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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2017 16:40:13 GMT
So I never saw the original (mainly because I wasn't born!) but can soemone tell me, why was Carol Channing so iconic in this role for people? I've been watching clips of her doing the role and whist funny and a good actress, she is by no means a great singer or dancer, so is she mainly iconic because she was just the first and the role iself is iconic? Curious.
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Post by ali973 on Apr 25, 2017 18:46:56 GMT
I think it's a combination of things. Mainly it has to du with her rather unique (and rather eccentric) style, her unusual voice, and her superior comic timing and chops. There's also something to be said about her work ethic, leadership and dedication to the show and to the cast.
There's an interesting documentary called Carole Channing: Larger than Life which might be a good intro to her life and association with the show. It's on iTunes and most digital outlets.
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Post by digipal on Apr 30, 2017 14:11:49 GMT
I was lucky enough to grab a ticket for this when they first went on sale, so I've just come back from a quick trip to NYC to see Hello Dolly on Friday night 28Apr17
I thoroughly enjoyed the show and as I expected / hoped, it's Bette playing Bette playing Dolly. The Divine Miss M is perfect for this role: I thought she sounded great and her comic prowess and timing just adds to the enjoyment. The audience were so into this, when she initially appeared onstage it was to a standing ovation and rapturous applause: I think there were four / five standing ovations in total
I wanted to enjoy it, I prayed I'd enjoy it and it exceeded all my expectations: she's hilarious in this, with lot's of breaking the fourth wall moments and having asides with the audience, faux collapsing with exhaustion after a routine and her famous Sophie Tucker mannerisms also creeping in. No spoilers, however there's a part where she's having dinner and it's so funny it literally stops the show: I'm not a laugh out loud sort of person however tears of laughter were streaming down my face
Rest of the cast are top notch and David Hyde Pierce is a perfect Horace Vandergelder
So if you haven't guessed, I loved it
I think when she finishes her contract in NYC, there should be a limited engagement over here. During her last tour, she sold out multiple arena's in various UK cities so I'm sure a wee four / five week run in a London theatre would sell out
Can't wait for the cast recording!!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2017 18:57:18 GMT
Dolly Parton taking over from Bette next year
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2017 19:14:21 GMT
Dolly Parton taking over from Bette next year Believe it or not, because of course this is just a rumour and there is no reliable source that this member has provided, it is a very good guess as she is heavily rumoured to be the one to take over Bette. But it is just rumours, nothing has at all been confirmed.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2017 19:27:03 GMT
Dolly Parton taking over from Bette next year Believe it or not, because of course this is just a rumour and there is no reliable source that this member has provided, it is a very good guess as she is heavily rumoured to be the one to take over Bette. But it is just rumours, nothing has at all been confirmed. Someone just told me it was announced this morning 'somewhere' with 'something' saying Dolly IS Dolly I'm too straight to bother looking or caring
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 13:10:50 GMT
What a feat! This week was Dolly's highest grossing yet, for both the show and the theatre with $2,105,473 taken. But the remarkable thing is, this is based on 7 performances rather than Broadway's usual 8 and 3 performances this week were heavily comped press performances.
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Post by 49thand8th on May 1, 2017 15:44:54 GMT
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Post by mosiemo on May 2, 2017 14:14:07 GMT
Saw this on Saturday night and absolutely loved it. Have never seen Hello, Dolly before but was familiar with most of the more well known songs. The set and the costumes were fabulous as were the cast. Bette sounded hoarse in places, and people who I'd met who had seen the matinee said she had a coughing fit on stage and had water bought out, so she's obviously still suffering.
Audience was up for it from the beginning with standing ovations throughout, and they lapped it up when Bette broke character when she dropped a baton. I was sat next to a Bette Midler super fan who said that this was her first time in a theatre - that was obvious when she pulled out her phone and started recording. She came back late from the interval looking like the merch stand had thrown up on her and wore the Hello, Dolly baseball hat for the remainder of the second act. Only thing I didn't enjoy was the clapping along with songs...
Looking forward to getting a copy of the cast recording next week and I've had a big smile on my face since coming out of the theatre
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Post by digipal on May 3, 2017 19:12:07 GMT
Thanks
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2017 21:51:57 GMT
There is now video on YouTube of Bette doing the title number! Anyone wanting the link inbox me!
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Post by QueerTheatre on May 7, 2017 23:30:25 GMT
I was lucky enough to grab a ticket for this when they first went on sale, so I've just come back from a quick trip to NYC to see Hello Dolly on Friday night 28Apr17 I was there then too! Adored the production!
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Post by ali973 on May 8, 2017 3:53:51 GMT
There is now video on YouTube of Bette doing the title number! Anyone wanting the link inbox me! The entrance part and strut down the stage or the entire thing? If the latter, pls send me a link!
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2017 4:11:23 GMT
There is now video on YouTube of Bette doing the title number! Anyone wanting the link inbox me! The entrance part and strut down the stage or the entire thing? If the latter, pls send me a link! The entire thing! Will send it to you now lovely!
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Post by ali973 on May 8, 2017 5:39:41 GMT
Thanks! I actually just searched for it as soon as I wrote back!
Having seen clips of the original half a million times, and secretly practicing the choreography in my bedroom many a midnight, I can see how it's so faithful to the original, but with a few new details to the choreography. Looks like a lot of fun. Can't wait until I see it next month!
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Post by raiseitup on May 8, 2017 14:30:03 GMT
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Post by ali973 on May 8, 2017 20:00:42 GMT
So I've been listening to it. I can't say that I love it. It's well recorded, but I miss that old vintage sound from the older recordings. It's also very banjo-heavy, isn't it? I still prefer the Pearl Bailey recording. Her voice is like butter.
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Post by couldileaveyou on May 8, 2017 20:09:20 GMT
It's nicely done but it lacks energy
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2017 20:15:41 GMT
I do wonder if recording it live, as some of the Broadway boards are saying, would of impacted it? Because I can imagine the atmosphere of it being live would of been electric!
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 10:24:26 GMT
hmmmmm gotta admit, I am a bit disappointed!
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Post by mosiemo on May 9, 2017 11:54:55 GMT
I do wonder if recording it live, as some of the Broadway boards are saying, would of impacted it? Because I can imagine the atmosphere of it being live would of been electric! The atmosphere was absolutely electric when I saw it and it seemed to zip along - no wonder then that this seems rather flat in comparison
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Post by madsonmelo on May 9, 2017 21:03:50 GMT
There is now video on YouTube of Bette doing the title number! Anyone wanting the link inbox me! I think I sent you an inbox, would like to receive
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 21:08:22 GMT
There is now video on YouTube of Bette doing the title number! Anyone wanting the link inbox me! I think I sent you an inbox, would like to receive Whoops, I hadn't checked my messages, give me a sec
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 21:09:20 GMT
I think I sent you an inbox, would like to receive Whoops, I hadn't checked my messages, give me a sec Oh damnit, I've just been to look on YouTube and it has been taken down!
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Post by madsonmelo on May 9, 2017 23:20:10 GMT
no problems
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Post by westendwendy on May 9, 2017 23:25:57 GMT
The recording is flat I agree with what many are saying.. Needs to be re-recorded with everyone on coffee and red bull jumping up and down!
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Post by crabtree on May 12, 2017 20:33:54 GMT
Well is everyone enjoying the CD, newly delivered. I enjoyed 'Put on Your Sunday Clothes', but heck, as I always new, there are some stinkers in this show - Call on Dolly, It Takes a Woman and so on. It's a shame that our Patricia Routledge never played Dolly, though I have a recording of her somewhere as Irene Molloy. I can't remember who was Dolly, possibly Dora Bryan. OK, here's a question of grammar, and it really doesn't matter, but 'Strut down the street and have your picture took' is grammar clunkily shoehorned to fit a rhyme. As I understand it, you can have your picture taken, and, possibly, someone took your photo but you can not have your picture took. The tense is all over the place. Sorry about the nitpicking.
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Post by Mark on May 13, 2017 22:52:44 GMT
I'm going to see it! First proper exposure to Dolly, only ever heard a couple of songs.
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Post by Mark on May 14, 2017 3:50:11 GMT
Wow. If you want a masterclass of what a perfect production of a musical looks like, then this is it, the sets, costumes, everything is divine. Bette had the audience eating out of the palm of her hand. The title number was a riot and got a standing ovation. Loved Gavin so much too.
I waited for about an hour for a cancellation line from 5-6pm - well worth it.
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Post by crabtree on May 14, 2017 20:14:47 GMT
thank you admin, for the reply about 'have your picture took'. I stand corrected, and yes I'm sure Herman did his homework.
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