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Why see Hello, Dolly!?

Hello, Dolly! heads out on tour

The darling of Broadway has returned! After a successful revival on Broadway, this glorious new production of Hello, Dolly! is heading out on a national tour!

With four 2017 Tony Awards under its belt, including Best Revival and Best Actress for Bette Midler, Jerry Herman's musical comedy is truly back where it belongs. Featuring memorable classics such as 'Before the Parade Passes By' and 'Put on Your Sunday Clothes' Hello, Dolly! is ready to reclaim the hearts of the American people.

Based on Thornton Wilder's play The Matchmaker Hello, Dolly! was an instant success when it first debuted in 1964. Winning an unprecedented 10 Tonys at that year's ceremony it was soon adapted for the big screen featuring a cast led by Barbra Streisand and a young Michael Crawford. This 2017 revival is directed by four times Tony winner Jerry Zaks (Sister Act) whose talent has brought Hello, Dolly! back into the limelight.

What's Hello, Dolly! about?

In 1880s New York a rich and cantankerous widower by the name of Horace Vandergelder is on the lookout for a wife. To help him on his quest he engages the services of professional matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi, but little does he know that Dolly has his perfect match in mind from their very first meeting - herself! Now all she has to do is make Horace realize it as well...

Key Information

Audience

Ages 9 and above

Run Time

Two hours and 35 minutes with an intermission

Dates

Finished Feb 17, 2019

Cast

Carolee Carmello as Dolly Gallagher Levi 
John Bolton as Horace Vandergelder
Daniel Beeman as Cornelius Hackl
Sean Burns as Barnaby Tucker
Chelsea Cree Groen as Minnie Fay
Colin LeMoine as Ambrose Kemper
Laura Sky Herman Ermengarde
Jane Brockman as Ernestina
Blake Hammond as Rudolph
Analisa Leaming as Irene Molloy

Colin Bradbury, Alec Cohen, Julian DeGuzman, Karen Elliott, Christopher Faison, Jenny Hickman, Laura Irion, Madison Johnson, Julie Kavanaugh, Nathan Keen, Ben Lanham, Marty Lauter, Ian Liberto, Hillary Porter, Steffany Pratt, Kyle Samuel, Scott Shedenhelm, Timothy Shew, Maria Cristina Slye, Cassie Austin Taylor, Cayel Tregeagle, Davis Wayne and Brandon. L Whitmore

Creative

Directed by Jerry Zaks
Choreography by Warren Carlyle
Scenic and costume design by Santo Loquasto
Lighting design by Natasha Katz
Sound designer Scott Lehrer
Orchestrations by Larry Hochman
Vocal arrangements by Don Pippin
Musical direction by Andy Einhorn
Dance arrangements by Glen Kelly
Casting by Telsey + Company

Awards

2017 TONY AWARD WINS

Best Revival of a Musical
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical - Bette Midler
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Gavin Creel
Best Costume Design of a Musical - Santo Loquasto

2017 TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS

Best Revival of a Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - David Hyde Pierce
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical - Bette Midler
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Gavin Creel
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Kate Baldwin
Best Scenic Design of a Musical - Santo Loquasto
Best Costume Design of a Musical - Santo Loquasto
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Natasha Katz
Best Direction of a Musical - Jerry Zaks
Best Orchestrations - Larry Hochman

2017 DRAMA DESK WINS

Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Bette Midler
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Gavin Creel

2017 DRAMA DESK NOMINATIONS

Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Bette Midler
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Gavin Creel
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Kate Baldwin
Outstanding Director of a Musical - Jerry Zaks
Outstanding Choreography - Warren Carlyle
Outstanding Set Design for a Musical - Santo Loquasto
Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical - Santo Loquasto
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical - Scott Lehrer
Outstanding Wig and Hair - Campbell Young Associates

Reviews

Customer reviews

18 reviews, average rating: (3.8 Stars)

Betty

Put on your Sunday Clothes and Get to the Pantages

Fantastic show and Betty Buckley made Dolly her own, not a parody of Bette Midler or any of the amazing divas who have taken on this role. Her comic timing was perfect, so don't know what other reviewers were comparing it to. Colorful costumes, sets and solid supporting cast. We laughed, cried and laughed again -- one of my party had hesitated going because she couldn't see Buckley pulling off this role. She thanked me for insisting and said she was flat out "wrong." It's a short run so don't delay. And, yes, I'm still humming the tunes today! ... Read more

sarah

Hello Dolly 2/11/2020

This is a wonderful production! The cast is top notch, as are the costumes, live orchestra, lighting, and choreography. It is a treat for all senses! Carolee Carmello is fabulous as Dolly, she grabs hold of the audience from the very first scene. The dancers are marvels of athleticism and enthusiasm. If you have a kid in competitive dancing who is interested at all in getting into the theater, this is a MUST see. I have season tickets to the Fox Broadway series, this show made it into my top 5 favorites. Thanks for a delightfully entertaining evening! ... Read more

Peggy Frisella

Hello Dolly a Huge Hit in my book!!

I enjoyed this rendition of an old favorite - every minute of this production was filled with fun and laughter and memories of the many times I've seen this in the past. KUDOS to the cast on a wonderful performance by all - I am a huge fan! ... Read more

News

What Did The Critics Think of Hello, Dolly! In Boston?

What Did The Critics Think of Hello, Dolly! In Boston?

News Desk, August 19th, 2019
The four-time Tony-winning revival of Hello, Dolly! has landed in Boston! With Broadway legend Betty Buckley starring as the famous Dolly Levi, what did the critics think of this sparkling revival?...
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What Did The Critics Think of Hello, Dolly! In Boston?

What Did The Critics Think of Hello, Dolly! In Boston?
News Desk, August 19th, 2019
The four-time Tony-winning revival of Hello, Dolly! has landed in Boston! With Broadway legend Betty Buckley starring as the famous Dolly Levi, what did the critics think of this sparkling revival?...
Read more

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