How is Bette Midler's Attendance in HELLO, DOLLY? — Page 2

Maybe he was rehearsing for the Tonys. I hope he's back in it tonight.

He is out again tonight!

that may be the case nealb1. I am going to try to get standing room tomorrow and hoping that he'll be in tomorrow but honestly not banking on anything.

not too sure, not a dealbreaker to be honest although it would be a plus if he was in.

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.

 

"So what did you think Jeffrey...unfortunately DHP was out but Bette was most certainly in...

 

I had a great time at the show tonight! I can't believe how much energy Bette Midler still has at the age of 71. Michael McCormick went on for David Hyde Pierce, and I thought he did a great job.

Saw the show last night and loved it. Saw Merman 4 times as a kid so the show holds a special place, and I wasn't disappointed. That score is heaven and the book was a pleasure to listen to. Audience gave just the right enthusiasm. A lovely night.

Never thought about Tony weekend before in terms of missing certain actors but, as noted here, David Hyde Pierce was out last night. And, as others have noted, lead actors of Dear Evan Hansen and Great Comet were out as well, so I'll avoid that weekend from now on.

Off the topic: had to use the restroom at intermission. I was in the Mezz. There was a long line on the staircase to a men's room that has 2 urinals, I was told. I left that line and ran to the lower level. There I found a huge line as well. I ran back upstairs to check the original line I was on. No luck. Held it in for 2nd Act. Hey, Shuberts, some new plumbing? Especially since my friends paid $599 a ticket last night!! I was so appalled, I even spoke to some ushers about it. They were very nice but, of course, helpless.

Some of the older houses' bathrooms are terrible. I'm assuming a renovation would cost major $$$ just to increase the size of the bathrooms.

Off the topic: had to use the restroom at intermission. I was in the Mezz. There was a long line on the staircase to a men's room that has 2 urinals, I was told. I left that line and ran to the lower level. There I found a huge line as well. I ran back upstairs to check the original line I was on. No luck. Held it in for 2nd Act. Hey, Shuberts, some new plumbing? Especially since my friends paid $599 a ticket last night!! I was so appalled, I even spoke to some ushers about it. They were very nice but, of course, helpless.

 

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Try being a woman!!  The ladies room line was the worst I've seen due to limited "fixtures" (and that included Hamilton and many other theatres with sold out shows).