The HELLO, DOLLY! National Tour Thread

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 10:18am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Broadway-Legend-Betty-Buckley-Will-Lead-National-Tour-of-HELLO-DOLLY-20180212

Betty Buckley!!!

Updated On: 2/12/18 at 10:18 AM

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 10:25am

While I really would like to see Ebersole’s take on Dolly, this is such great news. I can’t wait to see Ms. Buckley and continue my mission to see every Dolly from this revival.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 10:27am

This is fantastic!

[QueenAlice]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 10:28am

Okay the one thing Buckley is not organically is warm and funny. So this should be interesting.

[quizking101]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 10:30am

I'll bet my left nut that Buckley will do a few weeks of tryout on Broadway after Bernadette leaves, making way for another blockbuster Dolly in the Fall...

[Jarethan]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 10:31am

I hope that I am wrong, because I would like to see Dolly when it comes to Tampa, but I cannot see Betty Buckley in this role.  Can she do comedy (I did not see Triumph of Love, but nothing else she has done would indicate that she has done it)?  Also, is her singing voice suited to Dolly?  Hopefully, I am wrong.

I am not questioning her talent, just whether she will be miscast.

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 10:35am

QueenAlice said: "Okay the one thing Buckley is not organically is warm and funny. So this should be interesting."

I’m having a hard time picturing her dinner sequence...but I’m sure it will be fine, maybe similar Bernadette’s. 

[markypoo]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 10:36am

The 1st time I ever saw Ms. Buckley perform on stage was in the London production of Promises, Promises in August 1970. I was 15.
How time flies!

[east side story]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 10:39am

Are there still rumblings about Reba coming to Broadway? I could be wrong, but wasn't the story that a Broadway name would come in after Peters, then making way for a marquee name (eg REBA)? I can picture Buckley doing a short stint in NY prior to the tour. 

Updated On: 2/12/18 at 10:39 AM

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 10:39am

I'm really holding out for Dolly Parton as the rumored "star" this fall. 

[Lot666]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 10:39am

There goes my dream of Ms. Buckley headlining a Sunset Boulevard tour. 

[Cat Guy]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 10:40am

I am beyond happy!  I first saw Betty Buckley in "Promises, Promises" in London in 1969, and was immediately bowled over by her exquisite voice.  In the years since, I've seen her numerous times in concert; and once had a lengthy chat with her at a CD signing.  I cannot wait for her "Dolly".  Wonderful news.

Updated On: 2/12/18 at 10:40 AM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 10:42am

yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if she takes over for Peters for a few months before the rumored "big name" joins the show.

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 10:42am

Damn, now I'll have to find a way to see it on tour. She is such a unique actress, I can't even imagine how she will do it. It will be quite the performance.

[Babe_Williams]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 11:04am

Well. Guess I'll get getting tickets for this.

[DAME]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 11:13am

Interesting choice . Hope it goes better than the last time Buckley followed Bernadette into something.

[BuddyStarr]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 11:22am

hmmm...interesting casting to say the least.  I've enjoyed her acting but have never cared for her voice.  That vibrato is waaaaaaay to warbbly for me. 

[newintown]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 11:24am

I wish I could see it, it should be fascinatingly weird. I wonder what keys they'll put her numbers in.

[BwayLB]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 11:28am

Well I never seen Betty in anything to be honest since I am not a New Yorker. But I might see this production if it is worth all the hype.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 11:33am

Was Ebersole only a rumor?   Bummer, I really wanted to see her in this -- and I don't "do" too many tours.  Nothing against Buckley...just a huge fan of Ebersole's.

[morosco]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 11:39am

Didn't see this one coming.  I love Betty but her vocals aren't what they used to be.

Betty sings Memory December 2017

[DAME]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 11:40am

dramamama611 said: "Was Ebersole only a rumor? Bummer, I really wanted to see her in this -- and I don't "do" too many tours. Nothing against Buckley...just a huge fan of Ebersole's."

A rumor created here.  

[JBC3]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 11:45am

Buckley has displayed comedic chops on TV and in a play or two if I recall correctly.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 11:47am

A friend of mine was an understudy for an Off Broadway comedy that Buckley was starring in. My buddy went on several times in different roles, so I saw the show quite a few times. At one performance Buckley's part was played by her understudy, who was superior to Buckley in every way.

Betty Buckley just lacks warmth and humor.

[David10086]

Posted: 2/12/18 at 11:51am

QueenAlice said: "Okay the one thing Buckley is not organically is warm and funny. So this should be interesting."

I agree. I've seen her in 'Sunset Boulevard' back in 1996, and she was superb in that role. Her voice is exquisite (I have a few of her CDs). Yet I can't see her in the role of 'Dolly'. I think Ebersole would be the better choice. It will be interesting.