Betty Grable News

No Longer Standing By, Bibi Osterwald Takes Center Stage in Granddaughter's Solo Musical

by Julie Musbach — October 11, 2017

Elise Arndt debuts her solo show SING, BIBI, SING! The Untold Tales of Bibi Osterwald at the United Solo Festival on Theatre Row October 27th at 9pm.

HELLO, DOLLY! Understudy Linda Mugleston Made Her Dolly Gallagher Levi Debut Yesterday!

by Nicole Rosky — July 20, 2017

BroadwayWorld has just confirmed that Linda Mugleston made her debut as Dolly Gallagher Levi yesterday afternoon in Hello, Dolly! Mugleston understudies the role and was filling in for Tony winner Bette Midler for the Wednesday matinee performance.

Hello, Donna! Donna Murphy Joins HELLO, DOLLY! Once a Week Beginning Tonight

by Nicole Rosky — June 13, 2017

Fresh off of the show's four Tony wins, Hello, Dolly! welcomes two-time Tony Award®-winner and one of Broadway's most treasured stars, Donna Murphy, stepping into the role of Dolly Gallagher Levi for Tuesday evening performances beginning tonight, June 13.

Ribbons Down Their Backs: The Supporting Ladies of HELLO, DOLLY!

by Julie Musbach — May 29, 2017

Hello, Dolly! is one of the most famous Broadway star vehicles, and no production has yet made that clearer than the one with Bette Midler's name floating high atop the marquee (and the 'sold out' sign).

'70s Rockers Ambrosia to Play Alhambra This May

by BWW News Desk — April 11, 2017

In its continued effort to maximize its intimate setting, offer new entertainment fare to its guests and celebrate its 50th Anniversary season, the Alhambra Theatre & Dining is hosting the popular 70's rock band, Ambrosia.

DREAMGIRLS to Bow Next Week at Alhambra Theatre & Dining

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 2017

Following the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago called 'The Dreams' who become music superstars, Dreamgirls is a show about a time in American musical history when rhythm and blues blended with other styles of popular music creating a new American sound.

Renowned Barbra Streisand Tribute Artist Comes to Alhambra

by BWW News Desk — March 14, 2017

When she landed a nightclub gig in Los Angeles singing a lone Barbra Streisand song, Sharon Owens didn't realize at the time that she was to become a pioneer in the music tribute business.

Musicals Tonight! Announces Casting for Cole Porter's DU BARRY WAS A LADY

by BWW News Desk — March 6, 2017

Musicals Tonight! has announced the full cast for its production of Du Barry Was a Lady (1939), featuring music and lyrics by Cole Porter and originally starring Bert Lahr, Ethel Merman and Betty Grable.

The Ladies of HELLO, DOLLY! Stand Up for Women's Rights

by Julie Musbach — January 21, 2017

Cast members from the highly anticipated Broadway revival of HELLO, DOLLY joined women across the nation in support of women's rights today.

Up on the Marquee: HELLO, DOLLY!, Starring Bette Midler!

by Walter McBride — January 6, 2017

Directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle, Hello, Dolly! will begin performances at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) on March 15, 2017, with an official opening night of April 20, 2017.

Broadway's Booth Family Takes the Stage in COME BLOW YOUR HORN at Alhambra

by BWW News Desk — January 4, 2017

If there is a 'leading family' of Jacksonville theater, it may very well be the Booth family.

Broadway's Booth Family to Take the Stage in COME BLOW YOUR HORN at Alhambra

by BWW News Desk — December 28, 2016

If there is a 'leading family' of Jacksonville theater, it may very well be the Booth family.

Bette Midler Talks HELLO DOLLY! Broadway Revival: 'It's A Tall Order!'

by Caryn Robbins — December 19, 2016

Marilyn Monroe Signed Portrait from GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES Sells for Nearly $25K at Auction

by Movies News Desk — December 16, 2016

A Marilyn Monroe signed photograph sold to $24,959 according to Massachusetts-based RR Auction.

Alhambra Launches 50th Anniversary Book

by Molly Tracy — December 9, 2016

"In late July of 1967, there was but one table - on an empty lot on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida, an unlikely spot 50 years ago for what would become an icon in the Jacksonville cultural landscape and within the national theater scene.

Alhambra to Look Back, Look Forward with 50th Anniversary Season

by BWW News Desk — November 7, 2016

Looking back.

New York Times Turns Down Political HELLO, DOLLY! Ad

by Nicole Rosky — November 1, 2016

Hello, Dolly! taught us long ago that it takes a woman to bring us the sweet things in life, but that's not a message that the New York Times is willing to put into the world this November.

HELLO DOLLY's Bette Midler on 'Hocus Pocus': 'I Can't Understand Why There's Not a Sequel'

by Caryn Robbins — October 28, 2016

In a new interview with Billboard, star of stage and screen Bette Midler discusses taking on the iconic role of Dolly Levi in the Broadway revival of HELLO DOLLY.

OFFICIAL: Hello, Donna! Donna Murphy Will Play Dolly Levi Once a Week in HELLO, DOLLY!

by Rialto Chatter — October 20, 2016

Producer Scott Rudin announced today that, beginning Tuesday, June 13, two-time Tony Award®-winner and one of Broadway's most treasured stars, Donna Murphy, will step into the role of Dolly Gallagher Levi for Tuesday evening performances of the upcoming Broadway revival of Michael Stewart's

VIDEO: David Hyde Pierce Talks HELLO DOLLY, A LIFE & More on 'Live'

by Caryn Robbins — October 18, 2016

David Hyde Pierce talked with Kelly Ripa and guest co-host Matt Bomer about his current Off-Broadway project, A LIFE, at Playwrights Horizons and his starring role in the upcoming production of HELLO DOLLY opposite, Bette Midler.