Danny LaRue in HELLO, DOLLY!
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Danny LaRue in HELLO, DOLLY!#2
Posted: 6/28/17 at 9:54pm
Hmmm. Here's a look-see:
https://youtu.be/u8-B6BzWKZ0
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
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?
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
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????
Broadway Star Joined: 10/29/14
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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