Bette Midler Confirms Broadway Return in HELLO DOLLY- Page 36
Bette Midler Confirms Broadway Return in HELLO DOLLY
#875Hello, Dolly
Posted: 2/21/17 at 5:16pm
Well I hope it's performed in the same key that Barbra sang it in, but doubt it will be.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#876Hello, Dolly
Posted: 2/21/17 at 8:03pm
Just learned that neither Carol Channing nor Jerry Herman plan on attending the opening of this production.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#877Hello, Dolly
Posted: 2/21/17 at 8:34pm
"Just learned that neither Carol Channing nor Jerry Herman plan on attending the opening of this production."
They are really really old. So I'm not particularly surprised.
Do we think there will be a cast recording? There's no evidence to the contrary and with this cast, I'd think it'd be a slam dunk decision. Wish they'd announce it soon.
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
#878Hello, Dolly
Posted: 2/21/17 at 9:30pm
isn't it believed that Murphy will be the standby for Midler for the other 7 shows?
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#879Hello, Dolly
Posted: 2/21/17 at 10:08pm
Murphy actually confirmed in a recent article that she will not be the standby for the other performances she is not regularly scheduled for.
“I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed a few times since then.”
#880Hello, Dolly
Posted: 2/21/17 at 10:21pm
Dollypop said: "Just learned that neither Carol Channing nor Jerry Herman plan on attending the opening of this production.
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Do you know why, Dollypop? I can imagine Miss Channing deciding it is Miss Midler's night and making an appearance would only be a distraction. But I don't know why Jerry Herman would absent himself, except for health. Surely he knew that somebody other than Channing would play the part someday!
Last I heard, they both live out here in California, so maybe travel is difficult at their ages.
#881Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 10:14am
Do some of you know why the producers are being tight lipped about this revival? Not even a rehearsal sneak peek and set/costume design concept art was released.
#882Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 10:35am
I think they are smart keeping a tight lid on things.it is building suspense and excitement. They are doing a terrific job with their PR campaign at creating this to be a true "event" rather than just another "revival"
“I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed a few times since then.”
#884Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 10:48am
I don't "low key" is the really right term for what he is doing. They are spending a ton of money on advertising, but like Book of Mormon there can be great power in doing it in such a way to create "intrigue" --when the public has seen nothing before going in to the theatre. Leave em wanting more, they say... and so far it's working.
“I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed a few times since then.”
#885Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 11:30am
QueenAlice said: "I think they are smart keeping a tight lid on things.it is building suspense and excitement. They are doing a terrific job with their PR campaign at creating this to be a true "event" rather than just another "revival"
Since previews start on the 15th, it won't be long until first preview goers give us more details on the show. You're right about Scott Rudin working hard to make this feel like an event, which is absolutely true.
pnewelljr
Stand-by Joined: 7/7/15
#886Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 12:22pm
Sorry if this has already been asked, but are there any discount codes for this show? I haven't found much.
#887Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 6:51pm
Musical Master said: "QueenAlice said: "I think they are smart keeping a tight lid on things.it is building suspense and excitement. They are doing a terrific job with their PR campaign at creating this to be a true "event" rather than just another "revival"
Since previews start on the 15th, it won't be long until first preview goers give us more details on the show. You're right about Scott Rudin working hard to make this feel like an event, which is absolutely true.
Scott Rudin has to hype this because Bette is getting enormous sums of money for doing this show. The show has to sell out for him to make a buck.
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"It does what a musical is supposed to do; it takes you to another world. And it gives you a little tune to carry in your head. Something to take you away from the dreary horrors of the real world. A little something for when you're feeling blue. You know?"
#888Hello, Dolly
Posted: 3/6/17 at 6:53pm
pnewelljr said: "Sorry if this has already been asked, but are there any discount codes for this show? I haven't found much.
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The show is selling out, so no. Only chance would probably be for Donna Murphy performances.
