| Thanks so much for posting on this, mermaniac. I was hoping someone was at Donna's finale last night, and so pleased it was such a love fest for her. I saw Donna twice as Dolly (and Bette once), and Donna was sensational. Loved her Dolly! As I posted after seeing Donna for the first time, in September, I've seen most of the big name Dollys over the years - Mary Martin, Pearl Bailey, Ginger Rogers, Ethel Merman, Carol Channing (in revivals), and Bette in July. Donna's performance is right up there with all of those - funny, poignant, nuanced, and beautifully crafted. Wish I could have been there last night, and very much looking forward to seeing Bernadette in this blissfully joyous production. One question for you - I know you said there were no speeches, but did the cast members acknowledge the "event" in any way, via gestures, applause, an extra hug, etc? |
