Bette Midler's Final HELLO, DOLLY! Performance Will Benefit the Actors Fund- Page 3

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 1/9/18 at 7:30pm

Zamedy154 said: "If she were to not do the 2pm performance - which many diehards including myself bought tickets for at a very steep price thinking it would be her FINAL show - there will be a mini-riot outside the Shubert. I would like to think that she knows that and would not do that to her fans. KNOCK ON WOOD.

If I think too much about the fact that Rudin went ahead and added a FINAL FINAL performance on the same day, I start to get extremely upset. I spent a lot of money on tickets (and money on airfare) under the assumption that I would be seeing history. To say that I was disappointed when they actually ADDED one more show... well... it was Murphy's Law for me. I'l admit.. when I saw that this thread had been bumped, I was hoping it was because someone had posted a link to an article stating the Actor's Fund performance had been canceled.

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Did you purchase your tickets through Telecharge? If so, you could ask them for a refund, and buy tickets for the Actors Fund performance. There are still plenty of seats left. 

[Zamedy154]

Posted: 1/9/18 at 7:39pm

No. StubHub. And for way over face value. 

And my flight home from JFK is at 11pm Sunday anyways.

[QueenAlice]

Posted: 1/9/18 at 7:42pm

Barring some kind of sudden illness, there is no way she’s not doing all the performances this week. She’s been doing the show for a year, is well aware of the demands of the role and has settled in nicely. I’m sure she thinks and knows she can handle doing eight shows her last week.

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 1/9/18 at 7:49pm

I’m not sure why y’all are even worried about her not doing the final matinee.

A bit bizarre of you, actually.

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 1/9/18 at 7:58pm

There's actually non-premium tickets available to several of Bette's remaining shows including the Jan 14 matinee.

[Diva_Dom]

Posted: 1/9/18 at 8:29pm

For those interested, I went into the Actor’s Fund website and they were selling tickets for the 8pm on January 14th. I bought one for $250 I’m the balcony. As of last night, they had a bunch left!!! Hope this helps someone! I’m looking forward to seeing her for the 10th and final time!!!

[SmokeyLady]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 1:00pm

There seems to be a small television production truck parked on Shubert Alley with a smaller editing bay on 45th.  What could possibly be happening?  A interview?  A show perhaps being prepared to be captured?    Anyone around there free to report?

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 1:33pm

According to a friend of mine who is in the show, it's not happening. This guy should know. I'd say more but am afraid it might reveal his identity.

Let me quickly add, I hope he's wrong!

Updated On: 1/11/18 at 01:33 PM

[SmokeyLady]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 1:52pm

There is certainly activity going on there.  But ti could be anything.  Of course.. wishful thinking takes over.  

[haterobics]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 1:58pm

SmokeyLady said: "There seems to be a small television production truck parked on Shubert Alley with a smaller editing bay on 45th. What could possibly be happening? A interview? A show perhaps being prepared to be captured? Anyone around there free to report?"

A murder victim for L&O:SVU being shot at Junior's... a television production truck parked anywhere in NYC is pretty much normal activity.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 2:34pm

My friend just got back to me:
The show is being taped for Lincoln Center archives.

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 3:01pm

Dollypop said: "My friend just got back to me:
The show is being taped for Lincoln Center archives."

There seems to be more of a to do going on than what normally happens for Lincoln Center archives.  Early this morning there was a entire row of theater seats wrapped in plastic in the lobby. Lots of going in and out.  But I think if we were getting more we would have all known by now.  Maybe Bette is having it professionally filmed for her own use?  Carol did that a lot. 

[DAME]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 3:25pm

From what I see on social media company members seem to already be in full costume this afternoon . Let’s hope for the best.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 3:48pm

At this point I don't know what to think.

[Zamedy154]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 6:16pm

Dollypop,

Will you be going to Sunday's final matinee (Bette's last 'public' performance)? I will be attending and it would be nice to know another huge fan such as yourself will be there.

Anyone else on here going to Sunday's 2pm show? 

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 6:48pm

I'll be at the show Saturday night and Sunday matinee.

Are you the Zamedy I met at the final performance of Hairspray?

[Zamedy154]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 8:19pm

Dottie! LOL. Yes! Small world! Great tastes in musicals!

Isn't this board great?! :)

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 8:53pm

Zamedy154 said: "Dollypop,

Will you be going to Sunday's final matinee (Bette's last 'public' performance)? I will be attending and it would be nice to know another huge fan such as yourself will be there.

Anyone else on here going to Sunday's 2pm show?"

 

Unfortunately I won't be there this weekend. Sad, but I'm fully retired now and live on a budget. I will, however, be at Bernadette's 1st preview.

 

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 8:54pm

See, I remembered!

[nealb1]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 9:33pm

I'll be at both shows on Sunday.  :)

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 9:54pm

I'm sure you'll have a grand time Neal. Enjoy!

[Zamedy154]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 11:05pm

Are there still tickets available for the actor's fund performance?

I'm tempted to change my Sunday night flight to Monday morning.

[haterobics]

Posted: 1/11/18 at 11:35pm

Very few, but...

https://www.store.actorsfund.org/hall.asp?event=146890

[DAME]

Posted: 1/12/18 at 1:49pm

So what was going on yesterday? Did they film?

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 1/14/18 at 12:49am

Max Clayton’s instagram Story: “I have 2 standing room tickets to Bette Midler’s final public performance of Hello, Dolly tomorrow at 2 pm up for grabs! Message Me!”

https://www.instagram.com/maxmclayton