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| Putting "Hello, Dolly!" Into Perspective | |
| Posted by: professor 05:39 pm EDT 07/05/17 | |
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| The "success" of this current revival of "Hello, Dolly!" can make for a great discussion, but it depends on how you look at the run. Bette Midler had a history making first day box office total, and let's face it, Bette has the ability to do that. She has paid her dues as a performer, and as one who has loved her work since she first surfaced in the early 70's, a Bette Midler live concert is sure to please, and Midler fans always get their money's worth. Bette as Dolly is an event...there is no doubt; however, when looking at the grosses of "Hello, Dolly!" for a Bette Midler week of performances, please take into consideration the outrageous pricing of this show. The grosses for a Donna Murphy week of performances was more than respectable. Donna sold more than 3/4 of the available tickets, and quite frankly the monetary grosses cannot be compared. The Midler pricing is in another galaxy altogether. The Murphy pricing is not the same as the Midler pricing, so the potential gross for a Murphy performance is going to be less than a Midler performance. Just saying. These two wonderful women deliver very different performances, at very different ticket prices. The pricing is out of their control. At the moment, Donna Murphy is doing a great job at the Shubert, as is evidenced by a very respectable weekly gross, given the tidal wave of demand for Bette. Bette is an event...and so is Donna. Aren't we lucky to have them both on Broadway right now? |
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| re: Putting "Hello, Dolly!" Into Perspective | |
| Posted by: den 07:47 pm EDT 07/05/17 | |
| In reply to: Putting "Hello, Dolly!" Into Perspective - professor 05:39 pm EDT 07/05/17 | |
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| Yes, absolutely, we are lucky to have both of them on Bway right now. I saw Bette in April and loved her and the show... and I'm looking forward to seeing Donna next month. My theater budget is limited, and I'm forgoing some other shows I'd like to see (War Paint? Groundhog Day?) to make this return visit possible. It's a terrific production. | |
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| Saw Bette and Donna | |
| Posted by: stan 06:21 pm EDT 07/05/17 | |
| In reply to: Putting "Hello, Dolly!" Into Perspective - professor 05:39 pm EDT 07/05/17 | |
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| Almost two different shows -- both great. Bette overwhelmed the show -- the cast seemed to step back from her performance (esp DHP). Donna is just wonderful -- she's also Dolly Levy and everyone, including DHP, seemed to be having lots of fun. This afternoon's matinee was a delight and actually mesmerizing. There were a few empty seats, so I encourage you to go. | |
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| re: Saw Bette and Donna | |
| Posted by: jjhbb340 08:23 pm EDT 07/05/17 | |
| In reply to: Saw Bette and Donna - stan 06:21 pm EDT 07/05/17 | |
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| I saw it this afternoon too and could not agree more-both are wonderful in different ways. Donna's voice is glorious as always,and I was soooo happy to be reminded of her great comic talents-they haven't been on display since Wonderful Town! The whole theater was like a giant love-in. She is certainly back where she belongs,spreading joy all over the stage,a genius performer! Can't wait to see her again! | |
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