Hello Dolly at the Smithsonian

[history775]

Posted: 11/23/08 at 7:30am

The Smithsonian Museum of American History reopened this weekend, and in the Entertainment Section, alongside Dorothy’s red slippers and Seinfeld's Puffy Shirt, is Carol Channing's red dress from Hello Dolly and her Tony Award.

[musicalman2]

Posted: 11/23/08 at 8:14am

Many thanks for alerting me to this. I will definitely see it the next time I am down in DC.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 11/23/08 at 11:13am

It was on display at the Smithsonian some time ago. Maybe ten years. However, this is worth a trip down to DC for me! After all, one day I WILL walk doen the stairs of the Harmonia Gardens wearing it!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 11/23/08 at 1:26pm

It's not THAT big, Dolly.

[EnWashingtonHeights]

Posted: 11/23/08 at 1:28pm

Is there any other theater stuff there?

[Dollypop]

Posted: 11/23/08 at 3:38pm

Private Message to TheaterDiva (no one else should read this):

I have lost an enormous amount of weight (and look absolutely stunning, I might add!). I should be able to fit in that dress in no time!

[alterego]

Posted: 11/23/08 at 6:43pm

It doesn't have quite the impact without the headress (and Carol Channing). Updated On: 11/23/08 at 06:43 PM

[morosco]

Posted: 11/23/08 at 6:54pm

I remember seeing Chita's SPIDERWOMAN dress in a display much like this years ago. Don't know if it's still there. And don't remember which building it was in but I do recall it being displayed in a rather random space. It would be great if that had an area dedicated to theatre.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 11/23/08 at 7:00pm

The last time it was displayed, the headdress was also part of the exhibit--the original headdress--not the huge one that became part of the show when it played in vast theaters and stadiums.

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 11/26/08 at 5:11pm

Wh is'nt there a major theatre museum anywhere?