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Bette Midler Confirms Broadway Return in HELLO DOLLY

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LesWickedly
#875Hello, Dolly
Posted: 2/21/17 at 5:16pm

Well I hope it's performed in the same key that Barbra sang it in, but doubt it will be.

Dollypop
#876Hello, Dolly
Posted: 2/21/17 at 8:03pm

Just learned that neither Carol Channing nor Jerry Herman plan on attending the opening of this production.


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Valentina3
#877Hello, Dolly
Posted: 2/21/17 at 8:34pm

"Just learned that neither Carol Channing nor Jerry Herman plan on attending the opening of this production."

They are really really old. So I'm not particularly surprised.

Do we think there will be a cast recording? There's no evidence to the contrary and with this cast, I'd think it'd be a slam dunk decision. Wish they'd announce it soon.


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ACL2006
#878Hello, Dolly
Posted: 2/21/17 at 9:30pm

isn't it believed that Murphy will be the standby for Midler for the other 7 shows?


A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

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QueenAlice
#879Hello, Dolly
Posted: 2/21/17 at 10:08pm

Murphy actually confirmed in a recent article that she will not be the standby for the other performances she is not regularly scheduled for.


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#880Hello, Dolly
Posted: 2/21/17 at 10:21pm

Dollypop said: "Just learned that neither Carol Channing nor Jerry Herman plan on attending the opening of this production.

 

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Do you know why, Dollypop? I can imagine Miss Channing deciding it is Miss Midler's night and making an appearance would only be a distraction. But I don't know why Jerry Herman would absent himself, except for health. Surely he knew that somebody other than Channing would play the part someday!

Last I heard, they both live out here in California, so maybe travel is difficult at their ages.

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Musical Master
#881Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 10:14am

Do some of you know why the producers are being tight lipped about this revival? Not even a rehearsal sneak peek and set/costume design concept art was released.

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QueenAlice
#882Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 10:35am

I think they are smart keeping a tight lid on things.it is building suspense and excitement. They are doing a terrific job with their PR campaign at creating this to be a true "event" rather than just another "revival"


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Jeffrey Karasarides
#883Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 10:36am

A lot of Scott Rudin's productions have been low key.

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QueenAlice
#884Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 10:48am

I don't "low key" is the really right term for what he is doing. They are spending a ton of money on advertising, but like Book of Mormon there can be great power in doing it in such a way to create "intrigue" --when the public has seen nothing before going in to the theatre. Leave em wanting more, they say... and so far it's working.


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#885Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 11:30am

QueenAlice said: "I think they are smart keeping a tight lid on things.it is building suspense and excitement. They are doing a terrific job with their PR campaign at creating this to be a true "event" rather than just another "revival"

Since previews start on the 15th, it won't be long until first preview goers give us more details on the show. You're right about Scott Rudin working hard to make this feel like an event, which is absolutely true.

 

 

pnewelljr
#886Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 12:22pm

Sorry if this has already been asked, but are there any discount codes for this show? I haven't found much.

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BroadwayBaby6
#887Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 6:51pm

Musical Master said: "QueenAlice said: "I think they are smart keeping a tight lid on things.it is building suspense and excitement. They are doing a terrific job with their PR campaign at creating this to be a true "event" rather than just another "revival"

Since previews start on the 15th, it won't be long until first preview goers give us more details on the show. You're right about Scott Rudin working hard to make this feel like an event, which is absolutely true.

Scott Rudin has to hype this because Bette is getting enormous sums of money for doing this show.  The show  has to sell out  for him to make a buck. 

 

 

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LesWickedly
#888Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 6:53pm

pnewelljr said: "Sorry if this has already been asked, but are there any discount codes for this show? I haven't found much.

 

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The show is selling out, so no. Only chance would probably be for Donna Murphy performances. 


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