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"I always thought there was going to be something poetic, floating in space, and I thought maybe 'Dancing' would work [where] what is now an instrumental piece that [composer] Tom Newman did with Eve and WALL-E dancing," he recalls. The film begins early one summer morning in New York City during the 1890s with everyone welcoming the arrival of a matchmaker named Dolly Levi - Call On Dolly. They occur as Dolly Levi (played by Barbra Streisand) is running down the garden path to see the parade and is singing the line "Before the Parade Passes by".In the 35mm prints which were sent to movie theaters after the roadshow engagements, Dolly almost loses her hat while running. I had to try it. I felt like we're kind of doing that with this Hello, Dolly clip mashed up with this 2001 Kubrickian feel, plus our own [thing]. "[Crawford] said when he had to punch the very beginning of the song with the orchestra and say the phrase 'out there,' he was never getting it right, and finally [director] Gene Kelly had to come out of the booth and come over to him," Stanton explains. dn!#)ere|NU%XtR68?BO|/SieT}=\Q*x{rw/n8;lEs/:%u! tc^C{t*B*OoRNH8p~@ $P7M gH%T rmBm0^Tv|r1_3#X2cj~H_7"R-gs%JX,UvY&Z3||!JCT" ?-d/c1 F_! Next we have the cast of characters that are the objects of Dolly's matchmaking: Cornelius Hackl, Barnaby Tucker, Irene Molloy, Minnie Fay, Ambrose Kemper, Ermengarde, and Ernestina Money.. Stanton reveals that for a time they also considered "Dancing," a number where Barnaby and Cornelius learn to dance. It's not worth a thing unless it's spread around, encouraging young things to grow. "I had read a book in the mid-'90s called Manwatchingit was by this guy that was a major observer of human poses and gestures. Please enable Javascript and hit the button below! Character Irene Molloy. Matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers to find a partner for "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece, his niece's intended, and his two clerks to travel to New York City along the way. The 62-year-old Armstrong became the oldest act to top the US charts when this reached #1. In spite of the immediate success of the stage production, the song was released as a single only reluctantly. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Horace : I'm going to march in the 14th street parade with the only kind of people I can trust: 700 men. Hello Dolly's style of music is very of its time. The success of WALL-Ewas the result of years of hard work from the team at Pixar and a sprinkling of the creative genius of the minds behind Hello, Dollybut it only takes a moment to see it was a match made in the stars. Dolly Levi:Matchmaker, widow, meddler, opportunist, life-loving, commanding, strong stage presence. Dance ability: some. Hello, Dolly! Waiters: A group of waiters at the Harmonia Gardens restaurant. (1969)? <> Irene Molloy: A widow and a beautiful, smart, fun-loving milliner with a hat shop in New York. Matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers to find a partner for "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece, his niece's intended, and his two clerks to travel to New York City along the way. The most significant change was the expansion of a previously minor character named Dolly Gallagher Levi, who became the play's centerpiece. Hello Dolly takes place where the 19th century is changing to the 20th. Extremely Short Timespan: Not counting the distant epilogue, the story takes place in little more than a day. Barry from Sauquoit, Ny On February 9th 1964, "Hello, Dolly!" by Louis Armstrong entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #76; and on May 3rd it peaked at #1 (for 1 week) and spent 22 weeks on the Top 100 (and for 13 of those 22 weeks it was on the Top 10). Dollys the kind of person who thinks things are best done if theyre done by her. ", One of the most successful songwriters in the business, Desmond co-wrote "Livin' La Vida Loca," "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)" and "Livin' On A Prayer.". She cries often and wants her independence and wants to marry Ambrose. A matchmaker named Dolly Levi takes a trip to Yonkers, New York to see the "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire," Horace Vandergelder. There, he told a story that blew the director away. % A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs, "Hello, Dolly!" Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Chance of rain 60%.. Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Dolly Levi: Money, pardon the expression, is like manure. Vocal range: any. (see breakdown). Vocal range: any. In 1890s New York City, the bold and enchanting widow Dolly Levi is a socialite-turned-matchmaker. Minnie Fay:Irenes assistant, nave, straight-laced, fresh, follower. Guide to the main characters of 'Hello, Dolly', Lewisburg students stage 'Hello, Dolly' this weekend in new auditorium. Dance ability: some. Rudy:Maitred of the Harmonia Gardens, proper, commanding. WALL-E,the Pixar film about a trash-compacting robot left behind on a post-apocalyptic Earth, introduced one of the more unlikely pairings in film history by making the lovable title character a fan of the golden-age musical (specifically, the 1969 film adaptation). this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Stage age: 19-23. Horace Vandergelder: The proprietor of a Hay & Feed store and a client of Dolly Levi. A well-known half-a-millionaire, he is a widower, gruff, authoritative, and set in his ways. Vocal range: baritone. Forget the stories about miscasting and squabbles on the set. There were so many reasons why it wouldn't hold. Minnie Fay: A young girl who works in Irenes hat shop. After WALL-Edebuted, Michael Crawford, the original Cornelius from the 1969 film (who can be seen in the footage inWALL-E), called up Stanton to ask him out to dinner. In New York, she fixes Vandergelder's clerks up with the woman Vandergelder had been courting, and her shop assistant (Dolly has designs of her own on Mr. Vandergelder, you see). Dolly Levi, the jack-of-all-trades widow of Ephraim Levi, a dry-goods merchant, is on her way to Yonkers, New York, to arrange the second marriage of Mr. Horace Vandergelder, the well-known half-a-millionaire - Just Leave Everything To Me. Yorba Linda, CA, In the Heights Dance ability: strong. Stanton went to see the revival and ended up backstage, where he was blown away by the Broadway community's love of his film. It is a traditional Broadway score with very melodic songs and optimistic lyrics. So it was easy to reverse-engineer, and tipping your hat is something that's really clear. Vocal range: alto/soprano with ability to keep harmony. Mack David, a lyricist and composer known for his work on Disney films like, While writing the tune about Dolly's triumphant return to New York's social scene, the songwriter recalled the 1940 movie, More songs that were hits for more than one artist. It was so incongruous that it was attractive, and so we worked it into the story. There's also this thing where we were like, 'Well, we're paying money for this song, we might as well use it for all we've got. Low 39F. A matchmaker named Dolly Levi takes a trip to Yonkers, New York to see the "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire," Horace Vandergelder. Dance ability: some. If you would like to give a public performance of . This is bigger than the universe, just think of the stars.' |"@0N\c6FD%KL;v. The one where EW follows up with the cast. Hello, Dollyhas recently risen to prominence again in the theatrical world, with the 2017 Broadway revival starring Bette Midler winning four Tony Awards. Hello, Dolly! Dolly has introduced her to Horace Vandergelder but she yearns for romance. Stage age: 30-35. "Pink Cadillac" was a B-side for Bruce Springsteen in 1984, but after Aretha Franklin sang about pink Cadillacs on "Freeway Of Love" the following year, Natalie Cole covered the song and had a hit with it in 1988. (1969)? Style . It was recorded on Kapp by Armstrong and his "All Stars"; the B Side was "A Lot Of Lovin' To Do." However, we have dozens of other scenes that you can read. Laura Nyro talks about her complex, emotionally rich songwriting and how she supports women's culture through her art. The rousing first notes ofHello, Dolly's "Put On Your Sunday Clothes" burst back onto the big screen juxtaposed against starry animations of our galaxy, creating an unforgettable cinema moment. Dance ability: moderate, Create a Spark Foundation, 21610 Texas 249, Houston, TX, 77070, United States. I just kept waiting for it to fall apart. Dance ability: some, 3-5 Children:MUST READ WELL AND BE ABLE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONSStage age: 7-12 (real minimum age: 9). Dance ability: some. '", Perhaps even more affecting, WALL-E watches the romance blossom between Irene and Cornelius as they sing "It Only Takes a Moment" and wishes for a partner himself. All. Theatre Programme from the Premiere Toronto Production of the Michael Stewart / Jerry Herman musical "Hello Dolly," which performed from June 29 thru July 17, 1965 at the O'Keefe Centre for the Performing Arts (today called the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts). Scenes. She is a matchmaker, meddler, opportunist and a life-loving woman. Musical Writers: Michael Stewart Jerry Herman Characters Character Name Gender Part Size Vocal Part (s) Irene Molloy Female Lead Soprano Dolly Gallagher Levi Female Lead Mezzo-Soprano Cornelius Hackl Male Lead Bass-Baritone Horace Vandergelder Male Supporting Baritone Barnaby Tucker Male Supporting Baritone Minnie Fay Female Published January 5, 2022. Her specialty is romance why, right now, shes working on setting up at least five people, not including herself! Stage age: 17-20. Once the rights were in hand, Stanton and his team could start reverse-engineering WALL-E's fascination with the musical, and which numbers they would feature. Horace Vandergelder:Well-known half-a-millionaire, widower, owns the Feed Store, gruff, set in his ways, authoritative. "They're grabbing stuff from all over media, from all walks of life, and from all different eras, and making it work now and giving it a whole new definition. "Out there! Tenor. Think you know your Bob Dylan lyrics? He explains, "I had always wanted to open with something old-fashioned compared to this apocalyptic, futuristic setting. Vocal range: soprano. Dolly Levi:Matchmaker, widow, meddler, opportunist, life-loving, commanding, strong stage. Film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. So she proceeds to weave a web of romantic complications involving him, his two clerks, a pretty milliner and her assistant. Once I had it in my head, I couldn't drop it. Hello, Dolly! % ", With that in mind, Stanton turned toHello, Dollyto craft a moment. Before that, he brought his high school friend who had portrayed Cornelius alongside his Barnaby to theWALL-Epremiere. Shes also involved in any number of sidelines, including mandolin and dance lessons. There are a number of other printings and arrangements, including HELLO, DOLLY! !Cl'H"ClcA=yax&(UE38&(lC``* "He was able to cut through all the red tape and talk straight," Stanton says. Gender Female Age Range Adult, Mature Adult Role Size Lead Dancing Mover Voice Mezzo-Soprano High Note G5 Low Note G3 Vocal Technique Belting Time & Place yonkers and new york city, the end of the 19th century Tags WALL-E, 2008. Barnaby Tucker: An assistant to Cornelius at Vandergelders Hay & Feed store. Ermengarde:Horaces niece, whining, high-strung, wants to marry Ambrose. Speaking to EW for the 10th anniversary of WALL-E, director Andrew Stanton calls the pairing "the craziest idea I have ever had." Dance ability: strong. "I needed to create a romantic moment for him to watch also out of that same source material, and 'It Only Takes a Moment' is a beautiful song anyway," he says. is based on Thornton Wilder's farce, The Merchant of Yonkers.The play premiered in 1938, and itself was based on an earlier English play, called A Day Well Spent, written by John Oxenford.Wilder later revised and retitled his play in 1955, calling it The Matchmaker.In doing so, he shifted the emphasis from the character of the merchant (Horace Vandergelder in the musical) to . (0Bcl4 7C*i 9X |%nh)"ZJ8+kqoo0t IB *aj+/;$%RuFdn^s;ik \b[@&z;2D@^""j# :,NV 8D|, y`V8F;]!A&/dC(F}q,w X] Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action. She is a widow in her middle years, an opportunist and a meddling matchmaker. is a musical filled with charisma and with heart. (musical), a 1964 musical with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman. Gender Male Age Range Young Adult, Adult Role Size Ensemble Dancing Dancer Time & Place yonkers and new york city, the end of the 19th century Tags waiters wait staff restaurant catering service Analysis The fabulous wait staffof the Harmonia Gardens restaurant -- they are READ MORE - PRO MEMBERS ONLY "I remembered it ever since, and I just felt like there could be nothing more powerful in a movie where the dialogue was foreign to everybodythat that's how he was figuring out what love was. Age Range Adult Vocal Part(s) Soprano . It was scored by Jerry Herman, who accordingly is the writer of the tune. The musical follows the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a strong-willed matchmaker, as she travels to Yonkers, New York, to find a match for the miserly "well-known unmarried . Ambrose Kemper: A young and explosive struggling artist seeking to marry Ermengarde. "I put it in those musicals that are like Carousel and The Music Man, where they get derided as nerdy and corny but they stand the test of time, and then when you watch them done well, especially a theatrical performance, you totally get it," Stanton says ofDolly's enduring popularity. Vocal range: baritone. Stage age: 35-50. The CFO of Pixar at the time had formerly worked at Fox and maintained a friendly personal relationship with the top brass there. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. Find out how you match to her and 5500+ other characters. "My story required him to be taught how to hold hands, and they never really do [in Hello, Dolly]. is a 1964 musical with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, based on Thornton Wilder 's 1938 farce The Merchant of Yonkers, which Wilder revised and retitled The Matchmaker in 1955. For Stanton, the eclectic mix of WALL-E 's worldwhich in addition to the Hello, Dolly sequences includes blatant references to Stanley Kubrick 's 2001: A Space Odyssey is what made the film . Dance ability: some. It's based on truth, and when you base things on truth, it gives you a lot more confidence to do something like that. She is a matchmaker, meddler, opportunist, and a life-loving woman. Your email address will not be published. Her latest clients seeking assistance are the cantankerous "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder and a young artist named Ambrose, who is in love with Horace's niece, Ermengarde. In its May 23, 1964 edition, the English music paper. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Vocal range: mezzo-soprano. Personality charming, funny, and full of life. Sorry! (film), a 1969 film based on the musical. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Baritone. "It was really mining the song and watching the movie for anything that looked memorable and definable. The only song that is my least favorite is the "Finale". Stage age: 40-60. is big and bright and brassy with Barbra Streisand taking center stage as Dolly Levi, the matchmaker with a mind to marry a crusty "half-a-millionaire" from Yonkers. "It's the same ethos as hip-hop," he says. American Masters: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, USA. And the take that they used was the one where he was thinking of the stars when he sang 'out there.' Stage age: 17-20. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Ermengarde: The young niece of Horace Vandergelder. Crawford tried to imitate him, but was so nervous at the idea of dancing with the famous dancer and choreographer that he kept messing up. A matchmaker named Dolly Levi takes a trip to Yonkers, New York to see the "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire," Horace Vandergelder. What is the Mexican Spanish language plot outline for Hello, Dolly! This score redefined the American musical theatre art form. I had always defaulted to thinking it would be something like old swing music, and I had French swing music in my head." AUDITION MATERIALS: SIDES DOLLY: But we will, Mr. Kemper! Stanton jokes. presence. Concerns itself with Dolly Levi, a New York-based matchmaker who merrily arranges things like furniture and daffodils and lives. produced for the Broadway stage by David Merrick and Champion-Five, Inc Breakdown Key Information Character Dolly Gallagher Levi Show Hello, Dolly! ©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection. This was used for the DVD version. As she puts it, Mr. Hello, Dolly! Vocal range: alto-soprano. characters are most like you. While trying to decide what to use instead, fate intervened. Since the film's release, the ties between WALL-E and Dolly have only grown stronger. Irenes assistant, she is a nave, strait-laced, fresh, and a follower. High around 50F. See production, box office & company info. Said production came out in 1964. "[Kelly] said, 'Kid, you gotta sing this like it means more than the world. Cornelius Hackl:Head clerk at the Feed Store, energetic, enthusiastic, and adventurous. k@H/TCebr"SXccE9d7|nE-l{4/wGF$[j:db. According to Michael Crawford, he auditioned for Gene Kelly in his hotel room. Energetic, enthusiastic, and adventurous young man who has a sweet innocence about him. He was convinced he'd failed the audition, when Kelly told him "What we're looking for is an attractive idiot: My wife thinks you're attractive, and I think you're an idiot!