| Just got back from Donna's farewell Dolly. As soon as that newspaper came down, the packed house was on its feet yelling for at least 2 minutes. Then another one for "Parade". Then another one in the middle of the Dolly number. Then another one at the end of the number. Then everyone stood for the WHOLE curtain call ! No curtain speech, but she mouthed: "I love you all." It was definitely a Donna house, and considering the fact that they applauded "Parade" in the OVERTURE (!!!), a theater-savvy one. The entire cast was perfect, just like I saw them on August 22nd. This production is polished to a high gloss. My friend with me was nudging me with joy during the whole show, and she REALLY needed the lift that this show gave her. Donna's performance joins Reba's in Broadway legend. Good luck, Bernadette ! You have BIG shoes to fill ! |
