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Review Roundup: HELLO, DOLLY! Brings Bette Midler Back to Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Apr 20, 2017


The new Broadway production of Michael Stewart and Jerry Herman's masterpiece Hello, Dolly!, starring legendary performer Bette Midler, has quickly become the hottest ticket of the year. Directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle, the production opens tonight, April 20.

Tomorrow Is 'Dolly Day' in New York City in Honor of HELLO, DOLLY! Broadway Opening
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2017


To commemorate tonight's official opening of Hello, Dolly! starring Bette Midler on Broadway, Mayor Bill de Blasio will officially proclaim tomorrow, Friday, April 21, 'Dolly Day' in New York City.

BWW Preview: 42ND STREET at Broadway Theater League
by Alan Portner - Apr 17, 2017


Just plain fun - and a Lullaby from Broadway

Entertain and Dine: HELLO, DOLLY! and Themed Menu Items by 5 NAPKIN BURGER
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 14, 2017


Excitement mounts as 'Hello, Dolly!' starring Bette Midler opens on Broadway. Stop by a 5 Napkin Burger location to enjoy two special 'Hello, Dolly!' themed menu items through the month of April. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the New York Restoration project that was founded by Bette Midler.

Feinstein's at the Nikko presents AN EVENING WITH BERNADETTE PETERS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2017


Feinstein's at the Nikko is honored to present three-time Tony Award winner-and one of Broadway's most critically acclaimed performers-Bernadette Peters in a one-night-only concert at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (3301 Lyon St., San Francisco) on Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. In a glamorous evening as only she can do, Peters will performs songs from the many Broadway shows she has received accolades for, as well as popular American standards and selections by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, and more! Tickets range in price from $95-$140 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visitingwww.ticketfly.com. 

Call on Dolly! New Broadway Cast Recording of HELLO, DOLLY! Sets Spring Release
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2017


Masterworks Broadway has announced the release of The New Broadway Cast Recording of Hello, Dolly! starring three-time Grammy Award-winning legend Bette Midler as Dolly Gallagher Levi.

Exclusive Podcast: Go 'Behind the Curtain' with Tony-Nominee Anita Gillette
by Behind the Curtain - Apr 10, 2017


The Secret Service might make her nervous but it doesn't stop the wonderful Anita Gillette from telling all in this fascinating interview. Anita invited Rob and Kevin over to her apartment to look back on her Broadway credits including GYPSY, ALL-AMERICAN, MR. PRESIDENT, CABARET, and many others.  

Holy Cabooses! HELLO, DOLLY! Shatters Shubert Theatre House Record In Just 7 Performances
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2017


The new Broadway production of Hello, Dolly! starring Bette Midler has just, in its third week of preview performances, shattered the house record for the highest weekly gross of any show in the history of the Sam S. Shubert Theatre.

Photo Flash: It Takes a Woman! First Look at Bette Midler in HELLO, DOLLY!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2017


As it heads into tomorrow's first preview, Hello, Dolly! has broken the record for the highest pre-performance advance sale in Broadway history. BroadwayWorld has a look at the first photo of Bette Midler as Dolly Gallagher Levi - plus a close-up - in the new Broadway production of Hello, Dolly! below!

42ND STREET to Bring Classic Song & Dance Fable to Mayo Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2017


The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd Street comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.

Christina Carlisi to Star in the West Coast Premiere of MARTHA, 3/12
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 8, 2017


Martha Graham simply refused to quit. Her influence on dance, which is often compared to Picasso's influence on modern art and the impact that Frank Lloyd Wright had on architecture, has unequivocally transformed the art form. She pursued her vision with unwavering dedication in spite of the difficulties and challenges it brought to her life. Which were many.

First-Row Orchestra Seats on Sale for Broadway's HELLO, DOLLY!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2017


Producer Scott Rudin announced today that the entire first row of orchestra seating for all announced performances of Hello, Dolly! has just gone on sale to the general public. 

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Welcomes Tony-Winning Composer Charles Strouse
by Behind the Curtain - Feb 5, 2017


Put on a happy face because the Tony Award winning composer of BYE BYE BIRDIE, APPLAUSE, ANNIE, and countless others, Charles Strouse, invites Rob and Kevin into his penthouse apartment for a two part interview about his life and career.

'JOSEPH', SHOW BOAT and 42ND STREET Headline Reagle Music Theatre's 49th Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2017


Robert J. Eagle, Producing Artistic Director of Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston, announces the company's much-anticipated 49th consecutive summer season at the Robinson Theatre (617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA, 02452), to run June-August, 2017.

Broadway's Hit Musical 42ND STREET Dances Into The Grand!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2017


The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd Street comes to The Grand in a sparkling new production, Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 2:30 and 8 pm.

The Ladies of HELLO, DOLLY! Stand Up for Women's Rights
by Julie Musbach - Jan 21, 2017


Cast members from the highly anticipated Broadway revival of HELLO, DOLLY joined women across the nation in support of women's rights today.

BYE BYE BIRDIE's Dick Gautier Dies at 85
by Julie Musbach - Jan 15, 2017


According to Deadline, Dick Gautier, star of BYE BYE BIRDIE and television's GET SMART, passed away on January 13. He was 85. Gautier's wife, Tess Thompson, reportedly announced the actor's passing with a brief Facebook post.

HELLO, DOLLY!, Starring Bette Midler, Adds Two Shows on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2017


Producer Scott Rudin announced today that the upcoming revival of Michael Stewart and Jerry Herman's masterpiece Hello, Dolly!, starring legendary performer Bette Midler, has managed to squeeze two additional performances into its playing schedule to help accommodate the incredible demand for tickets.

Up on the Marquee: HELLO, DOLLY!, Starring Bette Midler!
by Walter McBride - Jan 6, 2017


Directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle, Hello, Dolly! will begin performances at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) on March 15, 2017, with an official opening night of April 20, 2017. Check out photos of the marquee below!

Kick off the New Year with 42ND STREET at the Schuster!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2017


Victoria Theatre Association the Premier Health Broadway presentation of the quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42ND STREET! The Tony Award©-winning show takes the Mead Theater stage at The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center with a sparkling new production Jan. 10-15!

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