HELLO, DONNA! - Murphy begins performances — Page 5

I was there last night and it was one of the greatest nights of my life. I love both Bette and Donna and I can't compare them because I will always be partial to Donna. Her monologue before Before the Parade Passes By killed me. She and Kate Baldwin are so wonderful together. She's just truly LIVING up there. She's Hot Dolly.

Thanks for all the reports!

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A video of her first curtain call:

https://twitter.com/ssabinamamedova/status/874808114272493568

Updated On: 6/14/17 at 02:20 PM

Re: People shocked at Bette Midler's absence

I'm sure the Shubert and Telecharge are doing everything possible to let people know what they are buying, but many people get tickets from brokers, Stubhub, their travel agent, or the concierge at their hotel. Unless there is only one distribution outlet, there is no way to control getting the correct information out to everybody. People will, unfortunately, continue to be shocked.

For Donna's performances in Stubhub, before purchasing you must click a box saying you understand that Donna will be on. Good for them.

The little Donna Murphy signs are cute. Really nice for her that she was given this opportunity. And nice for theatre fans.

Updated On: 6/14/17 at 10:08 PM

Fascinating. This is going to happen again and again I think - even if you buy tickets through the official channels I'm guessing some people just don't pay attention while buying. I do hope the producers show some goodwill and offer refunds for the disappointed/mistaken people.

I heard a few people grousing as well.

I will say: Scott Rudin can be a bit much, but I thought printing a separate playbill for Donna Murphy was pure class.

PThespian said: "carnzee said: "PThespian said: "I can tell you last night was a nightmare for the staff.



Enforcing the policies Rudin has in place is extremely difficult. Dealing with disgruntled patrons is the worst part of ushering.

One usher was already physically assaulted. I don't care to be next.



Is his "no seating after the start of the show " rule actually enforced? I guess that's the most difficult one. I know he doesn't allow bottles either .

I keep thinking of the scene in Seinfeld at the theatre when her understudy goes in instead of her ... "what, no Bette Midler?"



I'm so glad Murphy is getting her own playbill and positive audience reviews - she deserves it!

I am quite surprised the number of people I spoke to at the performance on Tuesday that had no idea about Donna as Dolly. I guess people don't read or look around them. The theater made it quite clear that Donna was on. In speaking to these people, they decided to stay and they were glad they did. I cannot believe that people were physically assaulted because of it.

I cannot speak more highly of Donna's performance than I already have. I cannot wait wait to go back on the 27th!

There is an audio on tumblr of the title song - she sounds TERRIFIC! A much more exciting vocal performance than Bette. I just saw the show yesterday with Bette (LOVED it!), but now I want to go back to see Donna.