How is Bette Midler's Attendance in HELLO, DOLLY?

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 6/3/17 at 3:54pm

So I was able to get some tickets to Hello, Dolly! for next Saturday night, and I want to know how good of a attendance record Bette Midler has had so far. I'm sure almost everyone in the cast will do their best to be present throughout all of next weekend because of the Tonys, but I'd like to make sure.

Updated On: 6/3/17 at 03:54 PM

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/3/17 at 3:57pm

100% so far.

Also, enjoy! This is one of my favorite Broadway productions of all time.

Updated On: 6/3/17 at 03:57 PM

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 6/3/17 at 4:02pm

If she had missed a show I'm sure there would have been more news about it on here.

[Demitri2]

Posted: 6/3/17 at 4:06pm

However Gavin Creel's understudy is on the bootleg that's going around.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 6/3/17 at 4:37pm

I have to imagine if she were to call out sick, the producers would prefer to cancel. Probably similar to Hugh Jackman in BOY FROM OZ.

[mc1227]

Posted: 6/3/17 at 8:01pm

I noticed yesterday  that there are several scheduled dates that she will be out posted on either Ticketmaster or Telecharge.  

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Posted: 6/3/17 at 8:24pm

^^ I'm almost positive those dates have been out for awhile as Donna is listed for them. David Hyde Pierce was out the night I saw it, but his understudy was great! 

[smidge]

Posted: 6/3/17 at 8:24pm

I'd be shocked if she was out that night, unless it was due to a major illness

[Robbie2]

Posted: 6/3/17 at 9:09pm

Jeffrey,  you are always on this board and know her attendance has been 100%!

Of course she'll be in ...Saturday night b4 the TONYS

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/3/17 at 9:12pm

Robbie2 said: "Jeffrey,  you are always on this board and know her attendance has been 100%!

Of course she'll be in ...Saturday night b4 the TONYS

 

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I was also a little surprised this question came from Jeffrey. 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 8:16pm

Sorry, I haven't been on these boards as often. Though if Bette ends up being out tomorrow night, it should be interesting to see how the understudy does on her first performance.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 8:39pm

Pretty sure there won't be a show tomorrow night if the understudy had to go on

[smidge]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 10:51pm

With both Platt and Groban out tomorrow afternoon, I feel bad suggesting Tony weekend would be understudy free. I'm hoping Bette shows up for you Jeffrey!

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 10:53pm

smidge said: "With both Platt and Groban out tomorrow afternoon, I feel bad suggesting Tony weekend would be understudy free. I'm hoping Bette shows up for you Jeffrey!"

Did Platt already call out for tomorrow?

[gypsy101]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 11:07pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "Did Platt already call out for tomorrow?"

he's allegedly on vocal rest until the Tony Awards i believe

[Robbie2]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 11:18pm

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Sorry, I haven't been on these boards as often. Though if Bette ends up being out tomorrow night, it should be interesting to see how the understudy does on her first performance.

 

"I'll be in all weekend Jeffrey ~ Have FUN!

-Bette



 

 

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 11:24pm

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Sorry, I haven't been on these boards as often. Though if Bette ends up being out tomorrow night, it should be interesting to see how the understudy does on her first performance.

Guuuurrrl please!!!! You know better that all this mess!!! 

[smidge]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 11:26pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "smidge said: "With both Platt and Groban out tomorrow afternoon, I feel bad suggesting Tony weekend would be understudy free. I'm hoping Bette shows up for you Jeffrey!"

Did Platt already call out for tomorrow?

Misread his tweet. Actually says he hopes to be back sometime this weekend.  Though it probably doesn't seem like a sure bet

 

 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 11:56pm

smidge said: "With both Platt and Groban out tomorrow afternoon, I feel bad suggesting Tony weekend would be understudy free. I'm hoping Bette shows up for you Jeffrey!"

At least Bette wouldn't have to be as concerned about performing on the telecast. Are there any users here who saw the show tonight?

[phan24]

Posted: 6/10/17 at 2:07am

Yes, saw it tonight, thought Bette sounded a little hoarse, but I think that's just her normal voice nowadays because she was a hoot throughout energy-wise! Unforgettable performance!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 6/10/17 at 11:13am

You mean Bette performed? I thought David was going to perform!

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 6/10/17 at 12:45pm

Phan24 meant Bette went on last night in Hello, Dolly!.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 6/10/17 at 12:52pm

That's what she gets paid to do, so why all the fuss?

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 6/10/17 at 12:57pm

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "So I was able to get some tickets to Hello, Dolly! for next Saturday night, and I want to know how good of a attendance record Bette Midler has had so far. I'm sure almost everyone in the cast will do their best to be present throughout all of next weekend because of the Tonys, but I'd like to make sure.

Have fun tonight, Jeffrey! I saw the show for the 2nd time this past Wednesday, and, of course, Bette was amazing, once again. But I really have to give a lot of credit to the 5 main supporting cast members: David Hyde Pierce, Gavin Creel, Kate Baldwin, Taylor Trensch, and Beanie Feldstein. They're all so wonderful, and most definitely on Ms. Midler's level of excellence. I'm thinking about seeing the show with Donna Murphy, just so I can see them all again!

 

Updated On: 6/10/17 at 12:57 PM

[JayC3]

Posted: 6/10/17 at 3:33pm

David Hyde Pierce is out of the Matinee today but Michael McCormick is doing a fantastic job. What a fun show.