Not Your “Abby Normal” Relationship
Get ready for a whirlwind of laughter, music, and heartfelt storytelling in BIG HAIR: A Rad and Wild Love Affair, written and performed by the Maegan Mandarino. This one-hour theatrical spectacle invites audiences to step into the touching, and surreal world of two comedy legends—Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder—explored through their larger-than-life personas and the dynamic love story that tied them together.
“This is a powerful testament to
Mandarino’s talent
her vision and her sensitivity as a writer and performer. This is a nuanced, tender, life-affirming story about love and loss that you would not expect from a retro stand up vaudeville show, and I cherished every strange, hilarious, moving moment of it.”
BroadwayWorld.com
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“It’s a paean to the love story of those two iconic performers told through a multi-media presentation. A love story to a love story”
—EatMoreArtVegas.com
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Mandarino brings a presence to the stage, unlike any other solo performance I've seen this season.
— AllAboutSolo.com
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When “Roseanne” is on stage, Mandarino is at her best. She not only resembls Gilda Radner’s iconic character in appearance, she does an impersonation with her entire body.
-LATheatrix.com
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"Mandarino gave us an eye-catching hour of wonderful character work - with her strong singing voice and entertaining narrative ability, she took us into the world of romance, laughter, tears, and success.
Two Legendary Comics, Two Bigger alter egos.
Vaudeville-esque musical numbers captivate audiences as they enjoy a one-hour-long performance with film and interview clips presented intermittently to showcase the dynamic relationship between Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder. It’s absurdist, fun theater with a story that leaves you thinking of what could have been.
Maegan has been teaming up with Gilda Club NYC (now Red Door Community) for over four years now. A portion of every ticket purchased is always donated to the charity that Gene Wilder co-founded for Gilda Radner. https://reddoorcommunity.org
She has also partner previously with the The Gene Wilder Foundation which supports the Alzheimer's Association and their relentless fight to end this disease through the support of innovative and novel research initiatives.
