HELLO, DONNA! - Murphy begins performances - Page 11

[scampsweep]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#250

Posted: 7/2/17 at 2:20am

This may have been discussed earlier, but does Donna Murphy sing the score in the same low keys as Bette or has the score been transposed higher? Just interested. 

[Dollypop]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#251

Posted: 7/2/17 at 6:57am

Double post

 

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

Updated On: 7/2/17 at 06:57 AM

[Dollypop]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#252

Posted: 7/2/17 at 7:08am

Was in the city yesterday and upgraded my August seats for the show. The new tickets have Donna Murphy's name on them in bold print!

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[poisonivy2]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#253

Posted: 7/2/17 at 8:38am

scampsweep said: "This may have been discussed earlier, but does Donna Murphy sing the score in the same low keys as Bette or has the score been transposed higher? Just interested. 

"

Idk if it's been transposed higher but Donna definitely interpolates some high notes that Bette didn't.

[PalJoey]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#254

Posted: 7/2/17 at 10:58am

 

Did someone ask about Betty Grable's Dolly? Take a look at this video, which must be seen to be believed.

 

[PalJoey]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#255

Posted: 7/2/17 at 11:05am

 

As must this one, by Sally Struthers:

 

 

 

[PalJoey]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#256

Posted: 7/2/17 at 11:10am

 

And this one with a weirdly bored Alice Faye:

 

 

[SmokeyLady]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#257

Posted: 7/2/17 at 12:04pm

poisonivy2 said: "scampsweep said: "This may have been discussed earlier, but does Donna Murphy sing the score in the same low keys as Bette or has the score been transposed higher? Just interested. 

"

Idk if it's been transposed higher but Donna definitely interpolates some high notes that Bette didn't.

 

"

Oh miss thing.. you were all over that one weren't you.  I bet it made your day.  How infantile.   

[martysil]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#258

Posted: 7/2/17 at 12:17pm

Well the arranger/orchestrator of the Grable video must have been listening to Mame when s/he wrote this!

Thanks for the video.

[poisonivy2]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#259

Posted: 7/2/17 at 12:20pm

SmokeyLady said: "poisonivy2 said: "scampsweep said: "This may have been discussed earlier, but does Donna Murphy sing the score in the same low keys as Bette or has the score been transposed higher? Just interested.

"

Idk if it's been transposed higher but Donna definitely interpolates some high notes that Bette didn't.



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Oh miss thing.. you were all over that one weren't you. I bet it made your day. How infantile.



"

Omg. Get help. If yoy can't stand even the slightest comparison to Bette then go offline and call your therapist.

[SmokeyLady]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#260

Posted: 7/2/17 at 12:26pm

poisonivy2 said: "SmokeyLady said: "poisonivy2 said: "scampsweep said: "This may have been discussed earlier, but does Donna Murphy sing the score in the same low keys as Bette or has the score been transposed higher? Just interested. 

"

Idk if it's been transposed higher but Donna definitely interpolates some high notes that Bette didn't.

 

"

Oh miss thing.. you were all over that one weren't you.  I bet it made your day.  How infantile.   

 

"

Omg. Get help. If yoy can't stand even the slightest comparison to Bette then go offline and call your therapist.

 

"

No honey.  Your transparency gives me way too much joy.  

[CT2NYC]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#261

Posted: 7/2/17 at 12:36pm

poisonivy2 said: "SmokeyLady said: "poisonivy2 said: "scampsweep said: "This may have been discussed earlier, but does Donna Murphy sing the score in the same low keys as Bette or has the score been transposed higher? Just interested. 

"

Idk if it's been transposed higher but Donna definitely interpolates some high notes that Bette didn't.

 

"

Oh miss thing.. you were all over that one weren't you.  I bet it made your day.  How infantile.   

 

"

Omg. Get help. If yoy can't stand even the slightest comparison to Bette then go offline and call your therapist.

I'm with you, ivy. Both you and I have been very complimentary about the show with Bette, yet any implication that Donna Murphy is in any way better is seen as petty and unnecessary. I just don't get it. We've paid good money to see the show more than once, and our opinions are completely valid. In the bigger picture, all the positive word-of-mouth for Donna is a good thing, since, hopefully, it will get people to buy tickets. 

 

[poisonivy2]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#262

Posted: 7/2/17 at 12:48pm

I saw Bette in March. I thought she was funny, charming and a great many other things. I simply think Donna's voice is better suited to a Broaday musical at this point. I'll add that I paid triple digits ro see Bette aND don't regret it.

But anywat while SmokeyLady fumes my mom and I are on our way to see Hello Dolly!

[SmokeyLady]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#263

Posted: 7/2/17 at 12:48pm

CT2NYC said: "poisonivy2 said: "SmokeyLady said: "poisonivy2 said: "scampsweep said: "This may have been discussed earlier, but does Donna Murphy sing the score in the same low keys as Bette or has the score been transposed higher? Just interested. 

"

Idk if it's been transposed higher but Donna definitely interpolates some high notes that Bette didn't.

 

"

Oh miss thing.. you were all over that one weren't you.  I bet it made your day.  How infantile.   

 

"

Omg. Get help. If yoy can't stand even the slightest comparison to Bette then go offline and call your therapist.

I'm with you, ivy. Both you and I have been very complimentary about the show with Bette, yet any implication that Donna Murphy is in any way better is seen as petty and unnecessary. I just don't get it. We've paid good money to see the show more than once, and our opinions are completely valid. In the bigger picture, all the positive word-of-mouth for Donna is a good thing, since, hopefully, it will get people to buy tickets. 

 

 

"

Yes dear.  Your posts here are getting people to line up at the box office!  Your opinions are the touch of gold!  You two are the secret of box office success!   Everything is due to you!

[CT2NYC]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#264

Posted: 7/2/17 at 12:57pm

SmokeyLady said: "CT2NYC said: "poisonivy2 said: "SmokeyLady said: "poisonivy2 said: "scampsweep said: "This may have been discussed earlier, but does Donna Murphy sing the score in the same low keys as Bette or has the score been transposed higher? Just interested. 

Idk if it's been transposed higher but Donna definitely interpolates some high notes that Bette didn't.

 

"

Oh miss thing.. you were all over that one weren't you.  I bet it made your day.  How infantile.   

 

"

Omg. Get help. If yoy can't stand even the slightest comparison to Bette then go offline and call your therapist.

I'm with you, ivy. Both you and I have been very complimentary about the show with Bette, yet any implication that Donna Murphy is in any way better is seen as petty and unnecessary. I just don't get it. We've paid good money to see the show more than once, and our opinions are completely valid. In the bigger picture, all the positive word-of-mouth for Donna is a good thing, since, hopefully, it will get people to buy tickets. 

 

 

"

Yes dear.  Your posts here are getting people to line up at the box office!  Your opinions are the touch of gold!  You two are the secret of box office success!   Everything is due to you!

 

Actually, the posts in this thread are part of the reason why I made the effort to go on Friday. So, yes, they can make a difference. Also, as far as transparency is concerned, if that includes having actual pics of our faces on here, then ivy and I are 2 of a small handful of transparent people on here, and I'm more than happy to be one.

[SmokeyLady]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#265

Posted: 7/2/17 at 1:00pm

CT2NYC said: "SmokeyLady said: "CT2NYC said: "poisonivy2 said: "SmokeyLady said: "poisonivy2 said: "scampsweep said: "This may have been discussed earlier, but does Donna Murphy sing the score in the same low keys as Bette or has the score been transposed higher? Just interested. 

Idk if it's been transposed higher but Donna definitely interpolates some high notes that Bette didn't.

 

"

Oh miss thing.. you were all over that one weren't you.  I bet it made your day.  How infantile.   

 

"

Omg. Get help. If yoy can't stand even the slightest comparison to Bette then go offline and call your therapist.

I'm with you, ivy. Both you and I have been very complimentary about the show with Bette, yet any implication that Donna Murphy is in any way better is seen as petty and unnecessary. I just don't get it. We've paid good money to see the show more than once, and our opinions are completely valid. In the bigger picture, all the positive word-of-mouth for Donna is a good thing, since, hopefully, it will get people to buy tickets. 

 

 

"

Yes dear.  Your posts here are getting people to line up at the box office!  Your opinions are the touch of gold!  You two are the secret of box office success!   Everything is due to you!

 

Actually, the posts in this thread are part of the reason why I made the effort to go on Friday. So, yes, they can make a difference. Also, as far as transparency is concerned, if that includes having actual pics of our faces on here, then ivy and I are 2 of a small handful of transparent people on here, and I'm more than happy to be one.

 

"

Especially since half the posts were made by you two. Saying the same things over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again. 

[ACL2006]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#266

Posted: 7/2/17 at 1:10pm

PalJoey said: " 

As must this one, by Sally Struthers:

 

ah yes, the most recent low-budget Dolly tour with Struthers.

 

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

Updated On: 7/2/17 at 01:10 PM

[CT2NYC]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#267

Posted: 7/2/17 at 1:15pm

SmokeyLady said: "CT2NYC said: "SmokeyLady said: "CT2NYC said: "poisonivy2 said: "SmokeyLady said: "poisonivy2 said: "scampsweep said: "This may have been discussed earlier, but does Donna Murphy sing the score in the same low keys as Bette or has the score been transposed higher? Just interested. 

Idk if it's been transposed higher but Donna definitely interpolates some high notes that Bette didn't.

 

"

Oh miss thing.. you were all over that one weren't you.  I bet it made your day.  How infantile.   

 

"

Omg. Get help. If yoy can't stand even the slightest comparison to Bette then go offline and call your therapist.

I'm with you, ivy. Both you and I have been very complimentary about the show with Bette, yet any implication that Donna Murphy is in any way better is seen as petty and unnecessary. I just don't get it. We've paid good money to see the show more than once, and our opinions are completely valid. In the bigger picture, all the positive word-of-mouth for Donna is a good thing, since, hopefully, it will get people to buy tickets. 

 

 

"

Yes dear.  Your posts here are getting people to line up at the box office!  Your opinions are the touch of gold!  You two are the secret of box office success!   Everything is due to you!

 

Actually, the posts in this thread are part of the reason why I made the effort to go on Friday. So, yes, they can make a difference. Also, as far as transparency is concerned, if that includes having actual pics of our faces on here, then ivy and I are 2 of a small handful of transparent people on here, and I'm more than happy to be one.

 

"

Especially since half the posts were made by you two. Saying the same things over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again. 

 

OK, then. Have a great day! 

 

[SmokeyLady]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#268

Posted: 7/2/17 at 1:16pm

CT2NYC said: "SmokeyLady said: "CT2NYC said: "SmokeyLady said: "CT2NYC said: "poisonivy2 said: "SmokeyLady said: "poisonivy2 said: "scampsweep said: "This may have been discussed earlier, but does Donna Murphy sing the score in the same low keys as Bette or has the score been transposed higher? Just interested. 

Idk if it's been transposed higher but Donna definitely interpolates some high notes that Bette didn't.

 

"

Oh miss thing.. you were all over that one weren't you.  I bet it made your day.  How infantile.   

 

"

Omg. Get help. If yoy can't stand even the slightest comparison to Bette then go offline and call your therapist.

I'm with you, ivy. Both you and I have been very complimentary about the show with Bette, yet any implication that Donna Murphy is in any way better is seen as petty and unnecessary. I just don't get it. We've paid good money to see the show more than once, and our opinions are completely valid. In the bigger picture, all the positive word-of-mouth for Donna is a good thing, since, hopefully, it will get people to buy tickets. 

 

 

"

Yes dear.  Your posts here are getting people to line up at the box office!  Your opinions are the touch of gold!  You two are the secret of box office success!   Everything is due to you!

 

Actually, the posts in this thread are part of the reason why I made the effort to go on Friday. So, yes, they can make a difference. Also, as far as transparency is concerned, if that includes having actual pics of our faces on here, then ivy and I are 2 of a small handful of transparent people on here, and I'm more than happy to be one.

 

"

Especially since half the posts were made by you two. Saying the same things over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again. 

 

OK, then. Have a great day! 

 

 

"

Same to you.

[poisonivy2]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#269

Posted: 7/2/17 at 5:09pm

Update: I just took my mom to see it and ... She didn't like either Donna or David. Instead she loved Gavin, Taylor, Kate and Beanie and the dancers. Her favorite number was Waiters Gallop. Also loved the polka at Harmonia Gardens and Sunday Clothes and the hat shup caper. So ... a good momsical but my mom only had love for the supporing cast and ensemble.

[binau]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#270

Posted: 7/2/17 at 6:20pm

Is your mom SmokeyLady :p?

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.

[SmokeyLady]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#271

Posted: 7/2/17 at 6:24pm

qolbinau said: "Is your mom SmokeyLady :p?

 

"

No.  I loved Donna in it. 

[AC126748]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#272

Posted: 7/2/17 at 6:40pm

I was at the matinee today too. Murphy was everything I wanted and more. She sang the crap out of the score, was funny, danced brilliantly, and looked like she was having a ball. Pierce was walking through the show. Creel, a bland performer in general, was going way over the top. He also had an annoying tendency of addressing all of his dialogue and singing to the audience. Baldwin sang beautifully although there seemed to be real coordination problems between her and the put during Ribbons Down My Back. Fieldstein was delightful. 

"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe." -John Guare, Landscape of the Body

[David10225]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#273

Posted: 7/2/17 at 8:35pm

Frequent reader never poster here but we traveled up from DC to see the show this afternoon and I don't remember when I last laughed so hard.  Both my wife and I loved the show and it is easily in our all time top 3.  I so glad we chose this over Charlie.  Place was packed!  It made this old guy well up at the end.  You guys are so lucky to have all these wonderful choices of entertainment.

 

 

[Stage Door Sally]

Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY!#274

Posted: 7/2/17 at 8:47pm

Holy cabooses, PJ! Is that Betty Grable clip from Hee Haw? I'm kinda speechless. I would not think Jerry Herman would like that. It's like Roger DeBris got a hold of it.

As for Sally, I loved her on All In The Family, but it's probably a good thing I didn't see that tour. Believe it or not, she seems to be channeling Mimi Hines, very very similar inertia. But I did love when Sally shouted (twice) near the end. It woke me up.

As for Alice Faye, what the hey?