Betty Buckley "DOLLY" opening in Cleveland/ Casting News ? — Page 10

NoName3 said: "Robbie2, what a gorgeous but overly huge venue for a stage show.

Was this originally a Golden Age Film Palace?"



Originally built to be a movie palace, The Stanley opened on September 10, 1928 with 2,963 seats. Constructed in just 13 months, it was designed by famous architect Thomas Lamb, who is considered one of the foremost designers of theaters and cinemas in the 20th century. His creations include the Fox Theatre in San Francisco and the Capitol Theatre in New York, both now demolished. It is one of three remaining Lamb theaters: The Stanley, Proctor’s Theatre, Schenectady, NY, and The Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, NY.

https://www.thestanley.org/

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Updated On: 9/28/18 at 02:28 PM

NoName3 said: "Robbie2, what a gorgeous but overly huge venue for a stage show.

You do realize that touring productions play houses this big and even bigger all the time, right?

Tapping23 said: "This is the way she went for the choreo. Odd joke to reference a joke in the show lol"

They reversed the direction of the cakewalk?! Did they reverse direction for all the journeys around the passarelle?

Thank you, Robbie2 for the pics!!

I visited two old friends the past two days. My dear friend, Andrea, and my dear friend, Dolly!
Spent two days in Utica, NY.

The show looked so much like the NY show that it was eerie. I cried as I saw familiar faces in the Ensemble. My friend, who I hadn’t seen in 10 years, wept at the end of the first act. She had never seen the show on stage.

Mr. Zaks was there. I smiled at him at Intermission. And he smiled back.

I had a marvelous evening. Mr. Stadlen was like Groucho Marx, which was so right. Ms. Buckley was funny and touching. The last speech before Before The Parade Passes By had me in tears as well as my friend, who is a widow.
The supporting players were wonderful. I could go on comparing them to the NYC company, but I don’t want to!
I wish them a wonderful tour.
Never thought I’d see this Dolly again. But I did. Thank you.

Thx dmwnc1959! Please post after you see the show. Would love to know your thoughts. You’re in for a treat! BTW, is your profile name making reference to your birth year, 1959? I only ask because that’s my birth year! Feel free not to answer that!

Thx, dmwnc1959! I hit that dreaded 60 in January! Enjoy the shows in your 60 new year!

After two Preview Shows to launch the National Tour of “Hello, Dolly!” in Utica, NY, the tour has its official opening in Cleveland, Ohio today ahead of an Official Opening Night on October 5th.

Anyone on this forum going to the show while it’s in Cleveland besides me? :)

Updated On: 9/30/18 at 08:20 AM

Another one from high up with a clearer image of the passerelle...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoXf8hMBita/?taken-by=latenightwitheddiecarney

I will see Betty's "Dolly" on my 72nd birthday when the two ladies come to town in January. I was first introduced to "Dolly," starring the wonderful Dora Bryan, in 1968 London. The following year, 1969, I saw Betty for the first time in the London production of "Promises, Promises". I have had the good fortune to see her many times in the years since, and remain one of her most ardent fans. My admiration for Betty's talent today is as strong as it was half a century ago. I am beyond excited to spend the evening with this national treasure!

Is it true they have changed

‘Trump lady fair’ to ‘Great lady fair?

Loopin’theloop said: "Is it true they have changed

‘Trump lady fair’ to ‘Great lady fair?"

Yes.

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They finally changed the "trump lady fair" line? I wonder why now? Do they think it will play better around the country. I was, frankly, very surprised it wasn't changed in NY.

Have any critics published their reviews from Cleveland yet?