Betty Buckley "DOLLY" opening in Cleveland/ Casting News ?

[Robbie2]

[Tapping23]

This is the way she went for the choreo. Odd joke to reference a joke in the show lol

[CT2NYC]

NoName3 said: "Robbie2, what a gorgeous but overly huge venue for a stage show.

You do realize that touring productions play houses this big and even bigger all the time, right?

[NoName3]

Of course I do.

[ActorGuyIL]

Tapping23 said: "This is the way she went for the choreo. Odd joke to reference a joke in the show lol"

They reversed the direction of the cakewalk?! Did they reverse direction for all the journeys around the passarelle?

[Flowerlovestage5]

all_that_jazz said: "...Seriously. Is the picture just flipped or did they change staging if anyone who has seen it can tell. Usually a flipped pic you can tell."
 

As far as the title number, the one noticeable change was during the "wow, wow, wow, Fellas.." -- Betty was at the proscenium on the right side (our right side looking at the stage) ...as opposed to the left.

I am sure that when she leads the waiters around for the reprise of the final chorus, I do believe they were going the "opposite" way as in the picture.  Unless my mind is playing tricks on me now.

 

A beautiful production that will now be shared with many more! 

Lewis J. Stadlen and Jess LeProtto were the standouts for me. 

[EthelMae]

Thank you, Robbie2 for the pics!!

I visited two old friends the past two days. My dear friend, Andrea, and my dear friend, Dolly!
Spent two days in Utica, NY.

The show looked so much like the NY show that it was eerie. I cried as I saw familiar faces in the Ensemble. My friend, who I hadn’t seen in 10 years, wept at the end of the first act. She had never seen the show on stage.

Mr. Zaks was there. I smiled at him at Intermission. And he smiled back.

I had a marvelous evening. Mr. Stadlen was like Groucho Marx, which was so right. Ms. Buckley was funny and touching. The last speech before Before The Parade Passes By had me in tears as well as my friend, who is a widow.
The supporting players were wonderful. I could go on comparing them to the NYC company, but I don’t want to!
I wish them a wonderful tour.
Never thought I’d see this Dolly again. But I did. Thank you.

[Tapping23]

The Marx comparison is Perfection!

[dmwnc1959]

EthelMae said: “Never thought I’d see this Dolly again. But I did. Thank you."

 

LOVE your review EthelMae! I’m counting down every single day until I get to see Dolly again! One week from today!!!

[EthelMae]

Thx dmwnc1959! Please post after you see the show. Would love to know your thoughts. You’re in for a treat! BTW, is your profile name making reference to your birth year, 1959? I only ask because that’s my birth year! Feel free not to answer that!

[dmwnc1959]

^ ^ ^ Yup, born in 1959! Looking forward to hitting the Big 60 next year with a possible trip back to NYC and Broadway for a few big shows!

[EthelMae]

Thx, dmwnc1959! I hit that dreaded 60 in January! Enjoy the shows in your 60 new year!

[Dollypop]

When I turned 60 I catered a baby shower for the Virgin Mary.

[dmwnc1959]

After two Preview Shows to launch the National Tour of “Hello, Dolly!” in Utica, NY, the tour has its official opening in Cleveland, Ohio today ahead of an Official Opening Night on October 5th.

Anyone on this forum going to the show while it’s in Cleveland besides me? :)

[dmwnc1959]

Seeing a few pictures coming from the first show in Cleveland. The passerelle set-up looks the same as it was in Utica.

As seen from the Orchestra section...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoXeMEJhd3n/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=qg7p9b3ipdy1

...and the nose-bleed section...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoXfwpHBKRC/?taken-at=3407821

...plus a tour magnet...

https://mobile.twitter.com/theatretragic1/status/1046549586159046656

 

 

[dmwnc1959]

Another one from high up with a clearer image of the passerelle...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoXf8hMBita/?taken-by=latenightwitheddiecarney

[Rosie Cloo]

I am going in cleve. I live in area. I saw Bette 2 Times and love the show. I am a big fan of betty and very excited to see her.

[Miramar3]

I will see Betty's "Dolly" on my 72nd birthday when the two ladies come to town in January.  I was first introduced to "Dolly," starring the wonderful Dora Bryan, in 1968 London.  The following year, 1969, I saw Betty for the first time in the London production of "Promises, Promises". I have had the good fortune to see her many times in the years since, and remain one of her most ardent fans.  My admiration for Betty's talent today is as strong as it was half a century ago.  I am beyond excited to spend the evening with this national treasure!

[BwayLB]

The passareal doesn’t look that bad

[Loopin’theloop]

Is it true they have changed

‘Trump lady fair’ to ‘Great lady fair?

[dmwnc1959]

Rosie Cloo said: "I am going in cleve. I live in area. I saw Bette 2 Times and love the show. I am a big fan of betty and very excited to see her."

ENJOY the show!!! Please don’t forget to come back here afterwards and let us know what you thought.

 

BwayLB said: "The passarell doesn’t look that bad"

Agreed! We’ll see how it works out in real life this Friday. Getting VERY excited! 



 

[bwayphreak234]

Loopin’theloop said: "Is it true they have changed

?Trump lady fair’ to ?Great lady fair?"

Yes.

[rjm516]

^ nice 

[ActorGuyIL]

They finally changed the "trump lady fair" line? I wonder why now? Do they think it will play better around the country. I was, frankly, very surprised it wasn't changed in NY.

[bwayphreak234]

ActorGuyIL said: "They finally changed the "trump lady fair" line? I wonder why now? Do they think it will play better around the country. I was, frankly, very surprised it wasn't changed in NY."

It was changed toward the end of the Broadway run when Bette made her return, I believe.