Danny LaRue in HELLO, DOLLY!
Danny LaRue in HELLO, DOLLY!#1
Posted: 6/28/17 at 9:24pm
Did anyone see this 1984 London production of the show? It featured a drag dolly and very unusual orchestrations unlike the Phil Lang originals (with some horrid synth). Was it well received? I'm kinda surprised it was allowed to happen.
Danny LaRue in HELLO, DOLLY!#2
Posted: 6/28/17 at 9:54pm
Hmmm. Here's a look-see:
https://youtu.be/u8-B6BzWKZ0
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Danny LaRue in HELLO, DOLLY!#3
Posted: 6/29/17 at 5:50am
I never thought I could see a worse staging of the title song than the Sally Struthers version that is floating around the internet but this comes close!
Danny LaRue in HELLO, DOLLY!#4
Posted: 6/29/17 at 8:25am
This seems like it was odd casting, and I feel like Jerry Herman wouldn't have enjoyed this, as Carol Channing would still do productions after this. I remember that he has casting approval on all major productions. Anyone have insight into how Mr. Herman felt about this?
Danny LaRue in HELLO, DOLLY!#5
Posted: 6/29/17 at 10:03am
Hello, Sally!
https://youtu.be/1MExOyKh4dI
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Danny LaRue in HELLO, DOLLY!#6
Posted: 6/29/17 at 11:33am
Thanks for posting that. It gets more ghastly when viewed a second time! I can't get over how she goes back up the staircase for no apparent reason 3/4 of the way through the number. And her singing????
Danny LaRue in HELLO, DOLLY!#7
Posted: 6/29/17 at 11:37am
Dreadful. I couldn't even watch the whole clip.
Danny LaRue in HELLO, DOLLY!#8
Posted: 6/29/17 at 12:13pm
Dollypop said: "I never thought I could see a worse staging of the title song than the Sally Struthers version that is floating around the internet but this comes close!"
I just looked up the Struthers production, out of curiosity.... Holy ****.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Danny LaRue in HELLO, DOLLY!#9
Posted: 6/29/17 at 12:30pm
I also came across a high school production that is poorly staged throughout. During the "Parade" number, Dolly stands with the crowd on the sidelines watching the imaginary parade passes before them.
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