Mrs. Rose: A friend of Dollys from years before. Stanton had portrayed Barnaby, one of the two idealistic young men singing "Put on Your Sunday Clothes," as a freshman in high school, and as a result, had the music in his iPod library. However, we have dozens of other scenes that you can read. Stanton went to see the revival and ended up backstage, where he was blown away by the Broadway community's love of his film. The 50 greatest TV and movie detectives of all time. <> HELLO DOLLY! - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS (CHORUS) Marriott Theatre CONTRACT Dinner Theatre $862 weekly minimum SEEKING Equity actors for chorus parts in HELLO DOLLY! A street vendor who sells vegetables. There were so many reasons why it wouldn't hold. Horace : I'm going to march in the 14th street parade with the only kind of people I can trust: 700 men. He was convinced he'd failed the audition, when Kelly told him "What we're looking for is an attractive idiot: My wife thinks you're attractive, and I think you're an idiot! Theater Review. Hello, Dolly! Minnie Fay:Irenes assistant, nave, straight-laced, fresh, follower. Style . Vocal range: baritone. Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, and director Rob Marshall share the tale behind making their underwater musical with a groundbreaking Disney princess. 4 0 obj Psychedelic Furs lead singer Richard Butler talks about their first album since 1991 and explains what's really going on in "Pretty In Pink. Stage age: 19-23. !Cl'H"ClcA=yax&(UE38&(lC``* Stanton had already hit on the idea that holding hands would be WALL-E's understanding of a pure expression of love and something he longed for. Mrs. Rose:Street vendor: Alto/Soprano Dance ability: Some, Judge:A strong character actor with presence. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Rudy:Maitred of the Harmonia Gardens, proper, commanding. Before that, he brought his high school friend who had portrayed Cornelius alongside his Barnaby to theWALL-Epremiere. k@H/TCebr"SXccE9d7|nE-l{4/wGF$[j:db. As she puts it, Mr. Vocal range: any. Please enable Javascript and hit the button below! WALL-E,the Pixar film about a trash-compacting robot left behind on a post-apocalyptic Earth, introduced one of the more unlikely pairings in film history by making the lovable title character a fan of the golden-age musical (specifically, the 1969 film adaptation). Stage age: 17-20. Speaking to EW for the 10th anniversary of WALL-E, director Andrew Stanton calls the pairing "the craziest idea I have ever had." Kemper, everything concerns Dolly Levi!, Relationship Status widowed, but is now pursuing Horace. ", One of the most successful songwriters in the business, Desmond co-wrote "Livin' La Vida Loca," "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)" and "Livin' On A Prayer.". "He basically said, 'We have nothing but good intentions. It was fascinating, and one of the things that is common all around the world in every culture to show affection is holding hands," Stanton says. Dolly's scheming soon involves Horace's employees as well as a New York hatmaker, as she tries to cover up her own secret romantic designs. Age Range Adult Vocal Part(s) Soprano . ", For Stanton and the team at Pixar, justifying the choice was easy. Tenor. The most significant change was the expansion of a previously minor character named Dolly Gallagher Levi, who became the play's centerpiece. The CFO of Pixar at the time had formerly worked at Fox and maintained a friendly personal relationship with the top brass there. Living in New York City in 1890. "He was able to cut through all the red tape and talk straight," Stanton says. Ermengarde: The young niece of Horace Vandergelder. I had to try it. "I needed to create a romantic moment for him to watch also out of that same source material, and 'It Only Takes a Moment' is a beautiful song anyway," he says. Guide to the main characters of 'Hello, Dolly', Lewisburg students stage 'Hello, Dolly' this weekend in new auditorium. Character Irene Molloy. Vocal range: mezzo-soprano. Shes also involved in any number of sidelines, including mandolin and dance lessons. The song won a Grammy for best vocal performance. For Stanton, the eclectic mix of WALL-E 's worldwhich in addition to the Hello, Dolly sequences includes blatant references to Stanley Kubrick 's 2001: A Space Odyssey is what made the film . There, he told a story that blew the director away. Scenes are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. Dance ability: some. A matchmaker named Dolly Levi takes a trip to Yonkers, New York to see the "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire," Horace Vandergelder. The team that created the Kat also did a-ha's "Take On Me" video. Dance ability: some. Her husband, Ephraim, has died. Vocal range: tenor. She is a matchmaker, meddler, opportunist and a life-loving woman. Hello, Dolly! Cant is not a word in her vocabulary, and she has a response to every kind of obstacle. To me, that was exciting. Dolly: Ephram, let me go, it's been long enough Ephram. These things are just sitting in the vault, why not give it some exposure? I had always defaulted to thinking it would be something like old swing music, and I had French swing music in my head." Later, in his home, he watches the song from the film and dances along, using metallic refuse as a hat. Hello, Dollyhas recently risen to prominence again in the theatrical world, with the 2017 Broadway revival starring Bette Midler winning four Tony Awards. is big and bright and brassy with Barbra Streisand taking center stage as Dolly Levi, the matchmaker with a mind to marry a crusty "half-a-millionaire" from Yonkers. Dolly takes responsibility for the happiness of the people she meddles with, so shes got to make sure she doesnt trip over all the strings shes pulling. Hello, Dolly! Dolly's big proclamation at the end of Act 1. (musical), a 1964 musical with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman. Energetic, enthusiastic, and adventurous young man who has a sweet innocence about him. "Pink Cadillac" was a B-side for Bruce Springsteen in 1984, but after Aretha Franklin sang about pink Cadillacs on "Freeway Of Love" the following year, Natalie Cole covered the song and had a hit with it in 1988. "[Crawford] said when he had to punch the very beginning of the song with the orchestra and say the phrase 'out there,' he was never getting it right, and finally [director] Gene Kelly had to come out of the booth and come over to him," Stanton explains. Hello, #ValleyMusicals its so nice to have you back where you belong! Ultimately, they used two songs, "Put on Your Sunday Clothes" and the love ballad "It Only Takes a Moment." 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. This song was also a #18 hit for English singer Frankie Vaughan in the UK in 1964. All of New York City is glad to see her, it seems. Baritone. And everybody wins.' Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action. A professional cupid, she is employed by the successful half-a-millionaire and even more notorious grouch, Horace Vandergelder. Kelly asked him if he knew any tap steps, and tried to coach him on some on top of the coffee table. This score redefined the American musical theatre art form. "My story required him to be taught how to hold hands, and they never really do [in Hello, Dolly]. "[Kelly] said, 'Kid, you gotta sing this like it means more than the world. Take a look at our library of free scenes . Rqc@'; 4F}o,F$z]jMMwbQ`&.RrJqj Hello Dolly Character Breakdown Dolly Levi: Matchmaker, widow, meddler, opportunist, life-loving, commanding, strong stage presence. Dance ability: some, 7-11 Female Chorus Members:Vocal range: even split of sopranos and altos. Stage age: 30-35. Stanton reveals that for a time they also considered "Dancing," a number where Barnaby and Cornelius learn to dance. Evey evening, for all these years, I've put out the cat, I've locked the door, I've made myself a little rum toddy, and before I went to bed I'd say a little prayer thanking God that I was independent, that no other life was mixed up with mine. Laura Nyro talks about her complex, emotionally rich songwriting and how she supports women's culture through her art. A matchmaker named Dolly Levi takes a trip to Yonkers, New York to see the "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire," Horace Vandergelder. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. 5 0 obj While there, she convinces him, his two stock clerks and his niece and her beau to go to New York City. Stage age: 40-60. The sheet music for "Hello, Dolly!" He is sweet, nave, energetic, and a follower. It was scored by Jerry Herman, who accordingly is the writer of the tune. She needs a commanding. Take this quiz to find out. The film begins early one summer morning in New York City during the 1890s with everyone welcoming the arrival of a matchmaker named Dolly Levi - Call On Dolly. Barry from Sauquoit, Ny On February 9th 1964, "Hello, Dolly!" by Louis Armstrong entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #76; and on May 3rd it peaked at #1 (for 1 week) and spent 22 weeks on the Top 100 (and for 13 of those 22 weeks it was on the Top 10). When he was asked to write a song for the Singles soundtrack, Mark thought the Seattle grunge scene was already overblown, so that's what he wrote about. stream Rudolf Reisenweber: Matre d of the Harmonia Gardens restaurant. Minnie Fay: A young girl who works in Irenes hat shop. Breakdown Key Information Character Dolly Gallagher Levi Show Hello, Dolly! Eventually, of course, all is sorted out, and everyone ends up with the right person. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. "It was really mining the song and watching the movie for anything that looked memorable and definable. Gender Female. "Suddenly that song just came on and it struck me; it came on late at night while I was reading a book," he remembers. Dance ability: strong. Easily moved to tears by romance. A widow, she has found herself in love with a "half-a-millionaire" Yonkers merchant named Horace Vandergelder. Character Descriptions for Hello, Dolly! And on March 22nd, 1964 it reached #1 (for 9 weeks) on Billboard's Adult . characters are most like you. While Stanton says he's met many actors who've played Barnaby and Cornelius over the years, it was one in particular who convinced him the mash-up waskismet. This production of HELLO, DOLLY! 1-- Introduction-- Hello, Dolly! See production, box office & company info. Dance ability: moderate. Stanton jokes. Dolly has a witty response to everything, and excels at conversation. The film opens with "Put on Your Sunday Clothes," beginning in the vastness of space and then zooming in to WALL-E sorting through trash on a discarded Earth, while he listens to and hums the song. Crawford tried to imitate him, but was so nervous at the idea of dancing with the famous dancer and choreographer that he kept messing up. No Dance, Clerk:looking for strong actor with good comedic timing. Hello, Dolly! Ernestina Money: An eccentric-looking girl in need of Dollys matchmaker services. Four years later, Satchmo also became the oldest artist to record a UK #1 when ", When Armstrong was asked about his new #1 song, he replied, "It sure feels good to be up there with those Beatles.". ©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection. "Out there! "WALL-E was so eclectic in what he was interested in because he's just searching through the detritus of humanity, it could be whatever I wanted," he says. We just kept going back to it to mine stuff from it. It was so incongruous that it was attractive, and so we worked it into the story. The only song that is my least favorite is the "Finale". Meanwhile, in Yonkers, we meet Horace Vandergelder, his long-suffering clerks, Cornelius Hackl and Barnaby Tucker, and his weeping niece Ermengarde. According to Michael Crawford, he auditioned for Gene Kelly in his hotel room. xYWwavVz-c{pA sAH$ X}N5_n_{cy383cs2f?2VryLLa8/a~.>L3}&A!skk 2tJ yf|IC83Wk "I was like, 'Why I couldn't have been inspired by Mary Poppins or something in the Disney canon?'" Dollys the kind of person who thinks things are best done if theyre done by her. Said production came out in 1964. Hello, Dolly! Five years later, Satchmo appeared in the film version where he dueted with Streisand. Final Love Duet: "It Only Takes a Moment" for Cornelius and Irene. |"@0N\c6FD%KL;v. "Once I knew it's going to be this musical, we could be specific about that being something he watched. (1969)? Stage age: 35-50. Although the contemporary score was composed in its entirety by Jerry Herman, the play can be traced in one form or another as far back as 1835, in outline at least. Get entertainment recommendations for your unique personality and find out which of 5,500+ If you would like to give a public performance of . Offers may be subject to change without notice. Vocal range: baritone-tenor. I just kept waiting for it to fall apart. Gender Female Age Range Adult, Mature Adult Role Size Lead Dancing Mover Voice Mezzo-Soprano High Note G5 Low Note G3 Vocal Technique Belting Time & Place yonkers and new york city, the end of the 19th century Tags In fact, evidence suggest elements of this art form were used over 2500 years ago! Hello, Dolly! Jerry Herman's energetic Hello, Dolly! Her latest clients seeking assistance are the cantankerous "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder and a young artist named Ambrose, who is in love with Horace's niece, Ermengarde. The one where EW follows up with the cast. Vocal range: alto-soprano. "They're grabbing stuff from all over media, from all walks of life, and from all different eras, and making it work now and giving it a whole new definition. Musical Writers: Michael Stewart Jerry Herman Songs Act I Prologue ("Hello, Dolly!") - Orchestra *Call On Dolly - Ensemble I Put My Hand In Dolly *It Takes A Woman Horace and the Men It Takes A Woman (Reprise) - Horace World, Take Me Back - Dolly (was later replaced with "Come and Be My Butterfly") ", telling him he'd gotten the part. Hello Dolly's style of music is very of its time. Study Guide-- Theatre Under The Stars Musical theatre's history stretches far beyond the limits one might assume. It felt fresh in a weird way, recycling all this stuff in a different combination.". Vocal range: baritone. Matchmaker Dolly Levi is a widow, a matchmaker, and also a professional meddler --but everything changes when she decides that the next match she needs to make is to find someone for herself. "I thought it wasn't that good because it was so naked," he said. Theatre Programme from the Premiere Toronto Production of the Michael Stewart / Jerry Herman musical "Hello Dolly," which performed from June 29 thru July 17, 1965 at the O'Keefe Centre for the Performing Arts (today called the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts). Dance ability: moderate, Create a Spark Foundation, 21610 Texas 249, Houston, TX, 77070, United States. Dolly Levi, the jack-of-all-trades widow of Ephraim Levi, a dry-goods merchant, is on her way to Yonkers, New York, to arrange the second marriage of Mr. Horace Vandergelder, the well-known half-a-millionaire - Just Leave Everything To Me. However, Stanton ditched that idea after the 2003 release of The Triplets of Belleville, an animated film that prominently featured French swing music. (film), a 1969 film based on the musical. Think you know your Bob Dylan lyrics? In 1890s New York City, the bold and enchanting widow Dolly Levi is a socialite-turned-matchmaker. While there, she convinces him, his two stock clerks and his niece and her beau to go to New York City. '", Perhaps even more affecting, WALL-E watches the romance blossom between Irene and Cornelius as they sing "It Only Takes a Moment" and wishes for a partner himself. She is a matchmaker, meddler, opportunist, and a life-loving woman. It is a traditional Broadway score with very melodic songs and optimistic lyrics. Dance ability: some. account. Concerns itself with Dolly Levi, a New York-based matchmaker who merrily arranges things like furniture and daffodils and lives. Her latest clients seeking assistance are the cantankerous "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder and a young artist named Ambrose, who is in love with Horace's niece, Ermengarde. Dolly has introduced her to Horace Vandergelder but she yearns for romance. Film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. HELLO, DOLLY! Yorba Linda, CA, In the Heights Overcast with rain showers at times. Recorded by Louis Armstrong on London Records which retailed for 2s6d, and a full arrangement for orchestra by Jimmy Lally at 4s6d. Dance ability: strong. Vocal range: alto-soprano. Forget the stories about miscasting and squabbles on the set. Andre 3000 had a child with Badu, and felt she was portraying him as a lousy dad. The "Ms. Jackson" in the OutKast song is Erykah Badu's mother. Shaggy wrote his swaggering hit "Boombastic" after learning what "shag" means in the UK. Find out how you match to her and 5500+ other characters. Dolly is a strong, high-spirited character who loves life and has a great deal of charm. Stage age: 30-35. High around 50F. The 70mm prints have a different take, in which Dolly did not have any hat problems. But Dolly embraces life with energy and determination, meddling in everyones lives mostly to their benefit. A matchmaker named Dolly Levi takes a trip to Yonkers, New York to see the "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire," Horace Vandergelder. A Musical Comedy in Two Acts, 15 Scenes; book by Michael Stewart; music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman: based on a play The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder; Directed and choreographed by Gower Champion. Irenes assistant, she is a nave, strait-laced, fresh, and a follower. Extremely Short Timespan: Not counting the distant epilogue, the story takes place in little more than a day. presence. To take advantage of all of CharacTours features, you need your own personal The success of WALL-Ewas the result of years of hard work from the team at Pixar and a sprinkling of the creative genius of the minds behind Hello, Dollybut it only takes a moment to see it was a match made in the stars. Chance of rain 60%.. Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Stage age: 17-20. Dance ability: strong. What is the Mexican Spanish language plot outline for Hello, Dolly! is the title song from the Tony Award-winning 1964 musical which featured Carol Channing in the lead role. A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs, "Hello, Dolly!" The Kintsugi Kid (Ten Years) by Fall Out Boy, Meaning of What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong, Brother Bill by Louis Armstrong & Bing Cosby. A well-known half-a-millionaire, he is a widower, gruff, authoritative, and set in his ways. Dolly Levi:Matchmaker, widow, meddler, opportunist, life-loving, commanding, strong stage presence. Irene Molloy: A widow and a beautiful, smart, fun-loving milliner with a hat shop in New York.