Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread — Page 15

ACL2006 said: "Another rush ticket question. When the show is sold out in advance(like this weekend), are rush tickets still available? "

Today’s matinee was on tkts.

I think it does well at TKTS. The average tourist may just think, "hey, look we can get a ticket to Hello, Dolly! finally." Not knowing who's in it.

Does anyone know if Bernadette's been stagedooring?

February is historically an awful month for Broadway and theater in NYC in general. Any skilled producer knows that. I'm sure they've built it into their budget. If things don't improve once spring rolls around (March or April), then I'll start to worry. Until then, chalk it up to ugly, cold winters.

In probably the best interview I've ever read with Bernadette, she admits that being a widow did make her connect to the role.

http://www.vulture.com/2018/02/bernadette-peters-in-conversation.html

She's one of our giants, and this interview both honors that -- her known avoidance of personal queries -- and yet asks (to me, fairly) some hard questions. I think it's a lesson in how to be accessible and still hold onto boundaries. She answers fully when it's about a personal interpretation of a professional experience, a distinction; yet holds on tightly to her private life. Including irresolution about parental relationships and grief. Without making the interview contentious or the interviewer squirm. We all know she's a class act, but here she's willing to share more and yet only share what she is comfortable explaining.

I agree that, at least by Bernadette interview standards, they were quite strong and personal questions - and the interviewer was also skilled to follow up when necessary (even if Bernadette didn't always give back as much as I'd like her to). I have always thought that Bernadette seemed very fake in interviews, and wondered if she was perhaps a bit less insightful/intelligent than some of her peers. But based on this interview I have changed my mind a little - I think there is a lot of insight, experiences and thought going on in Bernadette's mind that I wish we had more access to. I hope that Bernadette might write a book one day. She has been in the 'room where it happened' for so many historic musicals over the years, and has had her fair share of success and disappointment and personal struggles. If she could just open up about it I'd be just fascinated. It seems like Gypsy was very important to her (she does often talk about this as a career highlight) - so that alone would be an interesting chapter for her to reflect on the highs, how it relates to her personal life, and any struggles (e.g., Arthur Laurents; vocal issues/illness). It's so uncharacteristic of her to ever acknowledge or speak about negative aspects of her personal life or career, so maybe it'll never happen. But it does look like she has a story to tell.

qolbinau said: "I agree that, at least by Bernadette interview standards, they were quite strong and personal questions - and the interviewerwas also skilled to follow up when necessary (even if Bernadette didn't always give back as much as I'd like her to). I have always thought that Bernadette seemed very fake in interviews, and wondered if she was perhaps a bit less insightful/intelligent than some of her peers. But based on this interview I have changed my mind a little - I think there is a lot of insight, experiences and thought going on in Bernadette's mind that I wish we had more access to.

You call Bernadtte Peters The Greatest Star of All, yet you have no problem trashing her. I read and enjoyed the interview. She can share or not share what she wants to. She has no obligation to you! It's you who is less insightful/intelligent.

Got an email from Show-Score. They are offering a Valentine's Day special for Dolly.

$114 tickets in the Orchestra, includes their fee plus a glass of wine, beer, or soda after the show at a gathering place.

It is such an enjoyable night.

Good PR to get Bernadette on Colbert! When listing the Sondheim shows she has done SHE FORGOT FOLLIES.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay/VIDEO-Bernadette-Peters-Talks-About-Changing-Her-Name-on-THE-LATE-SHOW-20180206

Interesting to hear Sondheim is strict even with Bernadette about how his music is sung.

On Dolly, she is "having a fabulous time". "It's wonderful".

Jarethan's wrote: "I am absolutely shocked that there is not more demand for tickets so immediately after Bette's exit. A classic, well-loved musical in a highly acclaimed new production, starring a well-know performer who would seem perfect for the role."



I am not shocked in the least. Let's face it: what is there in Hello, Dolly! that is going to appeal to those who think things like Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Book of Mormon, Waitress, etc. are great musicals?