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July
Music & Lyrics
Music Director
Choreographer
Minnie Fay/Ensemble
Ernestina/Mrs. Rose/Ensemble/Dance Captain
Horace Vandergelder
Barnaby Tucker
Dolly Gallagher Levi
Irene Molloy/Ensemble
Stanley/Policeman/Ensemble
Rudolph/Ensemble
Ermengarde/Ensemble
Scenic Design
Costume Design
Lighting Design
Sound Design
Props Artisan
Production Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Assistant Director
Wig Designer/Wardrobe Supervisor
Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor
Audio Supervisor
Production Assistant
Head Electrician
A rose-colored musical masterpiece overflowing with pure joy that sparkles with the delights of what it means to be alive.

Hello, Dolly!

Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Book by Michael Stewart
Based on "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Maurice Emmanuel Parent
Music Direction by Dan Rodriguez
Choreography by Ilyse Robbins
Hello, Dolly! is presented by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK, a Concord Theatricals www.concordtheatricals.com
Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes including intermission. 
2024/25 Season Sponsors:
Paul Kastner
G. Lee & Diana Humphrey
Corporate Production Sponsor: Brookline Bank
Director Sponsor: Sam & Gretchen Shubrooks
Musical Director Sponsor: Ron Sudol
Orchestra Sponsor: Richard & Sally Zeckhauser
Choreography Sponsor: Richard Rousseau
Sound and Design Sponsor: Madelyn & Paul Sorensen
Lyric For All Sponsor: Arthur & Athena Papas
Summary

Brimming with classic musical theater tunes, endearing characters, and good-humor all around, Hello, Dolly! is the perfect balm for the soul. With a twinkle in her eye, Dolly Levi orchestrates matters of the heart for those looking for love as the incomparable matchmaker that she is. As romance blossoms and comedic adventures ensue, Dolly makes friends around every corner and charms her way into the hearts of everyone she meets. But is there hope of moving on from a lost love and finding a sweetheart of her own “before the parade passes by?”

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

** Represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE

° Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

† Member of AFM Local 9-535 

"Like Dolly, when Aimee Doherty needs to go big, she goes very big.", "the cast sweeps you up with their sheer energy", "a first-rate Michael Jennings Mahoney and the vibrant Kristian Espiritu"-Don Aucoin, The Boston Globe
"Director Maurice Emmanuel Parent says that Dolly‘s vow to “rejoin the human race” and re-engage with life in a new and hopeful way is an inspiring message that reminds audiences, “Even when we’re down and out, you’re still alive and you still have an opportunity to live your dreams and your life to the fullest.”-Chris Wallenberg, The Boston Globe Read the feature story HERE!
"A Joyful Jaunt Worth Catching. This is a fun, family-friendly, heart-filled production that delivers on the promise of Hello, Dolly! It’s got humor, style, and a whole lot of love packed into every scene."-Kapiolani Kassal, Booked & Scene
"High-wattage entertainment. The Lyric’s intimate stage bursts beyond its boundaries with exuberant energy."-Deborah Barlow, Slow Muse
"Award-winning choreographer Ilyse Robbins deserves special mention for her work here, not only in her creations, but in utilizing and showcasing the strengths of each performer, while keeping the show fresh but grounded in the period."-Emily Brenner, Stage and Cinema
"My goal is to make people feel part of the parade.  When you feel down and out, dress nice and smell the roses. That's what this show is, and that's what I'm excited about. Put on your Sunday clothes, and look cute, and enjoy life because you're still alive."-Maurice Parent, Director Read the full feature in Edge Media HERE!