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Again, when she doesn't get her way, watch out! Mama tries the "I'll stick my head in the oven" routine, but Albert's getting harder to break down. |
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When Conrad threatens to go out and carouse on the town, Albert says "Mama, do something!" |
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So Mama flirts ... just a little ... with the attractive Conrad. Who wants none of what's offered!! |
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Meanwhile, Rosie has decided to go out and "live" herself, and finds a bar filled with men. Albert calls to try to get her to come home ... to no avail. |
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The shriners are at the bar, and keep Rosie company for awhile. |
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Conrad has indeed gone out and found himself some "chicks" and a little trouble to boot! |
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After Mama is told off in no uncertain terms by Albert, she tries to have a chat with Rosie, only to be disappointed even more. |
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She reluctantly goes to the train heading home, to find Conrad, hiding from police in drag, and Albert sends her packing in no uncertain terms. |
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Then he sings his sweet love song to Rosie, and they plan their future together. The End. | Bows |
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| Conrad and the Junior Birdie Fans | Mama flirting with Conrad backstage | The two real-life brothers, Conrad & Albert | The day he got this costume. | Okay, I guess I can wear it! | Mama with her Rosie; much better friends offstage |
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| Three great friends in real life. | Albert, on the day when it was in the 100's outside, and hotter than that backstage | Albert and Rosie greeting the audience | Brothers | Brothers backstage during a rehearsal | Conrad Brando! |
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