HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Cfried
Broadway Star Joined: 9/15/16
#1HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 6:14pm
BroadwayWorld lists The Prom as being an upcoming tenant at the Shubert (not a Shubert house, but THE Shubert) on the page below.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/shows/theatre.php?theatre_id=5075
Could Hello, Dolly! wrap up performances this summer, making room for The Prom next fall? They're selling tickets through July 15th.
#2HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 6:18pmShubert as in a Shubert theater. The Prom going to the Shubert would be the stupidest decision ever. It’ll most likely be at a theater like the Jacobs or Golden.
#3HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 6:19pm
Cfried said: "They're selling tickets through July 15th."
I think that is just when Peters is scheduled through, but no way to know if that is the end of Dolly.
BWW thinks tributes is a verb, so I take a lot of their reporting with hesitation.
Cfried
Broadway Star Joined: 9/15/16
#4HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 6:19pm
I agree it would be a strange decision, but it's listed specifically under THE Shubert Theatre.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#5HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 6:37pm
While we're talking about DOLLY...I have 2 friends connected with the production and they told me there's no truth the the rumor that Bette's final performance is going to be taped for theatrical release. It's not being taped at all.
The dark nights before Bernadette takes over are for tech. Some changes are being put in for Bernadette (Merman songs?) and they'll require some technical revisions.
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East Village
Featured Actor Joined: 9/23/07
#6HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 6:43pm
According to telecharge it’s “coming to a Shubert Theater to be announced”
#7HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 7:17pm
The Shubert Theatre listing has been removed. It was just a listing issue confusing "a Shubert Theatre" with "the Shubert Theatre."
Updated On: 5/8/18 at 07:17 PM
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#8HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 7:50pm
Dollypop said: "While we're talking about DOLLY...I have 2 friends connected with the production and they told me there's no truth the the rumor that Bette's final performance is going to be taped for theatrical release. It's not being taped at all.
The dark nights before Bernadette takes over are for tech. Some changes are being put in for Bernadette (Merman songs?) and they'll require some technical revisions."
O my, I hope they put in the Merman songs! Also, I hope they change the keys to better suit Peters' strong upper range.
#9HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 8:09pmThe PROM just shouldn't take any Broadway house.
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Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#10HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 8:42pm
GeorgeandDot said: "Dollypop said: "While we're talking about DOLLY...I have 2 friends connected with the production and they told me there's no truth the the rumor that Bette's final performance is going to be taped for theatrical release. It's not being taped at all.
The dark nights before Bernadette takes over are for tech. Some changes are being put in for Bernadette (Merman songs?) and they'll require some technical revisions."
O my, I hope they put in the Merman songs! Also, I hope they change the keys to better suit Peters' strong upper range.
They probably will.
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#11HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 8:46pm
Dollypop said: "While we're talking about DOLLY...I have 2 friends connected with the production and they told me there's no truth the the rumor that Bette's final performance is going to be taped for theatrical release. It's not being taped at all.
The dark nights before Bernadette takes over are for tech. Some changes are being put in for Bernadette (Merman songs?) and they'll require some technical revisions."
This is probably the worst news I’ve heard. I hope it’s not true, though I would be interested in hearing what they might change for Bernadette.
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#12HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 9:41pmWhen someone says “merman songs” can you be clear is this your speculation or the rumor you actually heard? I’d be very surprised if they did this (though perhaps it gives people more reason to go back and some buzz in reviews).
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#13HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 9:53pmThe Merman songs came up in our conversation. No one knew for sure. The only thing that is certain is that changes are being made for Bernadette.
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#14HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 9:54pm
qolbinau said: "When someone says “merman songs” can you be clear is this your speculation or the rumor you actually heard? I’d be very surprised if they did this (though perhaps it gives people more reason to go back and some buzz in reviews). "
I'm just thinking of the cast recording which might come out of something like this (at least numbers where Dolly sings, please?).
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
#15HELLO DOLLY Closing to Make Way for THE PROM?
Posted: 11/2/17 at 10:20pmI would love that but not going to get my hopes up. Still disappointed they didn’t record Bernadette and Elaine for their turn in Night Music. I would have never needed another recording of Send in the Clowns.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
