Dolly on Letterman

[CukorLover]

Dolly on Letterman#1

Posted: 4/29/09 at 12:41am

Singing Backwoods Barbie. Is the rest of the "score" like this? Ouch.

[WithoutATrace]

re: Dolly on Letterman#2

Posted: 4/29/09 at 12:44am

She was fantastic...and Backwoods Barbie is a great number!

[CukorLover]

re: Dolly on Letterman#2

Posted: 4/29/09 at 12:46am

Maybe in the context of the play, but not on live TV. I doubt that appearance sold one ticket.

[CurtainPullDowner]

re: Dolly on Letterman#3

Posted: 4/29/09 at 12:51am

Every Woman in Bed with a Dead Husband in America
will buy a ticket.
And they should and have Fun.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

re: Dolly on Letterman#4

Posted: 4/29/09 at 2:51am

Here's the number in the show- but it's the only country style song. Also, was she promoting the show or her album?

2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5 May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot

Updated On: 4/29/09 at 02:51 AM

[CATSNYrevival]

re: Dolly on Letterman#5

Posted: 4/29/09 at 3:39am

Both, I would imagine. Dave just had no clue that the CAST RECORDING for the musical isn't out yet. I really like "Backwoods Barbie". I like the whole theme of "I might look artificial, but where it counts I'm real". Also it's cool that they're able to use Dolly to advertise the show on talk shows and stuff. They might actually sell more tickets that way.

[MiracleElixir]

re: Dolly on Letterman#6

Posted: 4/29/09 at 4:34am

It's pretty mezzo-mezzo both on its own and in context of a show. This score just isn't anything to write home about.

[CukorLover]

re: Dolly on Letterman#7

Posted: 4/29/09 at 9:25am

Hey WishingOnlyWounds2 ....Thanks for that link. If you continue to explore with that persons user name you can see practically the whole show. Now i know i don't have to see it. Thanks for saving me the bucks.
One of the boys who can't sing

[JbaraFan1]

re: Dolly on Letterman#8

Posted: 4/29/09 at 1:20pm

Updated On: 6/13/09 at 01:20 PM

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

re: Dolly on Letterman#9

Posted: 4/29/09 at 1:25pm

Well, I have seen the show and it's phenomenal. Also, Allison can sing as well as the other girls.

2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5 May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot

[Trish2]

re: Dolly on Letterman#10

Posted: 4/29/09 at 1:50pm

"Well, I have seen the show and it's phenomenal. Also, Allison can sing as well as the other girls."

That comment is an insult to those "other girls" ( and others in the business) who have professionally trained. Ms. Janney herself said she is not a trained singer.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

re: Dolly on Letterman#11

Posted: 4/29/09 at 2:14pm

I wasn't saying "as well" meaning just as good, I meant "in addition too". Now, until you see it live (assuming you didn't) you are in no place to tell me Allison can't sing.

2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5 May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot

[Trish2]

re: Dolly on Letterman#12

Posted: 4/29/09 at 3:06pm

I've seen and heard the clips-that was telling enough.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

re: Dolly on Letterman#13

Posted: 4/29/09 at 3:14pm

Ah, so you haven't seen it live.

2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5 May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot

[rufussars]

re: Dolly on Letterman#14

Posted: 4/30/09 at 2:58am

I just have to ask- is Dolly's "rhyme scheme" as pathetic throughout the whole show as it is in that clip of "Backwoods Barbie"? I just want to be prepared before I see the show to endure cringe-worthy rhymes, if this is the case. Yes, I realize aiming solely for rhyme is second fiddle to the content of the song, but "worth/hurts, believe/deep, heels/real" is just not settling well with me (ok, it's actually irking me to no end). I've always been a fan of Dolly, but it will disappoint and annoy me to hear a score filled with things like "breasts/dress, uncrossed/boss, hooters/losers"...

...And so, there I was at the stage door for "Equus". The enthused avalanche of "Harry Potter" fans was literally pushing me into the barricades. As I was thrust face-first into Daniel Radcliffe's hat, I suddenly felt the thumb of a lanky gentleman behind me pressing firmly into my back. It was then that I realized that both of his hands had Playbills, and that both arms were outstretched in front of me...