Who is Ermengarde in Hello, Dolly?
Alice Playten
Characters and original cast
| Character | Broadway (1964) | Film (1969) |
|---|---|---|
| Ambrose Kemper | Igors Gavon | Tommy Tune |
| Ermengarde | Alice Playten | Joyce Ames |
| Ernestina | Mary Jo Catlett | Judy Knaiz |
| Rudolph | David Hartman | David Hurst |
Why does Dolly want Horace?
She outright admits she wants to marry Horace for his money. She does want to enjoy the perks of wealth but she also hopes to spread the wealth around.
What is the story behind Hello, Dolly?
Hello, Dolly! is the story of Mrs. Dolly Levi’s efforts to marry Horace Vandergelder, the well-known half-a-millionaire, and send his money circulating among the people like rainwater the way her late husband, Ephraim Levi, taught her.
How old is Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly?
Dolly Levi: Matchmaker, widow, meddler, opportunist, life-loving, commanding, strong stage presence. Stage age: 35-50. Vocal range: alto-soprano.
Is Harmonia Gardens a real place?
The Harmonia Gardens Set takes place at the fictitious high-end restaurant, Harmonia Gardens. Serving expensive meals to New York’s finest, the eatery and nightclub was probably based on Luchow’s on East 14th Street and the elegant Maxim’s in Paris.
How tall is Ambrose in Hello, Dolly?
Career. Tune stands a lanky 6 feet 61⁄2 inches (199.4 cm) tall, and at first he found his height to be a disadvantage when auditioning for roles, as he would tower over potential co-stars.
Who does Dolly Levi marry?
| Dolly Gallagher Levi | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Ephram Levi (dec.) Horrace Vandergelder |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Home | Yonkers, New York |
| Nationality | American |
How did Michael Crawford get the role in Hello, Dolly?
He went back to Los Angeles and told Gene Kelly and suggested that I might be suitable for the role of Cornelius. So when I got back to London, my agent got a call that Gene Kelly would like me to fly out and meet him in San Francisco, and so on a plane I got.
How tall is Ambrose in Hello Dolly?
Who was the first Dolly Levi?
Hello, Dolly! Phyllis Diller (1917-2012) as Dolly Gallagher Levi in the original Broadway production of Hello, Dolly! She played the role for a three month stint in early 1970. This was her sole Broadway credit.
How much did the gold dress in Hello, Dolly weigh?
40 pounds
Barbra Streisand’s gold-beaded gown in the Harmonia Gardens scene weighed 40 pounds, and cost $8,000. The original design included a 2-1/2-foot train, which was removed after she and other dancers tripped over it during rehearsals.
What year does Hello, Dolly take place in?
1890s
Set in the 1890s, Hello, Dolly! transports audiences to the era of Annie Russell’s heyday. Russell was a sweetheart of the British and American stages and spent the last part of the 19th century in New York, just like Dolly Levi. The period piece is a huge undertaking for the Annie Russell Theatre’s costume shop.