Lee Roy Reams Breaks Ground in Title Role of HELLO, DOLLY!, Starting Tonight at The Wick Theatre

HELLO, DOLLY!, starring Lee Roy Reams in the title role, begins tonight, November 5 at The Wick Theatre. This is the first time in the U.S. that the part of 'Dolly' will be played by a man.

The Broadway legend, who will also direct the show, is joined by an all-star cast, including multiple Tony nominee Lewis J. Stadlen, James Clow and Susan Powell.

The Jerry Herman musical about the irrepressible Yonkers matchmaker will run from November 5th-December 6th, 2015.

Directed by Reams, the HELLO DOLLY! production team includes choreographer Randy Slovacek, associate director Norb Joerder, costume designer Dustin Cross, and musical director Michael Ursua.

HELLO, DOLLY! is full of memorable songs including "Put On Your Sunday Clothes", "Ribbons Down My Back", "Before the Parade Passes By", and "Hello, Dolly!". Come along as The Wick Theatre follows the adventures of America's most beloved matchmaker.

Full Cast:

Lee Roy Reams/Dolly Levi
Susan Powell/Irene Malloy
Lewis J. Stadlen/Horace Vandergelder
James Clow/Cornelius
Jason Edward Cook/Barnaby
Idalmy Carache/Minnie Fae
Meredith Bartmon/Ernestina, Mrs. Rose
Molly Anne Ross/Ermengarde
Christopher Brand/Ambrose
Troy Stanley/Rudolph, Judge

Ensemble: Amanda Frennier, Erin Eloise, Alexandra Dow, Ashley Rubin, Megan Sell, Kayley Stevens, Brody Awalt, Shannon Bates, Danny Durr, David Vogel, Robert Wilday and Joey Lucherini

For more about the show, visit The Wick Theatre's webiste at www.TheWick.org.

Lee Roy Reams has played leading role in ten Broadway shows: The Producers (Carbonell, Helen Hayes & Las Vegas Life Awards), 42nd Street (Tony & Drama Desk nominations), Beauty & the Beast, Hello, Dolly!, Lorelei, Oklahoma!, La Cage aux Folles, Applause, Sweet Charity and An Evening With Jerry Herman. He's also directed two Broadway shows: Hello, Dolly! (Tony nomination/Best Revival) and An Evening With Jerry Herman. His concert, cabaret, TV and resident theatre appearances and directing have taken him to the White House and around the world. He has performed before four U.S. Presidents: Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. Bush and Bill Clinton. Most recently, he played to sold out houses at 54 Below, NYC's acclaimed supper club. He is the proud recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from his alma mater, CCM/University of Cincinnati.

Photo Credit: Kevin Yatarola