Bernadette Peters & Victor Garber Take Their Final Bows in, Previews: Mar 15, 2017 The official database for Broadway theatre information . "I had a year's run, did 242 . Michael Stewart (1924-1987) scored on Broadway the first time when he won a Tony Award for his Bye Bye Birdie libretto. This show is closed. Scott Rudin, the show's lead producer, said early . Cornelius and Irene are immediately smitten, but Vandergelder appears at the shop door, and the young men scramble to hide. Off-Broadway: SILENCE! In the courthouse, Cornelius admits hes no playboy millionaire, but it doesnt matter; he loves Irene and hell always have the memory of one miraculous day (It Only Takes A Moment). Directed by four-time Tony winner Jerry Zaks, this impeccable blend of spectacle and star power (Entertainment Weekly) smashed house records numerous times, and achieved the highest weekly gross in the history of the entire Shubert Organization. Louis Armstrong Listing". ", "Before the Parade Passes By songwriter listing", "VINTAGE PLAYBILL: Hello, Dolly! The next morning, back in Yonkers, a chastened Horace Vandergelder reflects on the recent events in his life and realizes hes hopelessly in love with Dolly. The transpositions are carefully crafted to minimize range adjustments necessary for the other singers in ensemble numbers. swept the Tony Awards in 1964, winning awards in ten categories[39] (out of eleven nominations) that tied the musical with the previous record keeper South Pacific,[citation needed] record that remained unbroken for 37 years until The Producers won twelve Tonys in 2001. Blocking belongs on the stage, not on websites. TV host and interior designer of BroadwayWorld's "Broadway Quick Change." Tours: Mary Poppins, Whistle Down the Wind. Mary Martin, Pearl Bailey, Ethel Merman, Ginger Rogers, and Barbra Streisand are among the most celebrated stars of this musical, which opened in 1964 with Carol Channing playing Dolly Gallagher Levi, a fin de . Her parents, originally from New Jersey . Cornelius declares that even if he has to dig ditches the rest of his life, he'll never forget the day because he had met Irene. Dancing Dolly, Cornelius, Barnaby, & Mrs. Molloy7a. Motherhood March Dolly, Mrs. Molloy & Minnie7. These awards set a record which the play held for 37 years. Bette Midler (Dolly Gallagher Levi) - Bette Midler made her Broadway debut in 1967 in the original production of Fiddler on the Roof. [90], The RCA Victor cast recording of the original Broadway production was released in 1964. Kate Baldwin (Irene Molloy) - Broadway: Finian's Rainbow (Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award nominations), Big Fish, The Full Monty, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Wonderful Town, and Fiorello! The production opened at the State Theatre, Melbourne, followed by Lyric Theatre, Brisbane, Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, Festival Theatre, Adelaide and His Majesty's Theatre, Perth. [114], The 2017 Broadway Revival cast recording was released on May 12, 2017, featuring the songs now sung by Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce, Kate Baldwin, and Gavin Creel.[115]. His lyrics could be called serviceable.[90]. Associate Director/Choreographer: Hugh Jackman: Broadway To Oz (arena tour), Cinderella (national tour), Sweeney Todd (Avery Fisher Hall, PBS). Channing opens wide her big-as-millstone eyes, spreads her white-gloved arms in ecstatic abandon, trots out on a circular runway that surrounds the orchestra, and proceeds to dance rings around the conductor. [31][66] Santino Fontana temporarily played the role of Cornelius Hackl from March 2018 to May 6 while Gavin Creel recovered from back surgery. Bette Midler & David Hyde Pierce Return to, So Long, Dearies! Ryan Worsing (Ensemble) - Broadway: Finding Neverland, Chicago, White Christmas, Shrek. 225 W. 44th St., New York, NY. Bette Midler, a true Broadway legend, took home the best actress in a musical prize at the Tony Awards Sunday night. It's not worth a thing unless it's spread about, encouraging young things to grow." . is a 1964 musical with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, based on Thornton Wilder's 1938 farce The Merchant of Yonkers, which Wilder revised and retitled The Matchmaker in 1955. "Wind Beneath My Wings" (sometimes titled "The Wind Beneath My Wings" and "Hero") is a song written in 1982 by Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley.. West End: The Book of Mormon (Olivier Award), Mary Poppins, Hair. The song "Elegance", though credited to Herman, was written by Bob Merrill for the 1957 show New Girl in Town but deleted from the original production. Dolly mentions that she knows two ladies in New York they should call on: Irene Molloy and her shop assistant, Minnie Fay. National tour: Fosse. At the Harmonia Gardens, Rudolph, the majordomo, exhorts his waiters to provide even better and faster service tonightDolly Levi is coming back! Medium-Voice Transpositions for the role of Dolly Levy. Evans, Greg. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for "Hello Dolly" 2017 Playbill - Broadway Shubert Theater - Bette Midler at the best online prices at eBay! Creel returned to the role on May 8, 2018. Her other Broadway credits include Finians Rainbow (Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award nominations), Big Fish, The Full Monty, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Wonderful Town and Fiorello! is a musical comedy dream, with Carol Channing the girl of it. Buy it now. Bailey and Calloway headed an all-Black tour in 1967 prior to their Broadway run, which was given a second cast album. Regional: Billy Elliot. BFA: NYU. Horace and his date, Ernestina Money, reputed by the conniving Dolly to be an heiress, sit in another. Making the necessary reservations for the unnecessary vulgar and frenzied touches, one is glad to welcome Hello, Dolly! Yonkers March Orchestra3. The cast, costumes, choreography, scenery and directing all make a VERY special experience! Molly Griggs has been seen off-Broadway in Linda (Manhattan Theatre Club) andUltimate Beauty Bible (Page 73). Cornelius and Barnaby, too poor to afford a taxi, persuade the ladies that walking to the restaurant is far more elegant than hiring a hack (Elegance). Originally produced on the New York stage by. Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and many other regional credits. This non-profit organization is devoted to bringing abandoned and neglected parks, gardens and open spaces in all five boroughs back to abundant life. Champion Five, Inc. The musical follows the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a strong-willed matchmaker, as she travels to Yonkers, New York, to find a match for the miserly "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder. Jo Anne Worley was Channing's original standby but she never went on. Regional: Bounce (Goodman Theatre/Kennedy Center), Prometheus Bound (American Repertory Theater), The Mystery Plays (Yale Repertory Theatre). Closing: Aug 25, 2018, 225 West 44th Street Dolly catches up with the annoyed Vandergelder, who has missed the whole parade, and she convinces him to give her matchmaking one more chance. Original recordings: GoodTimeNation, Quiet, Get Out, and the single "Noise." cast in Tokyo", "9 Original Cast Albums Featuring Replacement Performers", "Complete Casting Announced for National Tour of, "See Whos Joining Carolee Carmello in the New Company of, "New York Drama Critics Past Awards, 1964", "Pearl Bailey Listing, Awards and Nominations", "Tony Nominations Announced: Full List of 2017 Nominees", "Drama Desk Awards 2017: Bette Midler, 'Oslo' Take Top Honors (Full List)", "Outer Critics Circle Nominations Announced: Hello, Dolly!, Anastasia, Groundhog Day and More! Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Melanie Moore of, Say 'Hello' to Bernadette Peters and the Cast of, Glowin! Although facing competition from Funny Girl with Barbra Streisand, Hello, Dolly! Get to know the cast before they take their opening bows! Midler made her Great White Way debut in the original production of Fiddler on the Roof and later appeared on the Main Stem with three concert engagements, as well as 2013's Ill Eat You Last. Regional: Ragtime (The John F. Kennedy Center), A Chorus Line (Maltz Jupiter Theatre), Mary Poppins (Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival), Sacramento Music Circus, Milwaukee Repertory. She is currently seeking a wife for grumpy Horace Vandergelder, the well-known half-a-millionaire, but it becomes clear that Dolly intends to marry Horace herself. Education: Wesleyan University. World premieres: Williamstown Theatre Festival, Dallas Theater Center, Barrington Stage, La Jolla Playhouse. Winner of 4 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical and Best Actress in a Musical (Bette Midler), this universally acclaimed production of Hello, Dolly! 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Gower ChampionProduced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick and Bette Midler (2023), (Kayla Oaddams/WireImage) Evidently, that "discipline" of Midler's paid off, since at 77, she still looks brilliant and fashionably beautiful, combatting the highly-controversial topic of ageism in Hollywood. Put On Your Sunday Clothes Cornelius, Barnaby, Dolly, Ermengarde, Ambrose & Chorus4a. "[90] New York Post critic Richard Watts, Jr., wrote, The fact that [Hello, Dolly!] Fees and availability are subject to change during the application process. Finale: Act One Dolly, 10.Entracte Orchestra11. Off-Broadway:Between the Lines(Frump/Ryan), Other Highlights:Young Frankenstein/ Ogunquit (Igor),Last Days of Summer/George Street (Stuke),Holiday Inn/ The Marriott Lincolnshire (Ted),The Music Man/ Arena Stage (Tommy), andAn American In Paris/ Thtre du Chtelet. [5] Director Gower Champion was not the producer's first choice, but Hal Prince and others turned it down, among them Jerome Robbins and Joe Layton. Cornelius, Barnaby, Ambrose, Ermengarde and Dolly all take the train to New York ("Put on Your Sunday Clothes"). Upcoming television credits includeSuccession (HBO). Green, Stanley. ; Opening Night, 1964", "The Producers Beats Record for Tony wins with 12 Trophies", "Not Quite Prime Time: Vicki Lawrence Hopes to Have Fun With 'Hello, Dolly!' More . The divine Bette Midler returns in "Hello, Dolly!" May 21, 2017 / 10:17 AM / CBS News On the Great White Way, Broadway producers are constantly designing new shows, and re-designing old ones. David Rooney. Broadway:Hello, Dolly! Carole Cook was imported to star, making her the second woman to play the role of Dolly Levi. Leslie Donna Flesner (Ensemble, u/s Irene Molloy) - Broadway: An American in Paris, Honeymoon in Vegas, Cinderella, Chaplin, Follies, Finian's Rainbow. Her concert engagements include the Boston Pops, New York Pops, and the major orchestras of Washington, Detroit, Portland, and Phoenix. [113], The movie soundtrack was released in 1969. The judge finds everyone innocent and cleared of all charges, but Horace is declared guilty and forced to pay damages. Horace explains to his two clerks, Cornelius Hackl and Barnaby Tucker, that he is going to get married because "It Takes a Woman" to cheerfully do all the household chores. Strouse and Adams suggested re-working the ending of Act I, wrote a new song "Before the Parade Passes By" and sent it to Champion. New York: The Wiz. Please consider supporting us by Tours: Dreamgirls, Motown. Bibi Osterwald was the standby for Dolly following Worley's and Channings' departures, subbing for all the stars, including Bailey, despite the fact that Osterwald was white. BA: Boston University. Bette Midler is fabulous! David Hyde Pierce recently returned to Broadway alongside Bette Midler in Hello, Dolly!. Irene and Minnie, inspired by the restaurant's opulence, order the menu's most expensive items. [40], After Channing left the show, Merrick employed prominent actresses to play Dolly, including Ginger Rogers, who started on August 9, 1965; Martha Raye, starting on February 27, 1967; Betty Grable, from June 12, 1967, to November 5, 1967; Pearl Bailey (in an all-black version with Cab Calloway as Horace) starting on November 12, 1967 (with Thelma Carpenter as her alternate); Phyllis Diller, as of December 26, 1969; and Ethel Merman (after having turned down the lead at the show's inception) from March 28, 1970, to December 27, 1970. The song was first recorded by Kamahl in 1982 for a country and western album he was recording. Contributing greatly to this new Hello, Dolly! Add parts in the following order to build the full orchestra: Reed 4, Trombone 2, Trumpet 3, Cello, Violins, Viola, Percussion 2 and Guitar-Banjo. BFA: Carnegie Mellon University. Cornelius decides that he and Barnaby need to get out of Yonkers. Still unsure about marrying Horace, Dolly asks her late husband Ephraim for a sign. 'Rosencrantz' and 'Hallelujah, Baby!' revival, To Kill a Mockingbird, Matilda the Musical, and POTUS. Hello, Dolly! A parade of Broadway talent has been assembled to join Bette Midler in the forthcoming Broadway revival of the blockbuster 1964 musical Hello, Dolly!. Christian Dante White (Ensemble, u/s Cornelius Hackl) - Broadway: Shuffle Along, The Scottsboro Boys, The Book of Mormon. She teaches Cornelius and Barnaby how to dance since they always have dancing at such establishments ("Dancing"). The show album Hello, Dolly! premiered in the West End at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on December 2, 1965, and ran for 794 performances. Last night the audience nearly tore up the seats as she led the parade of waiters in a series of encores over the semi-circular runway that extends around the orchestra pit out into the audience, a tribute to the personal appeal of Miss Channing and the magical inventiveness of Mr. Champion's staging. In addition, she is a four-time Drama Desk, two-time Drama League and Lucille Lortel Award nominee. This tool is unavailable at the moment. Donna Murphy will perform as Dolly on July 22, July 29, Sunday, August 5, August 12, August 19 and August 20. Other offers may also be available. [70][71], Opening night reviews of the original production were generally positive, and Carol Channing's performance as Dolly Gallagher Levi was greatly acclaimed; however, some reviewers criticized the score and the libretto, implying that Channing's performance was responsible for the efficacy of the show. Gavin Creel (Cornelius Hackl) - Broadway: Hair (Tony Award nomination), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony nomination), She Loves Me, The Book of Mormon, La Cage aux Folles. Television: "Law and Order: SVU," "Passion" for PBS, and "First You Dream." ', "Hello, Dolly! April 24, 2017. Meanwhile, in her New York hat shop, Irene wistfully considers pursuing a new relationship, or at least a flirtation, after years of mourning her late husband (Ribbons Down My Back). Polka Orchestra16. Went to see Hello Dolly last night. It is difficult to describe the emotion [the song "Hello, Dolly!"] [58], On January 19, 2016, it was announced that Bette Midler would play the title role in a Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly!. Horace arrives with his date, but she proves neither as rich nor as elegant as Dolly had implied; furthermore she is soon bored by Horace and leaves, as Dolly had planned she would. Training: American Ballet Theatre, The Juilliard School. Midler, who returns to her stage musical . View author archive; Get author RSS feed; Name (required) Email (required) Comment (required) Submit. New York, NY 10036. Dolly enters the store and convinces Horace to take Cornelius as his business partner and allow Ambrose and Ermengarde to marry. Suggested: 8 female dancers, 8 female singers, 6 male singers, 12 male dancers. Opening Act One Chorus of Townspeople2. Cornelius and Barnaby grow increasingly anxious as they discover they have little more than a dollar left. [38] Carol Channing starred as Dolly, with a supporting cast that included David Burns as Horace, Charles Nelson Reilly as Cornelius, Eileen Brennan as Irene, Jerry Dodge as Barnaby, Sondra Lee as Minnie Fay, Mary Jo Catlett as Ermengarde, and Igors Gavon as Ambrose. Opening: Apr 20, 2017 National: "So You Think You Can Dance" tour, Radio City Music Hall. Richard Riaz Yoder (Ensemble) - Broadway: Shuffle Along, On the Twentieth Century, and White Christmas. for its warmth, color and high spirits.[89]. Ambrose enlists Dolly's help, and they travel to Yonkers, New York to visit Horace, who is a prominent citizen there and owns Vandergelder's Hay and Feed. Bette Midler on Hello, Dolly! Kate Baldwin was nominated for the 2017 Tony Awardfor Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in Hello, Dolly!. Stephen Hanna (Ensemble) - Broadway: An American in Paris, On the Town, Billy Elliot. They blow up some tomato cans to create a terrible stench as a pretext to close the store. Horace tells Dolly life would be dull without her, and she promises in return that she'll "never go away again" ("Hello, Dolly" (reprise)). Jul 10, 2017 3:45pm PT. Finale Ultimo Company19. In a welter of dazzling precision, criss-crossing at breakneck speed, the staff prepares for Dollys arrival (The Waiters Gallop). Regional: Arena Stage, Goodspeed Opera House, Paper Mill Playhouse, The Muny. First national tour: Spring Awakening. Carole Cook, (the second actress to play the title role, after Channing, appearing in Australia and New Zealand productions), Dorothy Lamour, Eve Arden, Ann Miller, Michele Lee, Edie Adams, and Yvonne De Carlo played the role on tour. ': Betty Buckley and a superb cast rediscover the legendary musical's bittersweet joy (review)", "Hello Dolly Israeli Hebrew Musical Chana Maron Godik Original Cast LP 1968 | Set The Record Straight, Theatre & Movie Recordings | Pinterest | Hello dolly, Lp ", Information about a documentary chronicling Martin's Asian tour in, "From the S&S archives: Mary Martin, 'Dolly!' BFA: The Ailey School/Fordham University. The Divine Miss M; News; Music; Movies; Sign Up Horace, who has hired a fledgling businessman to renovate his home, spontaneously repeats an old saying of Ephraim's: "Money is like manure. In the standard Piano-Conductor Score, Dolly's music is written an octave higher than the sounding pitch. Bette Midler won our love . There are no elevators or escalators in the theater. The Broadway production of Hello Dolly! New York: Stepping Out at Radio City. ***Song replaced "Come and Be My Butterfly" during Broadway Run. Cornelius, Barnaby, and their dates arrive, unaware that Horace is also dining at the restaurant. Off-Broadway: Bare, Rent. Among many hats, she curates the daily "Wake Up With BWW" briefing, (read more about this author), VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Announces Broadway Closing; New Performance Montage, McClure, Kritzer, Brightman, & Iglehart to Lead SPAMALOT. SYNOPSIS: A meddlesome matchmaker brings together the young clerk of a wealthy Yonkers merchant and his assistant with a widowed milliner and her . HELLO, DOLLY! The beaded gown . Concord offers a full suite of resources to help you put on the show of a lifetime! From 9.44 per month for 24 months. Reprise: Hello, Dolly Male Chorus14. [62] Other principal casting for this revival included Kate Baldwin as Irene Molloy, Gavin Creel as Cornelius Hackl, Jennifer Simard as Ernestina Money, Taylor Trensch as Barnaby Tucker, Will Burton as Ambrose Kemper, Melanie Moore as Ermengarde,[63] and Beanie Feldstein as Minnie Fay. Ribbons Down My Back Mrs. Molloy5a. Concord Theatricals and Fiddler remained the longest-running Broadway record holders for nearly ten years until Grease surpassed them. Nathan Madden (Ensemble, u/s Cornelius Hackl) - Broadway: Chicago, An American in Paris. BroadwayWorld has confirmed that filming trucks spotted outside the Shubert Theatre over the weekend were on hand to capture a . A musical lover remembers the understudy who first captured his heart --- On a recent Sunday afternoon, I settled in to my seat in the upper balcony The next morning, back at the hay and feed store, Cornelius and Irene, Barnaby and Minnie, and Ambrose and Ermengarde each set out on new life's paths. Nancye Hayes was featured in the ensemble as well as understudying the part of Irene Molloy. [9], Sources: Tams-Witmark[10] Guide to Musical Theatre[11] Masterworks Broadway[12]. Bette Midler returns to her Tony Award-winning role in "Hello, Dolly!" on Broadway on July 17, 2018. Minnie screams when she finds Cornelius hiding in the armoire. After a successful season in Sydney, the show went on to play Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne, and His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland in 1966. For an additional charge you will receive for each number that is transposed: 1 Piano-Conductors Score, 5 Chorus-Vocal Parts, and a complete set of orchestra parts. Optional transpositions:Optional transpositions for the role of Dolly Levi are available for an additional fee. Hear Bette Midler sing "Goodbye Donnie" to the tune of "Hello Dolly" in a comic Trump-farewell video produced by the Meidas Touch PAC. Regional:Cinderella(Cinderella/Nashville Symphony Orchestra),Little Shop of Horrors(Audrey/The Muny, Kevin Kline Award Nomination),110 in the Shade(Snookie/Pasadena Playhouse),City of Angels(Mallory/Reprise!). Additionally, Griggs originated the university-touring Jane Doe, a one-woman show reflecting on rape culture in our communities. Assistive listening, handheld captions, and prerecorded audio devices available on all theater levels, free of charge. Since the release of her first album, The Divine Miss M in 1972, she has recorded 25 others, winning four Grammy Awards and selling more than 35 million copies worldwide. Barnaby and Cornelius realize that the wallet must belong to Horace. Charlie Stemp garnered critical acclaim for his breakout performance in the West End revival of Half A Sixpence (Olivier Award nomination, UK Theatre Award nomination, WhatsOnStage Award). During the tryouts in Detroit, Gower Champion invited Charles Strouse and Lee Adams to consult on improvements to the musical. 1:21. David Hyde Pierce. It was the number-one album on the Billboard pop albums chart for seven weeks, the top album of the year on the Year-End chart and won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. She is the daughter of Ruth (Schindel), a seamstress, and Fred Midler, a painter. Original recordings:GOODTIMENATION,Quiet,Get Out. "50th Tonys raise 'Rent' with 'Class' ", Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, Best Actress in a Leading Role in Musical, Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical, Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, "Hello, Dolly! Watch this item. Who played Dolly Levi in the film adaptation of Hello Dolly 1 Blues Boy 2 Stan from BSIT REVELATION at University of Northern Philippines, Ilocos Sur. Irene Molloy a millineress with a hat shop near 14th Street in New York CityMinnie Fay a young girl who works in Irenes ShopErnestina a single woman in need of Mrs. Levis servicesErmengarde the 17-year-old niece of Horace Vandergelder, Horace Vandergelder proprietor of a hay and feed store in Yonkers, NY and a client of Mrs. LevisCornelius Hackl Vandergelders chief clerk, 33 years oldBarnaby Tucker an assistant to Cornelius, 17 years oldAmbrose Kemper a young artist seeking to marry Ermengarde, Mrs. Rose sells vegetables from a street cart, a friend of Mrs. Levis from years beforeCoachman non-speakingHorse two chorus/dancersRudolph Reisenweber the Prussian major-domo of the Harmonia Gardens RestaurantStanley a young waiterFritz, Harry, Louie, Danny, Manny and Hank Harmonia Gardens waiters; non-speaking chorus/dancersFirst Cook Harmonia Gardens employee with a German accentSecond Cook Harmonia Gardens employeeJudge white-whiskered, red-nosed, New York night courtPolicemen several New York City officers; only one speakingCourt Clerk (Recorder) male chorus memberPaperhanger non-speaking, Townspeople of New YorkYonkers BandLodge MembersFeed Store CustomersHarmonia Gardens CustomersPolka Contest Contestants14th Street Parade Ensemble. The Australian production was produced by J. C. Williamson Theatres Ltd. and opened at Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney on 27 March 1965. Regional: Goodspeed Musicals, Barrington Stage Company, Theatre Under the Stars, The Muny, Gateway Playhouse, Music Theatre Wichita. Seldom has a corps of dancers brought so much style and excitement to a production which could easily have been pedestrian. Bette Midler, aka The Queen of Broadway, has vacated her throne, having concluded her run in the smash Hello, Dolly!. Stanley Bielecki Movie Collection/Getty. Dolly Keys: Original (Channing) vs. Medium-Voice Transpositions. Bette Midler won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance inHello, Dolly!. (Revival, Musical, Comedy, Broadway) opened in New York City Apr 20, 2017 and played through Aug 25, 2018. Curtain Music Orchestra20. Ms. Midler would like to offer her profound thanks to the creators of this production and to let everyone know that it is a privilege and honor to share the stage with this brilliant, talented and hard-working company. He directed the recent Main Stem production of It Shoulda Been You. review Bette Midler is irresistible in a riotous delight", "David Hyde Pierce Will Join Bette Midler in, "Kate Baldwin, Gavin Creel, Jennifer Simard Join Bette Midler, "Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce, Taylor Trensch, Beanie Feldstein Bid Farewell to, "'Hello, Dolly! So Long, Dearie Dolly17a. *Song cut before Broadway Opening, reinstated when Ethel Merman joined to play Dolly. Singer and actress Bette Midler has been honored with multiple Grammy Awards and Oscar nominations for her work in films like 'The Rose' and 'Beaches.' In 2017, she won a Tony Award for her . Bette Midler returns as Dolly Levi through August 25th.