RE: Hello Dolly on Great Performances?- Page 2

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 8/30/18 at 4:26pm

I would only believe that Bette/oscar rumor if it meant Scott Rudin was going to produce an actual film of the musical.

[BwayJudd]

Posted: 8/30/18 at 4:32pm

Per a cast member, the entire performance was taped for the archives with Bernadette.

[Lily Garland2]

Posted: 8/30/18 at 4:46pm

There's always a first. Bette needs an Oscar.

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 8/30/18 at 5:06pm

The Oscar rumor is absolutely absurd.

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 8/30/18 at 5:07pm

''I was told that only the Dancing sequence featuring CS was filmed for inclusion with the archive.  Not a entire Bernadette performance.''

You've been given some bum information. Theatre on Film and Tape shot Bernadette Peters' whole show, which includes Charlie Stemp, and the director of TOFT has confirmed this.

Updated On: 8/30/18 at 05:07 PM

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 8/30/18 at 5:40pm

Wayman_Wong said: "''I was told that only the Dancing sequence featuring CS was filmed for inclusion with the archive. Not a entire Bernadette performance.''

You've been given some bum information. Theatre on Film and Tape shot Bernadette Peters' whole show, which includes Charlie Stemp, and the director of TOFT has confirmed this."

Kudos with the unnecessary name dropping on BWW.  But as far as the cast is concerned only the new choreography was filmed with one single camera.

Updated On: 8/30/18 at 05:40 PM

[Dollypop]

Posted: 8/30/18 at 6:36pm

Not to disagree, but the Peters version revised not only the "Dancing" sequence, but the Polka Contest as well. That should have been caught on tape, too!

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 8/30/18 at 6:39pm

Dollypop said: "Not to disagree, but the Peters version revised not only the "Dancing" sequence, but the Polka Contest as well. That should have been caught on tape, too!"

Yes!  Let’s hope the London transfer and potential commercial release are true so that  we can all enjoy forever .  A archive recording does nothing for me.  I love your  posts Dollypop.  I hope they continue. 

[Dollypop]

Posted: 8/30/18 at 6:43pm

I love HELLO, DOLLY! and wish that it had continued.

(You have no idea how depressed I am!)

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 8/30/18 at 6:46pm

Dollypop said: "I love HELLO, DOLLY! and wish that it had continued.

(You have no idea how depressed I am!)"

Just plan on seeing the tour and a fun trip to Europe if the transfer occurs .  Be happy this  joy will continue being spread.

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 8/30/18 at 11:50pm

''Kudos with the unnecessary name dropping on BWW.  But as far as the cast is concerned only the new choreography was filmed with one single camera.''

''I was told that only the Dancing sequence featuring CS was filmed for the archive. Not a entire Bernadette performance.''

''Unnecessary name dropping''? As a journalist, I double-checked with Patrick Hoffman, the director of TOFT, to see what the facts were. And since he authorized and oversaw the taping, he confirmed that Bernadette's entire performance was filmed, not just the ''Dancing'' sequence. (And that was corroborated by BwayJudd's post in this same thread, ''per a cast member.'' )
 

Updated On: 8/31/18 at 11:50 PM

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 12:28am

[BwayJudd]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 9:30am

Wayman is correct, and I’m not sure who they name dropped? The director of TOFT? Anyway, DollyPop is also right, they changed the polka contest too, and Bernadette’s title number had additional lyrics and I think, although I am not sure, that her choreography was slightly different as well. Regardless, it all was recorded. Seems a silly thing to argue about. I’m not sure who wouldn’t want both incredible performances archived.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 10:21am

It's not silly to those of us who are feverishly devoted to the show. I'm glad that both versions of the show have been preserved somewhere.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 11:01am

Fortunately, all 3 actresses have had their Dolly Levi Gallagher performances gorgeously captured unofficially so their performances can be viewed by the public, regardless. Judging by the excellent camerawork, it makes one wonder how these were achieved based on the ever-present ushers monitoring the audience at the Shubert Theatre.

[BwayJudd]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 11:27am

Dollypop said: "It's not silly to those of us who are feverishly devoted to the show. I'm glad that both versions of the show have been preserved somewhere."

Oh, I meant to silly to argue against both performances being taped!  I’m also a huge fan of the show and saw all three Dolly’s multiple times!   

[DAME]

Posted: 8/31/18 at 11:47am

Wayman_Wong said: "''Kudos with the unnecessary name dropping on BWW. But as far as the cast is concerned only the new choreography was filmed with one single camera.''

''I was told that only the Dancing sequence featuring CS was filmed for the archive. Not a entire Bernadette performance.''

''Unnecessary name dropping''? As a journalist, I double-checked with Patrick Hoffman, the director of TOFT, to see what the facts were. And since he authorized and oversaw the taping, he confirmed that Bernadette's entire performance was filmed, not just the ''Dancing'' sequence. (And that was corroborated by BwayJudd's post in this same thread, ''per a cast member.'' )
"

That is nice.  I do love how you say it was corroborated by BwayJudd.  Well if he says it is true..LOL.   No insult meant.  Just that he is just a newish person around here.  And that is cool that your a journalist.  I have met lots of cool people here on BWW.  Many well known theater professionals, some composers, even a well regarded music producer.   An tons of great fans with very cool jobs and lives.  Most of them have no need to toot their own horn to bring validity to the chit chat.   And I agree with the statement that a archived recording is nice.. but of no use to me.  Thank god for the wonderful unofficial archives that are out there.  I love Hello , Dolly!  I love Bette!  Bernadette is a treasure and Donna is sublime.  Everyone happy?  Have a nice weekend everyone!