Hello, Dolly! 1964 - Articles Page 31

Ages: 10+
Opened: January 16, 1964
Closing: December 27, 1970

Hello, Dolly! - 1964 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

Suggested by The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder which was an adaptation of Wilder’s The Merchant of Yonkers which was based on the 1835 English farce A Day Well Spent by John Oxenford, and the 1842 Austrian farce Einen Jux Will er Sich Machen by Johann Nestoy

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It Takes A Woman: Bette Midler Finishes Performance Like A Boss Following a Fall in HELLO DOLLY!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2017


It has been reported that tonight's performance of Hello Dolly! was stopped after the show's star, Tony Award winner, Bette Midler fell from a moving set piece during the show.

Tickets on Sale NOW for Bernadette Peters in HELLO, DOLLY!, CAROUSEL, THE ICEMAN COMETH and More
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2017


Tickets are now on sale for four of the most anticipated shows on Broadway this season: Bernadette Peters in HELLO, DOLLY!; Glenda Jackson, Laurie Metcalf, and Alison Pill in Edward Albee's THREE TALL WOMEN; Joshua Henry, Jessie Mueller, and Renee Fleming in Rogers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL; and Denzel Washington in Eugene O'Neill's THE ICEMAN COMETH. Plus, group sales start up for Aaron Sorkin's new adaptation of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD.

Tickets on Sale Tomorrow for Bernadette Peters in HELLO, DOLLY! and More
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017


Tickets go in sale tomorrow, September 9, at 10 a.m. for four of the most anticipated shows on Broadway this season: Bernadette Peters in HELLO, DOLLY!; Glenda Jackson, Laurie Metcalf, and Alison Pill in Edward Albee's THREE TALL WOMEN; Joshua Henry, Jessie Mueller, and Renee Fleming in Rogers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL; and Denzel Washington in Eugene O'Neill's THE ICEMAN COMETH.

Gavin Creel and Kate Baldwin to Extend Runs in HELLO, DOLLY!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017


Producer Scott Rudin announced today that Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel and Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin have extended their runs in the most successful and beloved Broadway production of the year: Hello, Dolly!

From West End to Broadway: Meet HELLO, DOLLY!'s New Barnaby, Charlie Stemp!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 7, 2017


As BroadwayWorld reported this morning, Charlie Stemp will make his Broadway debut as Barnaby Tucker in the most successful and beloved Broadway production of the year: Hello, Dolly!. Mr. Stemp will begin performances opposite the previously announced stars Bernadette Peters and Victor Garber on Saturday evening, January 20, 2018, prior to a Thursday, February 22 opening night. Taylor Trensch will play his final performance as Barnaby Tucker on Sunday, January 14.

West End Star Charlie Stemp to Make his Broadway Debut in HELLO, DOLLY!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017


Producer Scott Rudin announced today that Charlie Stemp will make his Broadway debut as Barnaby Tucker in the most successful and beloved Broadway production of the year: Hello, Dolly!.

Welcome Dearies! Meet HELLO, DOLLY!'s New Stars
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2017


It was recently announced that three-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters will take over as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly!, opposite Victor Garber as Horace Vandergelder. Ms. Peters will begin performances Saturday evening, January 20, 2018, prior to a Thursday, February 22 opening night. A new block of tickets goes on sale, via Telecharge.com and Shubert Theatre box office, Saturday, September 9, at 10:00 A.M. (ET). Check out some videos of past performances by the new stars!

HELLO DOLLY!'s Donna Murphy Sets Final Performance Date; Peters to Perform 8 Shows a Week
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 6, 2017


BWW has learned that Tony Award-winning actress Donna Murphy will play her final performance as Dolly Gallagher Levi in HELLO DOLLY!

Confirmed! Victor Garber Will Star with Bernadette Peters in HELLO, DOLLY!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017


Producer Scott Rudin announced today that four-time Tony Award® nominee and six-time Emmy Award® nominee Victor Garber will return to Broadway in the role of Horace Vandergelder, opposite Bernadette Peters, in the hottest production of the year: Michael Stewart and Jerry Herman's beloved musical Hello, Dolly!. 

VIDEO: Bette Midler Contemplates Return to Broadway Following HELLO, DOLLY!
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 7, 2017


Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winner Bette Midler spoke to Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to explain why she decided to re-release her 1972 debut album, 'The Divine Miss M,' and reveal whether she plans to perform on Broadway again following the success of the Tony winning revival of HELLO, DOLLY!

VIDEO: Joy Behar Reveals She Was Asked to Star in HELLO DOLLY! On Tour; Find Out If She Accepted
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 4, 2017


On this morning's THE VIEW, co-host Joy Behar  revealed that she had been asked to star in the iconic musical HELLO DOLLY on tour.

Bette Midler Confirms Final Bow in Broadway's HELLO, DOLLY!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2017


HELLO, DOLLY! has confirmed that legendary star Bette Midler will officially depart the Broadway show on January 14th. No details yet on any potential replacement or other future plans for the hit production, but BroadwayWorld will keep you updated!

VIDEO: Marisa Tomei Talks Broadway Influences; Cat Deeley Gushes on HELLO DOLLY
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 27, 2017


On yesterday's LIVE, guest co-host Cat Deeley talked about seeing the Tony-winning revival of HELLO DOLLY on Broadway and watching former 'So You Think You Can Dance' contestants perform in the cast.

HELLO, DOLLY! Beats Its Own Record For Highest Gross In Shubert Organization History
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2017


The new Broadway production of Hello, Dolly! starring Bette Midler just had its best week ever on the heels of its four Tony Award wins, including Best Revival of a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical (Ms. Midler), Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Gavin Creel), and Best Costume Design of a Musical (Santo Loquasto). 

VIDEO: Bette Midler Keeps Talkin' Backstage with More HELLO, DOLLY Thanks
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 12, 2017


Just last night, Bette Midler won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Hello, Dolly!. After she wrapped up her epic acceptance speech onstage, she continued backstage with the press. Check out what she had to say below!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN y HELLO, DOLLY! vencedores de los Tony 2017
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 12, 2017


6 premios para DEAR EVAN HANSEN incluyendo Mejor Musical y 4 para HELLO, DOLLY! incluyendo Mejor Revival en la ceremonia presentada por Kevin Spacey

VIDEO: HELLO DOLLY's David Hyde Pierce Performs on THE TONYS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 11, 2017


HELLO DOLLY's David Hyde Pierce performed 'Penny in my Pocket' on tonight's TONY AWARDS. The actor portrays Horace Vangergelder in the hit revival. Watch the performance below.

BWW Reader Poll: What Should HELLO, DOLLY! Do on the Tony Awards?
by Alan Henry - May 31, 2017


BroadwayWorld is asking our readers: What Should HELLO, DOLLY! Do on the Tony Awards? Take the poll below to make your voice heard, or chime in below in the comments!

HELLO DOLLY! Opens 6/9 at Abbeville Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2017


Hello Dolly is the opening production of the 39th Summer Theatre Season at the Abbeville Opera House with performances on Friday and Saturday at 8pm on June 9, 10, 16, 17 and 23. There will be three Saturday matinees at 3pm on June 10, 17 and 24. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and military and $10 for students.

VIDEO: HELLO, DOLLY!'s Bette Midler Featured on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Julie Musbach - May 21, 2017


BWW has learned that CBS SUNDAY MORNING anchor Jane Pauley will sit down with legendary actress Bette Midler, now starring in the hit Broadway revival of HELLO DOLLY.

DVR Alert: HELLO, DOLLY!'s Bette Midler to Be Featured on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2017


BWW has learned that CBS SUNDAY MORNING anchor Jane Pauley will sit down with legendary actress Bette Midler, now starring in the hit Broadway revival of HELLO DOLLY.

Carolee Carmello, HELLO, DOLLY!, Tony Awards Get the Spotlight This Spring/Summer on NPR's BROADWAY TO MAIN STREET
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2017


In May, June & July the NPR Program "Broadway to Main Street" hosted by Laurence Maslon which airs Sundays at 3PM on NY/Long Island NPR-member station WPPB/88.3FM will feature interviews with Tony Award-nominee & Sweeney Todd star Carolee Carmello (May 28); a retrospective of The 1967 Tony Awards (June 4); a 2017 Tony Awards Special on Tonys Sunday (6/11) with recordings of all the top nominees for Best Musical and the best musical performer nominees including Bette Midler, Josh Groban, Ben Platt and more; a centennial tribute to Ella Fitzgerald (6/18); a Hello, Dolly! themed show (6/25) with musical selections from Carol Channing, Pearl Bailey, Ethel Merman, as well as selections from the new Bette Midler recording; and for a special July 4 holiday weekend show with original 1776 star William Daniels (July 3).

DVR Alert: HELLO, DOLLY!'s Bette Midler to Be Featured on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2017


BWW has learned that CBS SUNDAY MORNING anchor Jane Pauley will sit down with legendary actress Bette Midler, now starring in the hit Broadway revival of HELLO DOLLY.

BWW Album Review: HELLO, DOLLY! (The New Broadway Cast Recording) is Wonderfully Vibrant and Cheerful
by David Clarke - May 12, 2017


As a whole, HELLO, DOLLY! (The New Broadway Cast Recording) is wonderfully vibrant and cheerful. From opening to close, this music-this album-is just as giddy for you to listen to it as you are to hear it.

HELLO, DOLLY! Wins 2017 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2017


Hello, Dolly! has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Michael Stewart's (book) and Jerry Herman's (music and lyrics) masterpiece, Hello, Dolly!, returns to Broadway starring none other than Bette Midler. Directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, Hello, Dolly! is playing Broadway's legendary Shubert Theatre.

Other Productions of Hello, Dolly!

1964   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1965   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1965   West End London Production
West End
1966   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1967   US Tour 3rd National Tour
US Tour
1975   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1978   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1995   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2006   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2017   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2018   US Tour Revival National Tour
US Tour
2020   West End West End Revival
West End
2024   West End
West End

Hello, Dolly! - 1964 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1964 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Jerry Herman
1964 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Michael Stewart
1964 Tony Awards Best Choreography Gower Champion
1964 Tony Awards Best Conductor and Musical Director Shepard Coleman
1964 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Freddy Wittop
1964 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Gower Champion
1964 Tony Awards Best Musical Michael Stewart
1964 Tony Awards Best Musical Jerry Herman
1964 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Jerry Herman
1964 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Charles Nelson Reilly
1964 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Carol Channing
1964 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Oliver Smith
1964 Tony Awards Producer (Musical) David Merrick

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