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

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 10/1/18 at 9:08am

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.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 10/1/18 at 10:54am

Have any critics published their reviews from Cleveland yet?

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 10/1/18 at 10:55am

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

[Miramar3]

Posted: 10/1/18 at 12:22pm

dmwnc1959 said: "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 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.

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Betty Buckley's catchphrase for this tour is "We're going to make America happy again."

[Rosie Cloo]

Posted: 10/1/18 at 12:28pm

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

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 10/1/18 at 12:39pm

Like...?

[Flowerlovestage5]

Posted: 10/1/18 at 12:51pm

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..."

 

 

[Loopin’theloop]

Posted: 10/1/18 at 5:15pm

That’s realky interesting. I was actually surprised to hear Bette Midler sing the lyric as written, on the cast recording and when I saw the show sometime later.

I’d be interested to know if there was ever any talk of using the original choreographic section of ‘I Put My Hand In’ in which Dolly uses a shotgun to procure a beau for the distressed looking young Singleton. I wasn’t surprised in the least that it wasn’t used but I l’d love to know if it was discussed or simply nixed straight away.

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 10/1/18 at 5:16pm

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]

Posted: 10/1/18 at 5:25pm

Aren't they still in previews?

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 10/1/18 at 5:31pm

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

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

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 10/1/18 at 6:22pm

Well there ya go.

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 10/1/18 at 6:45pm

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]

Posted: 10/1/18 at 9:43pm

dmwnc1959 said: "LizzieCurry said: "Well there ya go."

Sorry, Iwasn’t really sure how that worked.MaybeI thoughtthat’s what Utica was, in addition to being referenced asthe Tech shows. Looking forwardto seeingthe show twice, on Friday and Saturday. The weather forecast looks a little iffy, but that’s fine. Hoping for the best. :)

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I don’t think it’s a outdoor venue.

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 10/2/18 at 5:31am

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

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 10/2/18 at 5:37am

Loopin’theloop said: "That’s realky interesting. I was actually surprised to hear Bette Midler sing the lyric as written, on the cast recording and when I saw the show sometime later.

I’d be interested to know if there was ever any talk of using the original choreographic section of ‘I Put My Hand In’ in which Dolly uses a shotgun to procure a beau for the distressed looking young Singleton. I wasn’t surprised in the least that it wasn’t used but I l’d love to know if it was discussed or simply nixed straight away."

 

When did you see the show last that she sang that particular lyric? As for the shotgun, wow. It seems like it might have changed the innocence and overall lightheartedness of the musical, if you know what I mean. 

 

Updated On: 10/2/18 at 05:37 AM

[EthelMae]

Posted: 10/2/18 at 12:22pm

Hey dmwnc1959 - can't wait for your thoughts! Have fun.
In regards to the "trump" lyric in I Put My Hand In, if I remembering correctly, Midler sang the original lyric when I very first saw the show a day before the Tony's. I remember her singing the same a few times after that. I also think Murphy sang the original lyric. Peters, I think sang the original lyric. I don't think it was changed until Midler's return. At least that's how I recall it. Could be wrong. Buckley is definitely not singing the "trump" lyric!

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 10/2/18 at 12:23pm

dmwnc1959, most tours of this calibre will have at least one preview at every stop, so the reviews won't be out immediately.

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 6:13pm

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

 

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 10/4/18 at 7:32pm

https://mobile.twitter.com/HelloDollyBway/status/1047959521073618944

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 4:28pm

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]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 6:43pm

Have fun tonight

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 7:16pm

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. 

 

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 9:02pm

Intermission. So far the show is absolutely amazing!!! As mentioned before there are some slight set differences: the Vandergelder store set part where Cornelius and Barnaby pop in and out the basement is about twice the height of the one from the Shubert Theater. And the top right of the store seems a little shorter. Did the one on Broadway have a roof on that side? As for Irene’s hatshop, there’s the different set pieces that are all in place once the scrim ? rises from the end of “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” scene that shows the exterior of the hatshop. That entire hat shop scene was hilarious and very well done. Once it’s finished, the set pieces are all pushed off stage or raised. The part were Dolly talks to Ephraim and tells him to let her go, I swear Betty was really crying wiping away tears. It was very emotional. The crowd here are all quite enjoying the show. Lots of laughs and applause. If I didn’t know any better I’d swear I was back in NYC watching the show again. More later after I get back to the hotel. 

Updated On: 10/5/18 at 09:02 PM

[BwayLB]

Posted: 10/5/18 at 9:06pm

I do hope for big applause in the title song and the sequence is worth the money.