Spoiler: Hello Dolly set questions.
Spoiler: Hello Dolly set questions.
Spoiler: Hello Dolly set questions. #1
Posted: 3/19/17 at 7:42pm
Saw the show on Friday and the one thing that I keep asking myself is: how do they store those sets backstage. The train - the store - the nightclub.
I've been backstage at several broadway houses so I know that there's not a ton of room in the wings. Does anyone have any Insider secrets as to how they can pack and store these massive sets.
Thank you.
Broadway Star Joined: 10/29/14
Spoiler: Hello Dolly set questions. #3
Posted: 3/19/17 at 7:51pm
I think they collapse and go into the rafters.
Also, how did you get to go backstage?
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Spoiler: Hello Dolly set questions. #4
Posted: 3/19/17 at 7:57pm
As someone who's been backstage many times for the Channing revivals, I can tell you that the train is stored above the stage and lowered when needed. It's safe to assume that's what's being done with this version.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Spoiler: Hello Dolly set questions. #6
Posted: 3/19/17 at 8:19pm
There is a nightclub scene?
He's referring to the Harmonia Gardens set with its grand staircase and the 2 enormous circular private dining rooms.
Spoiler: Hello Dolly set questions. #7
Posted: 3/19/17 at 8:56pm
The shubert has more room than most?
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Spoiler: Hello Dolly set questions. #8
Posted: 3/20/17 at 2:13pm
In the original show the back wall of the Harmonica Gardens was a drop with cut-out space for the staircase, which was rolled into place from the wings. In this production, the back wall is more substantial and that presents unique storage problems.
Spoiler: Hello Dolly set questions. #9
Posted: 3/20/17 at 5:53pm
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but it appeared in this production that most of the big pieces went down through an elevator upstage. I got the impression from the balcony that everything was being stored downstairs in the trap room in terms of bigger scenic pieces.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Spoiler: Hello Dolly set questions. #10
Posted: 3/20/17 at 8:08pm
Possible. Two lampposts rose through the stage floor do some things are being toted down there.
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