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

[bk]

n2nbaby said: "Bette's Turban said: "Robbie2 said: "Bette's Turban said: "I don't know. Betty looks kind of frumpy and uncomfortable in that curtain call. Looking forward to this. Dolly is such a great show,"




I wouldn't say frumpy and uncomfortable since hersmile is beaming but a very mannered curtain call-bows."

Well you are right. Upon secondviewing I could tell that at the very end she was smiling and beaming. And perhaps frumpy is not the word I should have used. But she still looked uncomfortable. And of course I am just talking about that little clip of the bows. My judgement might also affected by that woohooing from whomever that was by whoever recorded. If you watch the endless videos of the Broadway curtain calls with all three different Dolly's; the joy comes thru. Again.. I am only commenting on this short little video clip which really tells me nothing.. "

That was me that recorded it and I was woohooing due to the fact I couldn’t clap due to me filming the curtain call and wanted to express my love for the case.I filmed the curtain call because I know this board had a lot of Dolly fans who won’t be able to see the tour and was lucky enough to be the first stop on the road.



Next time i me I suppose I just won’t."

Filming the curtain call, if one must, isn't the problem.  The relentless woo-hooing is the problem.  Once, fine, twenty times, horrible :)

[Robbie2]

bk said: "n2nbaby said: "Bette's Turban said: "Robbie2 said: "Bette's Turban said: "I don't know. Betty looks kind of frumpy and uncomfortable in that curtain call. Looking forward to this. Dolly is such a great show,"




I wouldn't say frumpy and uncomfortable since hersmile is beaming but a very mannered curtain call-bows."

Well you are right. Upon secondviewing I could tell that at the very end she was smiling and beaming. And perhaps frumpy is not the word I should have used. But she still looked uncomfortable. And of course I am just talking about that little clip of the bows. My judgement might also affected by that woohooing from whomever that was by whoever recorded. If you watch the endless videos of the Broadway curtain calls with all three different Dolly's; the joy comes thru. Again.. I am only commenting on this short little video clip which really tells me nothing.. "

That was me that recorded it and I was woohooing due to the fact I couldn’t clap due to me filming the curtain call and wanted to express my love for the case.I filmed the curtain call because I know this board had a lot of Dolly fans who won’t be able to see the tour and was lucky enough to be the first stop on the road.



Next time i me I suppose I just won’t."

Filming the curtain call, if one must, isn't the problem. The relentless woo-hooing is the problem. Once, fine, twenty times, horrible :)"

 

OOoooooooook Grumpy go to bed now!

[DottieD'Luscia]

How was Jessica Sheridan as Ernestina?

[Tapping23]

The show was fantastic. Nic sounded great and the relationship between him and Jess was perfectly timed and a joy. Stadlen is a pro. He got all the laughs and him and Buckley played well off eachother. Was truly a joy.
-Leamming was in perfect voice for Molloy. Her sound is effortless and I genuinely enjoyed Ribbons, which is a song I have never liked and always skip. It was like a really good hug.

Lots of talk about the passerelle. The Stanley stage is massive. The set actually goes over part of the pit that is lowered. Depending on the theater the passerelle might become “real”. They fully play and staged like it was there. Honestly for the venues and tour to have that option is smart and a good plan B to have just in case. For me it lost nothing. The technical elements were tight and gorgeous. Choreography was flawless. It was a beautiful confection on Broadway and remains so here.

-disappointed with Motherhood. The tempo seemed slow and the staging is not as farcical and fun

Buckley: is a freaking force. I believe her Dolly 100% and this score sits well with her voice. Funny, engaging, thoughtful. There is no doubt she can play this role. The Ephram monologue was rushed and a little disconnected. However, these 2 shows are considered previews so things need to settle in.

[Dallas Theatre Fan]

To be honest,  I thought it was an understudy in the video, I wasn't expecting such a bright red wig.

[dmwnc1959]

bwayboy22 said: "Here's a photo of the merch booth from instagram!

https://imgur.com/a/hAoHO9v"

 

It looks like a Betty Buckley “Hello, Dolly!” magnet below the purple t-shirt? What’s that very small thing to the right of it? Guessing the red mug is a thing of the past now. I’m hoping they have window cards by next week. :)

[dmwnc1959]

Tapping23 said: "The show was fantastic...”

THANK YOU for the review! Sounds like this is going to be a lot of fun!!! 

8 Days and counting. :)

[bwayphreak234]

Can anyone comment on any specific changes made to the physical production and set besides the passerelle? 

[sassylash3s]

Most of the physical production has been recreated if somewhat simplified.  The biggest change is that the hat shop is no longer a single set piece.  Instead, the door, work room, closet, etc are all separate units that are moved into place independently.

I don't know if the orchestra was reduced - the playbill lists about 5 players but there were clearly many more than that. (Perhaps the 5 are travelling with the tour and the rest of the musicians are local?) The score sounded just as good if not better than I ever heard it on Broadway, thanks in no small part to the Stanley's big, real, open orchestra pit.

[Skip23]

How bad was it?

[dmwnc1959]

From ensemble member Maddy Apple...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoPIOF9B-0u/

 

[EthelMae]

Why were my comments about the show and then asking where this phantom audio of the show was taken down? Come on guys. Over at YouTube there were video clips of Midler, Peters and Murphy. At least tell me why it was taken down. In the rules will I find it?

[Robbie2]

sassylash3s said: "Most of the physical production has been recreated if somewhat simplified. The biggest change is that the hat shop is no longer a single set piece. Instead, the door, work room, closet, etc are all separate units that are moved into place independently.

I don't know if the orchestra was reduced - the playbill lists about 5 players but there were clearly many more than that. (Perhaps the 5 are travelling with the tour and the rest of the musicians are local?)The score sounded just as good if not better than I ever heard it on Broadway, thanks in no small part to the Stanley's big, real, open orchestra pit."

 

[DAME]

EthelMae, I have  been looking all day for your review. Was it taken down?

[sassylash3s]

What a great picture of the lovely Stanley Theatre, Robbie2!  Not sure what it has to do with my post, though.

[NoName3]

Robbie2, what a gorgeous but overly huge venue for a stage show.

Was this originally a Golden Age Film Palace?

[Tapping23]

I’m assuming it’s because it shows the set giving your reply some what of a visual.

-i am not on here a ton and only from my phone. I reply or quote as I haven’t seen a way to just add a general comment.... i’m probably being dumb and just not seeing a way to do it but if that is true what is the etiquette in adding to the board. Off topic i know lol

[Tapping23]

yes. http://www.uticaod.com/news/20180504/milestones-new-movie-palace-becomes-uticas-centerpiece

They actually did a million dollar expansion to the stage to make it larger 10 or so yrs ago i think it was. It is along the lines of Proctors, Sheas, landmark and so on.

[brettcx5]

Our first look at Betty as Dolly!!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Wow-Wow-Wow-First-Look-at-Betty-Buckley-in-the-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20180928

[Call_me_jorge]

Just wondering. Is the choreography in “dancing” the original version surrounding Minnie? Or the version highlighting Barnaby?

[Tapping23]

Barnaby

[all_that_jazz]

Why are they going the other way.  Is this because she can't do noses.

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.

 

brettcx5 said: "Our first look at Betty as Dolly!!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Wow-Wow-Wow-First-Look-at-Betty-Buckley-in-the-HELLO-DOLLY-National-Tour-20180928"

 

[LizzieCurry]

Noses?

[all_that_jazz]

Okay bonus points for thosr that get it... Wheres dollypop.

Well LizzieCurry said: "Noses?"

 

[Robbie2]

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

Was this originally a Golden Age Film Palace?"

 

Originally built to be a movie palace, The Stanley opened on September 10, 1928 with 2,963 seats. Constructed in just 13 months, it was designed by famous architect Thomas Lamb, who is considered one of the foremost designers of theaters and cinemas in the 20th century. His creations include the Fox Theatre in San Francisco and the Capitol Theatre in New York, both now demolished. It is one of three remaining Lamb theaters: The Stanley, Proctor’s Theatre, Schenectady, NY, and The Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, NY.

https://www.thestanley.org/