Photo Flash: First Look at Lee Roy Reams in Gender-Bending HELLO, DOLLY!

Lee Roy Reams is making history in Boca Raton. This is the first time in the U.S. that the title role in HELLO, DOLLY! is being played by a man. The Broadway veteran, 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 through December 6th, at the Wick Theatre: www.TheWick.org.

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.

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: Amy Pasquantonio