#51
Posted: 7/19/17 at 5:40pm
I just walked by there and as of now Bette is on tonight?
Linda Mugleston Dolly Debut — Page 3
#52
Posted: 7/19/17 at 5:41pm
If she does call out for tonight, I hope she gives the theater more notice.
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#53
Posted: 7/19/17 at 5:42pm
I feel this will have been Linda's debut and final performance as Dolly Levi. I think they will just cancel the performance next time Bette has to miss. Hearing that the matinee audience was subdued during the performance isn't a good representation compared to the enthusiastically received performances both Bette and Donna are receiving and fueling the performances they are in. Poor Linda and the cast today. When the audience isn't being receptive, its torture for everyone.
#54
Posted: 7/19/17 at 5:55pm
bfreak said: "While I'm very happy for Linda Mugleston, this can't be a good situation for anybody involved. The whole energy of the show is probably interesting today, as ALL of the company members are probably doing their best not to keep people disappointed while there is probably a bit skepticism and negativity from some audience members. I would be very disappointed too, and only because of the money. They are charging the outrageous prices to see Bette, not the show. I saw it with Donna Murphy from TKTS 5th row center orchestra Saturday 7/8 from an hour before the show for $85 each while it was $189 for tickets in mid orchestra side bought from September when I saw Bette in May. I also have a $189 mezzanine ticket in December for a Bette night that I purchased in May. Best wishes to everyone at the Shubert today and also to Bette who hopefully gets better soon.
And the Bette tickets went up since you saw it. I was looking for non-premium -- I could theoretically do it, but I consider this demand based pricing to be extortion -- and was able to find a couple for $229. The point: not only are you right, you arte even righter than you thought.
#55
Posted: 7/19/17 at 6:05pm
Jarethan said: "bfreak said: "While I'm very happy for Linda Mugleston, this can't be a good situation for anybody involved. The whole energy of the show is probably interesting today, as ALL of the company members are probably doing their best not to keep people disappointed while there is probably a bit skepticism and negativity from some audience members. I would be very disappointed too, and only because of the money. They are charging the outrageous prices to see Bette, not the show. I saw it with Donna Murphy from TKTS 5th row center orchestra Saturday 7/8 from an hour before the show for $85 each while it was $189 for tickets in mid orchestra side bought from September when I saw Bette in May. I also have a $189 mezzanine ticket in December for a Bette night that I purchased in May. Best wishes to everyone at the Shubert today and also to Bette who hopefully gets better soon.
And the Bette tickets went up since you saw it. I was looking for non-premium -- I could theoretically do it, but I consider this demand based pricing to be extortion -- and was able to find a couple for $229. The point: not only are you right, you arte even righter than you thought.
"
Seriously. Extortion and greed on behalf of the producers. . I adore Bette. I have now seen her in the show a few times and going a few times more. But I am lucky in life that I can treat myself to such luxuries. Not everyone can. And for those of you who can't... I tell you... DONNA MURPHY IS FABULOUS. If you love Bette then treat yourself. You will love her in it and years from now you will remember you got to see Bette. If it is too expensive for you or your not that hardcore of a fan then go see Donna.
HUSSY POWER!
------ HUSSY POWER!
#57
Posted: 7/19/17 at 6:13pm
802AFM said: "Linda was commanding. She owned it.
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I am sure she is fine. But the audience wasn't loving today.
Updated On: 7/19/17 at 06:13 PM
#58
Posted: 7/19/17 at 6:16pm
Linda was commanding. She owned it.
Rightly so. She has the Broadway creds to do so. Sadly, the entire audience has no idea about any of this so I'm sure they felt like they were watching a community theatre actress hence their alleged subdued reaction this afternoon. The ensemble were playing the show in their Bette/Donna mode which I'm sure fell flat opposite Linda due to the audience's reception.
#59
Posted: 7/19/17 at 6:38pm
I wish I could tell which commenters were actually there for the matinee today.
#60
Posted: 7/19/17 at 6:43pm
I'd love to hear an honest report about Linda. I love Bette but Donna was the best for me. Everyone talks about Bette's charm, but when I saw Donna she actually mangaged to create a real woman. It was fantastic. Bette I'm sure is good in her own way. I just wish we could all love the dollys without getting defensive of our favorites.
#61
Posted: 7/19/17 at 6:54pm
I adore Linda and I'm also anxiously waiting to hear reports!
#62
Posted: 7/19/17 at 6:55pm
Who is getting defensive? And so you didn't see Bette? I'm confused.
HUSSY POWER!
------ HUSSY POWER!
#63
Posted: 7/19/17 at 7:06pm
I love Bette but Donna was the best for me. Everyone talks about Bette's charm, but when I saw Donna she actually mangaged to create a real woman. It was fantastic. Bette I'm sure is good in her own way.
No entiendo. Did you see Bette or not?
#64
Posted: 7/19/17 at 7:12pm
This is why I bought tickets for January 14th. If there's one day Bette's not going to miss, it's the last one
#67
Posted: 7/19/17 at 7:56pm
It seems from recent Instagram posts that Bette's back on tonight...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWv0Bs5lnSt/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWvyFmLBYX4/
#68
Posted: 7/19/17 at 7:59pm
Seems like she's back on:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWv1SWxF33U/?tagged=hellodolly
#69
Posted: 7/19/17 at 8:01pm
At the theatre right now and Bette is ON tonight!!
#70
Posted: 7/19/17 at 8:02pm
DAME said: "Who is getting defensive? And so you didn't see Bette? I'm confused.
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Yes, the wording seems to imply that you didn't. Yet u say that Donna is the best which would mean u had seen Bette in order to stayed that.
Darreyl with an L!
#71
Posted: 7/19/17 at 8:03pm
Emmaloucbway said: "At the theatre right now and Bette is ON tonight!!"
Woohoo!! Enjoy, Emma! 
#72
Posted: 7/19/17 at 8:11pm
For anyone who missed Bette, there's some non-premium orchestra seats on telecharge for:
July 22
July 23
July 28
#73
Posted: 7/19/17 at 8:13pm
Nick Barasch is at the show tonight. He tweeted that Sally Field and Nicole Kidman were in front of him chatting.
#74
Posted: 7/19/17 at 8:14pm
8:05pm on stage behind the red curtain at the Shubert Theatre in New York City. Bette Midler and the ensemble is getting into their places for the opening Act 1 number as the HELLO, DOLLY! Overture plays to sporadic moments of applause from the excited audience.
Bette Midler (approaching Linda Mugleston standing stage right): How'd this afternoon go?
Linda Mugleston: Girl, don't ask. Never again.
#75
Posted: 7/19/17 at 8:24pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "8:05pm on stage behind the red curtain at the Shubert Theatre in New York City. Bette Midler and the ensemble is getting into their places for the opening Act 1 number as the HELLO, DOLLY! Overture plays to sporadic moments of applause from the excited audience.
Bette Midler (approaching Linda Mugleston standing stage right): How'd this afternoon go?
Linda Mugleston: Girl, don't ask. Never again.
"
That made me laugh so hard.
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