Last updated June 23, 2008   

Hello, Dolly

Book by: Michael Stewart
Music and Lyrics by: Jerry Herman
Based on the play "The Matchmaker" by Thorton Wilder
directed by Christi Sears

Performances: Feb 15, 16, 22, 23, 24 (m), 28, 29, March 1, 2 (m), 6, 7, 8, 2008

"And what do you do for a living, Mrs. Levi?" asks a character in the first scene of this most delightful of musical comedies. "Some people paint, some sew ... I meddle," replies Dolly. And we're off on a whirlwind race around New York at the turn of the twentieth century, Following the adventures of America's most beloved musical matchmaker.

The original Broadway production, with Carol Channing in the title role, played for 2844 performances, making it the longest-playing Broadway musical of its time. Winner of 10 Tony Awards , the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Musical and many other awards.

Classic musical hits include Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back, Before the Parade Passes By, Elegance, It Only Takes A Moment and So Long, Dearie, as well as the unforgettable title tune.

Suitable for all ages.

Cast of characters

• Harriet Nixon - Dolly Levi
• Ed Beaudry - Horace Vandergelder
• Mat Genuser - Cornelius Hackle
• Lance Duddlesten - Barnaby Tucker
• Erin Creager- Mrs. Irene Malloy
• Meghan Duddlesten - Minne Fay
• Jered Hernandez - Ambrose
• Tiffany Welch - Ermengarde
• Rebecca Douglas - Ernestina
• Tony DeMeo - Rudolph
• Douglas Hambley - Stanley
• Jackie Tasker - Mrs. Rose
• Bernadette Feyerherm - The Judge
• Cathy Sams - Court Clerk
• Kevin Nordquist - Policeman
• Cameron Graham - Hank/ First Cook
• Jim Schweitzer - Second Cook
• John daCunha - Fritz
• Jack Peters - Harry
• Luke Hooten - Louie
• David Allen - Danny
• Bryan Houde - Manny
• Children's chorus:Michelle Beaudry, Ara Duddlesten, Molly Duddlesten, Allison Jackson, Taylor Moffatt, Katie Beth Sramek, Sophie Welch, Brandon Rosevear Wingo
• Chorus:Alexandre Bellemare, Jillian Bower, Maegan Christoson, Sharon Edwards, Nancy Homan, Carrie Jansen, Mirinda Keeling, Megan Lofgren, Stephanie Lunceford, Kim Mainord, Alexa Miller, Marissa Miller

The director

Christi Sears has become ACT's top director of musicals, with a string of successes including The Rocky Horror Show, The Pirates of Penzance, Into the Woods and last season's You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. A long-time board member, she served three terms as president. Christi lives and works in Albany.

Web links

• Hello, Dolly - Tams-Witmark summary
• Hello, Dolly from wikipedia
• Hello, Dolly - Internet Broadway Database