Posted on January 20, 2019 by admin
Not just anyone can step into the role of fast-talking, charismatic agent of ardor, Dolly Gallagher Levi from Thornton Wilder’s “The Matchmaker.” It became a classic musical in 1964 when […]
Posted on January 20, 2019 by admin
The first national tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival of Hello, Dolly!, starring Tony Award winner Betty Buckley is bringing Jerry Herman‘s classic musical across the nation! See a chat with Ms. […]
Posted on January 12, 2019 by admin
Followers of comedy musical theatre must surely be in heaven. This week sees the opening of not one but two professional, high-production value comedy musicals in the valley, both from […]
Posted on December 8, 2018 by admin
TAMPA — As the world seems to be falling apart around us and the headlines are all about divisions, we all could use a little time with “Hello, Dolly!” The […]
Posted on December 2, 2018 by admin
Hello, Dolly! is a celebrated American musical. In the current touring production, Betty Buckley brilliantly portrays the lead in this heartwarming show. Hello, Dolly! has seen many numerous stage versions throughout the […]
Posted on December 2, 2018 by admin
Women rule the roost across the heartland this holiday season with two productions featuring unconventional leading ladies taking on iconic roles. Tony winner Betty Buckley is headlining the national tour of Hello, Dolly!, […]
Posted on December 2, 2018 by admin
Broadway musicals have the ability to be as challenging and thought-provoking as any serious drama, but sometimes instead of chewing on a heavy meal, you want something light and easily […]
Posted on November 24, 2018 by admin
It’s Betty Buckley’s turn. The star of stage and screen is getting her shot at playing Dolly Levi in “Hello, Dolly!” — a role made hot again with a 2017 revival […]
Posted on November 24, 2018 by admin
The Broadway and TV star — remembered fondly by many as patient stepmom Abby in TV’s “Eight Is Enough” — is headlining the tour of “Hello, Dolly!” that plays from […]
Posted on November 18, 2018 by admin
Betty Buckley has been a fan of Dolly Levi ever since she was in college and saw Pearl Bailey play the part on Broadway. Bailey, who won a Tony Award […]
Posted on November 18, 2018 by admin
It’s Betty Buckley’s turn. The star of stage and screen is getting her shot at playing Dolly Levi in “Hello, Dolly!” — a role made hot again with a 2017 revival […]
Posted on November 18, 2018 by admin
It takes a special talent to step into the heel-kicking shoes of that legend of stage, the irrepressible Dolly Levi. Throughout the decades, the title character role of Broadway‘s “Hello, Dolly!” has been played […]
Posted on November 18, 2018 by admin
Broadway in Chicago presents Hello, Dolly: With book by Michael Stewart and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, Hello, Dolly takes place at the turn of the 20th century, and follows Dolly Gallagher Levi […]
Posted on November 3, 2018 by admin
Whenever “Hello, Dolly!” pops up on a marquee, the star power always seems to be as bright as the lights, whether it was Carol Channing in the original 1964 edition […]
Posted on November 3, 2018 by admin
Broadway in Chicago presents Hello, Dolly: With book by Michael Stewart and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, Hello, Dolly takes place at the turn of the 20th century, and follows Dolly Gallagher Levi […]
Posted on November 3, 2018 by admin
This week in theatre, Broadway legend Betty Buckley sits down with Dean Richards to look back on the role that cemented her in the Broadway canon, Grizabella in Andrew Lloyd […]
Posted on October 28, 2018 by admin
Before we get into Betty Buckley as compared with Bette Midler, trains and parades passing by, Sunday clothes to be put on, galloping waiters and all the rest of that […]
Posted on October 28, 2018 by admin
Days later, I am still humming and smiling. From the moment the orchestra began the familiar overture, to the cast of Hello, Dolly! stepping onto the stage of the Oriental Theatre to […]
Posted on October 27, 2018 by admin
In a recent Chicago Tribune interview, the iconic Betty Buckley – who’s starring in the first national tour of Hello, Dolly! – told critic Chris Jones that even if she has to “put […]
Posted on October 27, 2018 by admin
Broadway in Chicago presents the four time Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival HELLO, DOLLY!. Hello, Betty! Broadway legend Betty Buckley (Dolly) takes on the iconic roll first debuted by Carol […]
