Hello Dolly tour

[BwayLB]

Posted: 7/10/18 at 12:51pm

Hello I would like to know if I will like the upcoming national tour of Hello Dolly starring Betty Buckley. I had only seen the Barbra Streisand movie one time and plan to watch again. Is the production itself worth why it's one of the hottest tickets in New York right? I do like the music but it needs to be more than enough to lure me to the show.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 7/10/18 at 12:54pm

No one here can really tell anyone else if they'll like something.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 7/10/18 at 1:06pm

BwayLB said: "Hello I would like to know if I will like the upcoming national tour of Hello Dolly starring Betty Buckley. I had only seen the Barbra Streisand movie one time and plan to watch again. Is the production itself worth why it's one of the hottest tickets in New York right? I do like the music but it needs to be more than enough to lure me to the show."

 

Seriously, how on earth would anyone here know what you will or will not like??

 

[BwayLB]

Posted: 7/10/18 at 1:16pm

I just want to know if the production is worth the hype.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 7/10/18 at 1:20pm

Yes? No? I dunno, just go for cheap and see what you think.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 7/10/18 at 1:32pm

BwayLB said: "I just want to know if the production is worth the hype."

Given that beyond Betty Buckley, no cast has been announced, and there hasn't even been so much as a rehearsal yet, there is really no way anyone could offer any sort of opinion on the matter.

[BwayLB]

Posted: 7/10/18 at 1:46pm

adamgreer said: "BwayLB said: "I just want to know if the production is worth the hype."

Given that beyond Betty Buckley, no cast has been announced, and there hasn't even been so much as a rehearsal yet, there is really no way anyone could offer any sort of opinion on the matter."

I have to watch the movie again and think about it some more.

[UncleCharlie]

Posted: 7/10/18 at 6:43pm

BwayLB said: "I have to watch the movie again and think about it some more."

 



 

[Cat Guy]

Posted: 7/10/18 at 6:52pm

On July 6th, in the "Betty Buckley" thread, you wrote that you hope to see her in the "Hello, Dolly" tour.  So why the dilemma now?

[BalconyClub]

Posted: 7/10/18 at 7:05pm

BwayLB said: "Hello I would like to know if I will like the upcoming national tour of Hello Dolly starring Betty Buckley."

You'd better get ahold of a ticket now before it sells out. The show title has oodles of name recognition.

I think both the Hello, Dolly! and Dear Evan Hansen tours will have many sold out performances.

Updated On: 7/16/18 at 07:05 PM

[nealb1]

Posted: 7/10/18 at 7:21pm

What hype are you referring to?  Aside from Betty headlining, there has been no further casting announcements.  There really hasn't been that much advertising on the tour yet - just that it's coming, along with lots of other shows that are currently touring the US.  HD will tour a lot of cities, and get packaged into to various city's subscription series.  Tours always do very well on the road.  

[BwayLB]

Posted: 7/10/18 at 9:11pm

Well Hello Dolly will only be in Costa Mesa for a week with tickets starting at $26

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 7/10/18 at 9:16pm

Its 26 bucks. If you dont like it oh well. You got to see Buckley and a production of Hello Dolly. Its not like your dropping 100 or so dollars. Just go for it.

[UncleCharlie]

Posted: 7/10/18 at 10:57pm

This should certainly help you finalize your decision.

“The show is a riotous delight!” – The Guardian

So if you like delightful shows, and also riots, you should enjoy it.

Updated On: 7/11/18 at 10:57 PM

[nealb1]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 11:06am

Yes, the least expensive ticket for HD in Costa Mesa will be $26.  Is that a bad thing?

Tickets for the current production on Broadway start at $59.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 12:22pm

Am taking my grandkids to the show in Chicago

[nealb1]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 2:02pm

I'm really looking forward to seeing it when the show comes here to The Pantages Theatre.

[BwayLB]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 3:47pm

nealb1 said: "Yes, the least expensive ticket for HD in Costa Mesa will be $26. Is that a bad thing?

Tickets for the current production on Broadway start at $59."

Tickets in Costa Mesa are between $26 to $90

 

[SweetLips22]

Posted: 7/11/18 at 3:56pm

Sweetheart---it's $26. and an experience that goes for 150mins---better than sitting at home alone watching the DVD---never know who you'll meet propped up at the bar[or sit next to].

JUST GO

Posted: 7/15/18 at 4:58pm

At the album release concert for Carousel at Barnes and Noble, Renee Fleming was introducing some ensemble members who were performing and mentioned that Jess LeProtto will be in the "Hello, Dolly!" National Tour. Perhaps he'll be Barnaby? I don't suspect he'd be in the ensemble if he's leaving a Broadway show.

[teatime2]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 5:03pm

ND_2000 said: "At the album release concert forCarousel at Barnes and Noble, Renee Fleming was introducing some ensemble members who were performing and mentioned that Jess LeProtto will be in the "Hello, Dolly!" National Tour. Perhaps he'llbe Barnaby? I don't suspect he'd be in the ensemble if he's leaving a Broadway show."

Probably Ambrose 

 

Posted: 7/15/18 at 5:06pm

teatime2 said: "ND_2000 said: "At the album release concert forCarousel at Barnes and Noble, Renee Fleming was introducing some ensemble members who were performing and mentioned that Jess LeProtto will be in the "Hello, Dolly!" National Tour. Perhaps he'llbe Barnaby? I don't suspect he'd be in the ensemble if he's leaving a Broadway show."

Probably Ambrose

Oh that definitely makes more sense.

 

[Steve C.]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 5:14pm

It's not like I won't be going to more than one performance, and/or having friends working on the show, but we're anxious to know the supporting cast, etc.. One ad I saw said, "Everyone from our cast and crew at the Schubert will continue on to the national tour"! (i'm sure that will be news to maybe, Donna Murphy or Local #1 -  I.A.T.S.E .  

I also want the Harmonia Gardens staircase AND the passerelle but I won't hold my breath! My record with Betty is seeing Sunset Boulevard 5 1/2 times (...don't ask)...Dolly will go her way and I'll go mine! 

[teatime2]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 7:41pm

Steve C. said: "It's not like I won't be going to more than one performance, and/or having friends working on the show, but we're anxiousto know the supporting cast, etc.. One ad I saw said, "Everyone from our cast and crew at the Schubertwill continue on to the national tour"! (i'm sure that will be news to maybe, Donna Murphy or Local #1 - I.A.T.S.E.

I also want the Harmonia Gardensstaircase AND the passerelle but I won't hold my breath! My record with Betty isseeing Sunset Boulevard 5 1/2 times (...don't ask)...Dolly will go her way and I'll go mine!"

I'm sure both will stay. The passerelle is a vital and iconic part of Dolly. Without it, it doesn't feel like Dolly at least to me. I'm sure Rudin knows better in this case. Maybe some simplifications in the Harmonia Gardens set piece, but the stairs will absolutely be there. 

 

[Tag]

Posted: 7/15/18 at 7:47pm

I can't imagine after the Tonys debacle, there won't be a passerelle.