BWW Interview: Courtenay Collins Discusses GA Ensemble's HELLO DOLLY!, Atlanta Theatre, and Giving Back
by Matt Tamanini - Apr 7, 2013
Since it's founding in 1992, Georgia Ensemble Theatre has generally produced a small musical each year, but in its 20th season, G.E.T. is presenting one of the grandest shows in Broadway history, 'Hello Dolly!' Their production is directed by Suzi Award winner Heidi Cline McKerley (Horizon Theatre's 'Avenue Q') and choreographed by her husband Jeff (who also stars as Cornelius), who won two Suzis; Best Actor and Best Choreography for the New American Shakespeare Tavern's 'Cabaret.' Music direction is by Bill Newberry. The show opens April 11th and runs through April 28th.
Amas' Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Company Opens HELLO DOLLY, 5/3
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 4, 2013
Amas Musical Theatre's (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director) Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Company will present the Tony Award winning musical Hello Dolly, featuring the Teen Academy, directed by Christopher Scott, choreography by Monica Johnson and musical direction by Sam Wilmott. Performances for Hello Dolly will begin on Friday, May 3 and run through May 12, 2013 at The LABA Theatre at the 14th Street Y (344 East 14th Street). Tickets are $16/ Children & $20/ Adults and can be purchased by calling Ovation Tix at 212 352 3101 or by visiting https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/9769498.
BWW Reviews: HELLO, DOLLY! at Ford's Theatre is Musical Heaven
by Jeffrey Walker - Apr 3, 2013
Ford's Theatre and Signature Theatre have come together for a roof-raising revival of what might be the feel good musical of the year: their joint production of HELLO, DOLLY! Washington audiences should not miss this gorgeous looking show fabulously lead by Broadway veteran Nancy Opel as Dolly Levi. This is musical theatre heaven!
Georgia Ensemble Theatre Opens HELLO, DOLLY!, 4/11
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 26, 2013
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, will close its 2012-2013 20th anniversary season-long celebration with the classic Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly! by Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart, directed by Heidi Cline McKerley running April 11-28, 2013, at the Theatre's home, the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA. This production is generously sponsored by the Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
Klea Blackhurst to Star in Goodspeed Musicals' HELLO, DOLLY!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2013
She'll be glowin', crowin', goin' strong - cabaret diva Klea Blackhurst is sure to delight Goodspeed audiences as Dolly Levi at the Goodspeed Opera House this summer. Goodspeed Musicals is thrilled to announce that this spirited vocal powerhouse will be right where she belongs beginning June 28th.
Photo Flash: First Look at Nancy Opel, Edward Gero and More in Ford's Theatre's HELLO, DOLLY!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2013
Ford's Theatre Society and Signature Theatre co-present the Tony-winning musical 'Hello, Dolly!,' directed by Eric Schaeffer, March 15 through May 18, 2013, at Ford's Theatre (511 Tenth Street NW, Washington, D.C.). The production features Broadway's Nancy Opel in the title role and Edward Gero as Horace Vandergelder. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
HELLO, DOLLY! Opens at the Ford's Theatre Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013
Ford's Theatre Society and Signature Theatre co-present the Tony-winning musical 'Hello, Dolly!,' directed by Eric Schaeffer, opening tonight, March 15 through May 18, 2013, at Ford's Theatre (511 Tenth Street NW, Washington, D.C.). The production features Broadway's Nancy Opel in the title role and Edward Gero as Horace Vandergelder.
Jerry Herman, Marge Champion and More Reminisce on HELLO, DOLLY!, to Open at Ford's Theatre, 3/15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2013
In preparation for Ford's Theatre Society and Signature Theatre's co-presentation of the Tony-winning musical HELLO, DOLLY!, which will be directed by Eric Schaeffer and runs March 15 through May 18, 2013 in Washington, D.C., The Washington Post conducted a series of interviews with those involved onstage and behind the scenes during the original Broadway production.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Rehearsals for Ford's Theatre's HELLO, DOLLY!
by Stage Tube - Mar 7, 2013
Ford's Theatre Society and Signature Theatre co-present the Tony-winning musical 'Hello, Dolly!,' directed by Eric Schaeffer, March 15 through May 18, 2013, at Ford's Theatre (511 Tenth Street NW, Washington, D.C.). The production features Broadway's Nancy Opel in the title role and Edward Gero as Horace Vandergelder. Check out the video below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Edward Gero and Nancy Opel in Ford's Theatre's HELLO, DOLLY!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2013
Ford's Theatre Society and Signature Theatre co-present the Tony-winning musical "Hello, Dolly!," directed by Eric Schaeffer, March 15 through May 18, 2013, at Ford's Theatre (511 Tenth Street NW, Washington, D.C.). The production features Broadway's Nancy Opel in the title role and Edward Gero as Horace Vandergelder. Check out a first look at the cast in costume below!
Daniel Goldstein to Take Over for Marc Bruni as Director for Goodspeed's HELLO, DOLLY!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2013
Due to a scheduling conflict, Marc Bruni has withdrawn from directing Hello, Dolly! at the Goodspeed Opera House this season. Daniel Goldstein, director of the recent hit Broadway revival of Godspell, returns to Goodspeed Musicals where he previously directed The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown at The Norma Terris Theatre in 2011. Mr. Goldstein will helm the much-anticipated summer extravaganza Hello, Dolly!.
Nancy Opel and Edward Gero Set to Lead Ford's Theatre's HELLO, DOLLY!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2012
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault and Signature Theatre Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer today announced that Tony-nominated actress Nancy Opel (Broadway's "Memphis," "Urinetown," "Teddy & Alice," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Anything Goes," others) and Edward Gero ("King Lear" with Stacey Keach for Goodman and Shakespeare Theatre Company; Ford's "A Christmas Carol"; Goodman and Arena Stage's "Red") will star in the spring production of "Hello, Dolly!" at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The production will be directed by Schaeffer and co-produced by Ford's Theatre and Virginia's Tony-winning Signature Theatre. The production will play from March 15 through May 18, 2013. Additional casting will be announced in early 2013.
Official: GOOD NEWS, HELLO, DOLLY! & THE MOST HAPPY FELLA to Play Goodspeed in 2013 for 50th Anniversary
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 17, 2012
Two time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals, under the leadership of Executive Director Michael P. Price, is delighted to announce its Golden Anniversary season at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. The 50th season includes three very special musicals that are sure to please theatregoers: the charming collegiate comedy Good News will run from April 12 - June 22; Jerry Herman's beloved Hello, Dolly! will run from June 28 - September 8; and Frank Loesser's enchanting Broadway hit The Most Happy Fella will run from September 20 - December 1, 2013.
"To the cheers of many, on June 18, 1963 the footlights were once again lit on the Goodspeed Opera House stage. And now, fifty years later, we are in awe that so much has happened in and because of this gem of a building. It truly was an impossible dream that, from this tiny stage, the world of American musical theatre would be changed forever. Our Golden Anniversary celebration will feature three extraordinary musicals which we believe uniquely highlight what Goodspeed does best," said Mr. Price.
BWW Reviews: Hello, Dolly! 9 to 5: THE MUSICAL Takes the Stage in Dickson
by Jeffrey Ellis - Oct 6, 2012
Now onstage at Dickson's Renaissance Center, in a professional production at The Gaslight Dinner Theatre helmed by Pacer Harp, and featuring a cast of winning performers, 9 to 5: The Musical has Dolly's unmistakably sunny outlook-exemplified by her tuneful score for the show-and Patricia Resnick's sharply drawn characters and situations which are sure to please even the film's most ardent admirers.
Janie Dee Stars In HELLO, DOLLY! At Curve Leicester For Christmas; Replaces O'Connor
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 10, 2012
Award-winning actress Janie Dee returns to Curve to play the title role in Artistic Director Paul Kerryson's production of Michael Stewart and Jerry Herman's Hello, Dolly! This production reunites Dee and Kerryson following their collaboration on The King and I in 2010. The production opens on Wednesday 5 December, with previews from 30 November, and runs until 12 January 2013.
BWW Interviews: Katy Moore as Dolly Levi in The Playhouse's HELLO, DOLLY!
by Jeff Davis - Aug 6, 2012
The character of Dolly Levi is many things, including an expert talker. It seemed fitting then that I would speak with Katy Moore who plays Miss Dolly Levi herself at The Playhouse's current production. Ms. Moore gave me plenty of insight into the beloved character and what we can expect from The Playhouse's current offering.
Brandywiners Partner with Top Area Restaurants for HELLO, DOLLY!, 7/26-8/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2012
The Brandywiners Ltd. and ten of the top restaurants around Longwood Gardens have created a special treat for people going to see Hello, Dolly! Each restaurant has created their own unique pre-theater dinner ranging from champagne toasts to free desserts to special fixed-price menus.
Caroline O'Connor Set to Lead Curve Theatre's HELLO, DOLLY!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 19, 2012
According to her official blog, stage star Caroline O'Connor will return Leicester Curve Theatre in November to star in Hello Dolly! as the title role. O'Connor will reunite with Curve's Artistic Director Paul Kerryson (Director) for the season.
Photo Flash: Jacquelyn Piro Donovan et al. in North Shore Music Theatre's HELLO, DOLLY!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2012
North Shore Music Theatre's production of HELLO, DOLLY! plays through June 24, 2012. See below for photos from the production, featuring Jacquelyn Piro Donovan, Gary Beach, Matt Loehr, Eric Mann, Cary Tedder, and Analisa Leaming!