Betty Buckley "DOLLY" opening in Cleveland/ Casting News ? — Page 11

ActorGuyIL said: "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."

It was changed toward the end of the Broadway run when Bette made her return, I believe.

bwayphreak234 said: "It was changed toward the end of the Broadway run when Bette made her return, I believe."

It was rumored that Bette Midler, who is most definitely not a Trump fan, and neither is Betty Buckley by the way, refused to sing that word when she returned for the final six weeks, and changed it to what is now.

Updated On: 10/1/18 at 10:55 AM

I noticed a few other changes the 2nd time in addition to the trump line.

dmwnc1959 said: "bwayphreak234 said: ".....It was rumored that Bette Midler, who is most definitely not aTrump fan, and neither is Betty Buckley by theway,refused to sing that word when she returned for the final sixweeks,and changed it to what is now..."

Yes, Bette sang: "...frump to a fine lady fair..."

Betty sang: "...frump to a great lady fair..."

CATSNYrevival said: "Have any critics published their reviews from Cleveland yet?"

I’ve looked and looked and found nothing. I’m thinking maybe because the first show was on a Sunday, and today it’s “dark”, we may not see anything until Wednesday? I also searched more Instagram and Twitter feeds and had no luck there either.

LizzieCurry said: "Aren't they still in previews?"

The Official Opening Night is this Friday 10/05/2018, so I guess so?

LizzieCurry said: "Well there ya go."

Sorry, I wasn’t really sure how that worked. Maybe I thought that’s what Utica was, in addition to being referenced as the Tech shows. Looking forward to seeing the show twice, on Friday and Saturday. The weather forecast looks a little iffy, but that’s fine. Hoping for the best. :)

DAME said: "I don’t think it’s a outdoor venue."

It’s not, of course. I’ve been to the Connor Palace last year when I saw The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and to the State Theater this past July for Hamilton. My concern for the weather was the 10 minute walk to and from the hotel if it’s raining, and hopefully a window card of some kind.

Updated On: 10/2/18 at 05:31 AM

Just got this in an email....VERY excited!!! It’ll be interesting to see how many show up in RED! I know I am. :)

VIDEO

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=qA0VP3GX28E

Made it to Cleveland around 1pm, a 4-hr drive from where I live in WV. After checking into the hotel, took a stroll in the light rain down to Playhouse Square and took pictures of the the “Hello, Dolly!” street pole banners that line both sides and the center all the way up and down of Euclid Avenue. There’s a very large billboard, several digital sidewalk ad signs, and restaurant window cards that also have “Hello, Dolly!”. It’s everywhere.

Took a peek into the Connor Palace and the outer lobby is decorated with potted red feather plumes, which are stunning against the red wallpaper and chandelier sconces. The souvenir stand did not look to have official window cards. Maybe it’s too early yet.

Heading back down around 6pm to get more pictures, especially of the huge, gorgeous GE Chandelier lit up. It’s the largest outdoor chandalier in the world, and it hangs in the main intersection of Playhouse Square.

BwayLB said: "Have fun tonight"

I’m sure I will! My brother in Washington State just sent me a text saying “I’d say enjoy it but I know you will anyway.”

Already seated, have an end aisle seat with a GREAT unobstructed view of the stage. The orchestra is sort of below and in half-in, half-exposed under the passerelle. I can’t see how this thing is supported, the part that extends out from the stage, but it’s definitely not a real passerelle. Not a big deal. The curtain looks identical to the one from the Shubert Theater.