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Hello, Dolly! - 1965 West End History , Info & More


Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Catherine Street London WC2B 5JB London

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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Marilyn Maye To Return To 54 Below This Thanksgiving
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 30, 2026


54 Below is set to welcome back Marilyn Maye this Fall. Her previous engagements at 54 Below have been acclaimed, with rave reviews. For Marilyn’s Thanksgiving performance on Thursday, November 26, the regular menu will be replaced.

Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026


Broadway performer Sondra Lee died of natural causes in her New York City apartment at age 97. Throughout her nine-decade career, Lee won awards as a dancer, actor, teacher, author, stage director, playwright, theatre and film consultant and painter.

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025


While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Jennifer Lopez-Produced CINDERELLA Series To Be Released on Disney+
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 21, 2025


Jennifer Lopez's Cinderella has found a home at Disney+. The new series adaptation of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, produced by Lopez's Nuyorican Productions, Concord Theatricals, and Skydance TV, will be released on Disney's streaming platform.

EGOT Explained: Who Has Joined the Elite Group and Who Is Close to Making History?
by Sidney Paterra - May 26, 2025


Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

Who Are the Most Tony-Nominated People of All Time?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 18, 2025


This time, the reader question was: Who Are the Most Tony-Nominated People of All Time? Audra McDonald now holds the record for the most-nominated performer, but do you know who has the most ever?

The Group Rep To Present DRAT! THE CAT! 
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025


The Group Rep will present the West Coast Premiere of the musical, Drat! The Cat! featuring a book and lyrics by Ira Levin (Rosemary's Baby, The Boys from Brazil, The Stepford Wives, Deathtrap), and music by Milton Schafer.

Ann Kittredge Joins Judy Kaye, Christine Andreas, Walter Willison, and Adrienne Angel in HIGH SPIRITS at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2025


The full cast has been announced for 54 Below's High Spirits: The 60th Anniversary Concert of an Improbable Musical Comedy. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Will Launch New North American Tour in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024


The Sound of Music is hitting the road for a new North American tour, kicking off 65 year after its original stage debut. The production will kick off at the Kennedy Center in September 2025.

Judy Kaye & Christine Andreas to Star in HIGH SPIRITS 60th Anniversary Concert In January
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024


54 Below will present High Spirits: The 60th Anniversary Concert of an Improbable Musical Comedy. Learn more about the concert and how to get tickets here!

Interview: Mason McCulley's Homage to Mom & Carole in CAROLE COOK DIED FOR MY SINS
by Gil Kaan - Oct 14, 2024


Mason McCulley world premieres his Carole Cook Died For My Sins October 24, 2024 at the Skylight Theatre (with previews beginning October 20th). Cameron Watson directs the three-week engagement of this one-man show.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024


54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: Hello, Jodi! It's a Match Made in Heaven with Encore! Performing Arts in HELLO, DOLLY!
by Albert Gutierrez - Jun 21, 2024


Encore! Performing Arts’ production of HELLO, DOLLY! leans heavily into the relentless optimism and good time that’s made the musical a classic. They’ve crafted together a show which takes advantage of every aspect of its production, from the costumes to the orchestrations to the simple power of a Look from the lead.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES Will Conclude its at New World Stages in June
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024


A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other classic pop hits of the 1960s, will conclude its Off-Broadway run, as scheduled, with the matinee on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at New World Stages.

Hattie Winston, Emily Yancy To Read HAVING OUR SAY For LA Inner City Cultural Center At The Kirk Douglas Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2024


Join Emily Yancy and Hattie Winston for a special one-off reading of HAVING OUR SAY at the Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES to Offer $19.65 Limited-Time In-Person Rush Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024


Limited-time, in-person rush tickets are now available for A Sign of the Times. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for 60s Musical A SIGN OF THE TIMES
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 29, 2024


Rehearsals are now underway for A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other classic pop hits of the 1960s. BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes with the cast below!

Photo: Rehearsals Begin for A SIGN OF THE TIMES at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024


A Sign of the Times will play at New World Stages this winter. See a photo from the first rehearsal below!

The Rise and Fall of Movie Musicals- A Statistical Analysis
by Daniel Parris - Jan 5, 2024


Check out a full analysis of the history of movie musicals, with supporting facts from box office analysis to ratings, budgets, search traffic and more!

A SIGN OF THE TIMES to Play at New World Stages Starring Chilina Kennedy, Justin Matthew Sargent & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other classic pop hits of the 1960s, will play a commercial engagement beginning March 4, 2024

Chilina Kennedy, Crystal Lucas-Perry & More to Star in A SIGN OF THE TIMES at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


Chilina Kennedy, Ryan Silverman, Justin Matthew Sargent and Crystal Lucas-Perry will star in A Sign of the Times featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield and more. Off-Broadway.

Hello, Gorgeous: FUNNY GIRL is Produced for the First Time in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 13, 2023


Funny Girl gets a Brazilian production directed by Barchilon, starring Giulia Nadruz and Eriberto Leao as protagonists. With score by J. Styne, and lyrics by B. Merrill, the semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, featuring her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein.

Bucks County Playhouse to Offer Charter Bus Trips From NYC For BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Starring Kate Baldwin
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023


Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is offering a special opportunity for New York City area theatre lovers to see its acclaimed production of “The Bridges of Madison County” starring Kate Baldwin (“Finnian's Rainbow,” “Hello, Dolly!') and Nicholas Rodriquez (“Tarzan,” “The Sound of Music” national tour) with a new, bus and theater package.

Bringing Together a Shakespeare Classic and Songs by Cole Porter KISS ME, KATE! Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Aug 16, 2023


Kiss Me, Kate! is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack ,with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story involves the production of a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi.

Photos: See Kate Baldwin & Nicholas Rodriguez in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2023


Get a sneak peek at Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez in the Tony-winning musical, 'The Bridges of Madison County' at Bucks County Playhouse.

Hello, Dolly! History

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

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