Itonlytakesajourney said: "We still haven't gotten tickets, and seeing the show is still up in the air, but who have you preferred as Dolly? The general consensus here seems to be that both are really good, but I'm kind of hesitant at seeing it without Bette, even though Donna seems excellent and tickets are cheaper.
Like DAME said, HELLO, DOLLY! with Bette Midler is an event. You're seeing an international megastar in a Broadway show, and that doesn't happen every day. That being said, if you decide to see Donna Murphy, you won't be seeing a lesser show, just a slightly different one. There's a reason why Donna is Bette's alternate. She's a 2-time Tony winner who's right for this role, and she nails it. I saw the show twice with Bette, and I thought she was fabulous, but I really fell in love with the show when I saw it with Donna. For me, the show felt more balanced with her, and I was able to take it all in without thinking half the time, "Wow, that's Bette Midler on the stage!" Also, the fact that my seat was so perfect when I saw it with Donna really took it to another level. Whatever your choice, though, you'll be seeing a first-rate production, and the rest of the brilliant cast, the wonderful ensemble, the beautiful sets and costumes, and the orchestra will all be the same, regardless of who's playing Dolly.
Updated On: 7/27/17 at 12:56 PM