HELLO, DOLLY! Previews — Page 17

Thanks for the tips, next time I'm in I'll do just that!

The choreography is something I am also looking forward to. When they announced the creative team, I thought to myself, 'GREAT! Now Bette will do a bit more than 3 promenades during the title number!' I mean, I was applauding just as hard as anyone else when Carol Channing did one, then two, then THREE promenades, but there's such an opportunity to give Dolly some steps during the number. Also, with a lesser star or when the show is produced bye anyone other than a professional Broadway company the likelihood of those promenades falling flat are pretty high. Although, the one promo pic that has been released, shows Bette doing just that, I'm still hopeful.

After seeing The Play That Goes Wrong on Saturday, which has a 2 hour running time, walking past the Booth, I thought... "if I just go over to the Shubert now, I can hear Bette sing through the doors!" But I resisted. I rather be inside the building when I get to hear that...

DAME said: "Dollypop said: "The leaps over the orchestra are and were only in the title number. In this production, they're also done during the Grand Finale.

If you must, you can check this out on Youtube. There are two complete videos of the Channing production available there."

DP: I know the Florida one. Which other one are you referring too?"

I was wondering about that as well. There are some clips, but nothing complete aside from the touring production.

@Poison I enjoyed reading that.

Thanks DP! One of the treasures for me in the Florida one is the inclusion of the curtain speech which she did every single time I caught the last tour on the road. But I don't like the Vandergelder on this one and I preferred the previous Cornelious to Lee Roy .

Neusimone said: "Poison, Did you See DHP in Curtains ?
I am asking because you said he cannot sing. So I am asking do you think this not the part for him? or is he just bad singer?"

I never saw DHP in Curtains. But I just don't think he clicks in the role. His weak singing voice is one thing, but there's also a lack of chemistry with Dolly. I'm sure others will disagree but for me his Horace was the least effective performance of the night.

Does anyone know what the running time currently is?

Thanks Kad! It is so uplifting to hear the joy so many people are getting from this show. For some reason, I can't get Put On Your Sunday Clothes out of my head. So I snagged a ticket for tomorrow. Can.Not.Wait.

I saw someone posted that Gavin was out last night and his understudy Dante went on. Hope Gavin is feeling ok and will be back soon

Michael Bennett said: " Returned to the production again last night, and It was even more magical the second time. Not surprisingly, things have tightened significantly since the first preview, and Bette Midler has already grown significantly in the part. Gavin Greel was indeed out last night, but dare I say it, I actually preferred his understudy. Golden voiced Christian Dante White exudes wide eyed joy. It was also nice seeing one of the leads played by a person of color.

The production continues to absolutely be one of the most enjoyable evenings I've ever spent in a Broadway theatre.



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Interesting. Gavin was my main draw to this (aside from Bette) so I hope he comes back soon. I'd love to see Dante, but after I see Gavin! I'm already looking to book a second visit to the show. I'm not seeing it until the end of April

So happy that Christian got to go on. I can't wait to see this next Friday and Saturday.