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Review 1 for Hello Dolly
HELLO DOLLY - great performances on the cheap
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Posted 05/21/2013
by candleshoe
Location:62704
This production of the Broadway classic "Hello, Dolly" featured what director Eric Shaeffer boasted was a fresh new interpretation. When in reality it was just an average production of a classic musical, performed by a solid cast in a bare-bones staging. I've seen countless productions of "Hello, Dolly," and can safely say that there was nothing fresh or new about this mounting of the show. As just one example, for heaven's sake, if you're going to bring Horace in for the finale in his wedding finery, then Dolly should be in hers as well, rather than cutting corners on the budget by bringing her back in the Harmonia Gardens red dress. I enjoyed the talents of everyone onstage, but overall, it could have been better.
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Review 2 for Hello Dolly
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- Sat, May 18, 2013 @
Posted 05/21/2013
by Anonymous
Location:VA
LOVE this show! The songs were fantastic and so was the cast! It was a little hard to hear some parts of Act 1, but by Act 2, everyone was loud and vibrant and enjoyable! More than anything, I loved seeing and hearing one of my favorite musicals on the stage!
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Review 3 for Hello Dolly
"Hello Dolly" good old musical new again!
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- Thu, May 16, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Singing of "Hello Dolly" song. Brought back fond memories of seeing Carol Channing in that roll in 1965 @
Posted 05/20/2013
by JeanieMay
Location:Potomac, MD
Enjoyed this musical very much. Lots of energy, pizazz, comedy, great costumes, dancing and of course, great singing! Company made a small stage look large. It helped that we were in center of first row balcony seats. Highly recommend them at the Ford's Theater.
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- Thu, May 16, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Singing of "Hello Dolly" song. Brought back fond memories of seeing Carol Channing in that roll in 1965 @
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Review 4 for Hello Dolly
Good show, not flashy, but fun
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- Sat, May 18, 2013 @
Posted 05/20/2013
by HomerP
Well done show, good singing, dancing, choreography
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Review 5 for Hello Dolly
Great entertainment
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- Sat, May 18, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Singing @
Posted 05/20/2013
by Helper6
Location:Virginia
This was great entertainment. Enjoyed from start to finish
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Favorite moment: Singing @
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Review 6 for Hello Dolly
Hello Dolly was Wonderful
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- Fri, May 17, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Our favorite moment is when Dolly arrives at Harmonia Gardens @
Posted 05/20/2013
by Anonymous
We had great seats in the balcony,.In fact we noticed that many of the seats were very good. The energy of the actors was exciting and their voices were wonderful. The musical was very uplifting, energizing and entertaining. It gave us a sense of goodness and hope.
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Favorite moment: Our favorite moment is when Dolly arrives at Harmonia Gardens @
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Review 7 for Hello Dolly
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Posted 05/19/2013
by Anonymous
Went with a 9 and 11 year old. Great performances all around. The entire family had a great and memorable evening.
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Review 8 for Hello Dolly
wonderful
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Favorite moment: the Hello Dolly number was excellent @
Posted 05/19/2013
by broadwaylights
Location:virginia
highly recommend it, the performances were convincing that it brought you into their world
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Favorite moment: the Hello Dolly number was excellent @
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Review 9 for Hello Dolly
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Posted 05/19/2013
by Anonymous
Location:Salem, OH
"Dolly Levi" has a magnificent voice; one of the best
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Review 10 for Hello Dolly
Hugely entertaining
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Posted 05/19/2013
by DCTheatreAddict
Everything was spot-on: acting,music, dance, staging, costumes. The actors may not have been professional singers, but I'd rather have good actors who sing passably than singers whose acting skills are lacking.
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Review 11 for Hello Dolly
Casting was very weak.
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Posted 05/19/2013
by Thomas8
Location:Jackson
While the dancers were very good, the main cast was weak Neither Nancy Opel, Edward Gero, nor Maria Egler captured the essence of the character nor the audience. Gregory Maheu nor Zack Colonna gave any excitement. The only bright spots were Lauren Williams and the dance company were entertaining. I have seen several community theater groups do a much better presentation.
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Review 12 for Hello Dolly
Where is Dolly?
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- Fri, May 17, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Edward Gero on stage however there is NO chemistry between Dolly and HE! @
Posted 05/19/2013
by Micavity
If you cannot get as a dynamic force as the Divine Miss M--Bette Midler don't attempt this production. Carol Channing set the bar for Dolly!
Nancy Opel is a good actress however, the sparks do not fly.
Nancy Opel is a good actress however, the sparks do not fly.
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Favorite moment: Edward Gero on stage however there is NO chemistry between Dolly and HE! @
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Review 13 for Hello Dolly
Nice evening.
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- Tue, May 14, 2013 @
Posted 05/17/2013
by DHL1
Location:Manassas, VA
Hello Dolly was good. Love the theater - all seats are close to the stage and great view unless behind a post. Seats a bit uncomfortable. Microphones strapped to the heads were a distraction and strangely placed.
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Review 14 for Hello Dolly
Beautifully sung/cleverly staged
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- Mon, May 13, 2013 @
Favorite moment: I really enjoyed the staging of Dancing. @
Posted 05/15/2013
by Drexacta
Hello, Dolly! was a very fine production, beautifully sung and cleverly staged. The choreography was fun and it just was an uplifting delight. Highly recommended.
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Favorite moment: I really enjoyed the staging of Dancing. @
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Review 15 for Hello Dolly
A small Dolly is an oxymoron
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- Mon, May 13, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Before the Parade Passes By @
Posted 05/15/2013
by trcutler
Location:Florida
The cast was fine. The Jerry Herman score still thrills and hums along. Dolly is bigger than life. In a small cast, with minimal sets, the grandness of Dolly is lost. Pleasant and enjoyable -- but Dolly coming back after a long absence should be a big deal. In this production, it is not.
Faith Prince will hopefully take the role on Broadway to celebrate 50 years and be surrounded by waiters (lots of waiters) who revive Dolly from the dried up oak leaf that became her life.
Opel is fine -- but Dolly requires a level of dynamism; it is why Channing owned the role. Why Pearl Bailey and Ethel Merman could fill-in.
This is an ordinary pleasant production: Dolly must be extraordinary.
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Review 16 for Hello Dolly
Hello Dolly Was Light and Entertaining
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- Fri, May 10, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The dancing scene. @
Posted 05/14/2013
by Rovingsaint
Location:Crystal Lake, Illinois
A comical light hearted musical that was very entertaining.
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Favorite moment: The dancing scene. @
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Review 17 for Hello Dolly
Hello Dolly
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- Sat, May 11, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The dance scene at the restaurant. @
Posted 05/13/2013
by 3jfd
We saw "Showboat" with the NSO at The Kennedy Center the evening before, and the singing was over the top, so my expectations for "Hello Dolly" were tempered a bit. However, "Dolly" was absolutely entertaining! The lead acting was wonderful, and the dancing was great. For having a relatively small chorus and orchestra, the music was very, very good. The venue is, of course, so special. I highly recommend "Hello Dolly" to every age group.
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Review 18 for Hello Dolly
The best thing this side of Broadway!
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- Sat, May 11, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The whole show was one favorite moment after another. I was enthralled from beginning to end. @
Posted 05/13/2013
by nansea
Location:Northern Virginia
I loved it! Having seen Carol Channing in Hello Dolly several years ago I was a little hesitant. How could anyone measure up to her? But this Dolly did. And the rest of the cast did too. I want to see it again.
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Favorite moment: The whole show was one favorite moment after another. I was enthralled from beginning to end. @
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Review 19 for Hello Dolly
Thought "Hello, Dolly!" was great
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Posted 05/13/2013
by Johnny888888888
Location:Washington DC
I really didn't know what to expect since I had seen the movie, but never a live production. The ensemble was very small, but they were able to pull off the concept of a crowd of people in some of the scenes. I was really impressed. My only quibble is that sometimes action took place in an area that wasn't very visible from the balcony. Some of the audience members were having to crane their heads or stand up to see. But all things considered, it was a wonderful performance.
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Review 20 for Hello Dolly
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Posted 05/13/2013
by Anonymous
The musical was fantastic! This was my second time seeing the play this year. I took my mom and dad for Mother's Day and they had a wonderful time! I would definitely recommend this musical to anyone!
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