Well, hello, Dolly! It’s so nice to have you back where you belong!” A self-professed “meddling” matchmaker and recent widow, Dolly Levi’s infectious energy charms everyone she meets. Hired to find a match for the grumpy half-millionaire Horace Vandergelder, Dolly has other plans. Setting her sights on Mr. Vandergelder (and his money) for herself, she sets in motion a colourful and captivating musical comedy dream.
Hello, Dolly! lit up the stage for 2,844 performances in its original Broadway run, sweeping not only the Tony Awards (10 awards including Best Musical) but also receiving a New York Drama Critics Circle Award, two Outer Critics Circle Awards and a Drama Desk Award. Royal City Musical Theatre’s production will light up your night and have you singing and dancing long after you have left the theatre.
Adapted from Thornton Wilder’s play The Matchmaker, with musical score by Jerry Herman and book by Michael Stewart, the show features many memorable musical numbers including Put on Your Sunday Clothes, Elegance, Hello, Dolly!, and The Waiters Gallop.
Royal City Musical Theatre’s production stars Colleen Winton as Dolly Levi, David Adams as Horace Vandergelder, Dustin Freeland as Cornelius, Sayer Roberts as Barnaby, Caitlin Clugston as Mrs. Molloy, Kayla Dunbar as Minnie Faye, Nilsen Tiefenbach as Ambrose and Chelsey Yamasaki as Ermengarde.
The production is directed and choreographed by Valerie Easton, with James Bryson as musical director, costumes by Chris Sinosich, lighting by Rob Sondergaard and set design by Omanie Elias. You`ll love the charming characters, the legendary score, and sumptuous costumes. It’s a show for the whole family!
Hello, Dolly! runs from April 12 to 28 at the Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster).
Tickets are $20 to $39 and can be purchased online at masseytheatre.com or by phone at 604.521.5050.
For further information please go to www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com.
Free parking on site.