“Hello, Dolly!” arrives in the country with a stellar cast
The iconic Broadway musical " Hello , Dolly!" comes to the Dominican Republic in a fun version with an all-star cast.
The play, which debuted on Broadway in 1964 and has since been adapted in several countries and various languages, will be performed starting July 18 in the Carlos Piantini Hall of the Eduardo Brito National Theater, under the general and artistic production of Marcos Malespín-Estévez .
The production stars the renowned actress and singer Cecilia García , who will take on the leading role of matchmaker Dolly Levi , the focus of this fascinating story, and the prominent showman Carlos Alfredo Fatule will play the temperamental and charismatic Horacio Vandergelder , one of the most striking characters in the plot.
The cast is completed by Javier Grullón, Laura Rivera, Luz García, Carolina Jiménez, Roger Manzano, Axel Mansilla, Paula Ferry and Miguel Lendor (Papachín).
"We are thrilled to present this play with such a talented cast. Dominican audiences will experience an unforgettable experience ," said Marcos Malespín-Estévez about the project.
When approached by Diario Libre , he commented that he attended a revival of the play in 2017 and fell in love. "When I left the play, I only had Cecilia in mind to play Dolly. It wasn't something planned, and eight years later, through projects we've worked on together, I had the opportunity to become close to her, and today we're announcing Hello , Holly!"
- The architect and photographer said that the dramaturgy will be respected and that there will be variations in the spectacular nature of the costumes, which evoke the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century .
"I feel satisfied and very honored. Working with Cecilia García is a dream come true . The entire cast is super talented. I can be stressed, but when I get to rehearsal and see them truly singing, I get emotional. I'm very grateful," he concludes.
The versatile artist Cecilia García takes on the role of the sparkling Dolly Levi, originally portrayed by stage actress Carol Channing in 1964 and brought to the big screen by the great Barbra Streisand in 1969.
"It's a beautiful musical for the whole family, with gorgeous music and exquisite dancing. It's full of color, lights, and a wonderful cast," the actress and singer emphasized.
"These young actors have given me the greatest satisfaction of my career. They've all had so much talent, discipline, professionalism, and above all, so much human quality: they love what they do, they're colleagues, and no one is a bigger star, no matter how small the role. They all become bigger."
What does Cecilia García add to Dolly to elevate it even further? This is how she responded:
"The characters, deep down, always resemble you in some way... Dolly is a very extroverted woman, who sings and dances, who looks for things and I like to be a little extroverted too, so you create a similarity and I have to believe that I am Dolly to play her" Cecilia García Artist “
Carlos Alfredo Fatule , considered a " showman ," joins forces with Cecilia García for the first time in this duo. What will be experienced on stage is an overflow of theatricality .
Carlos Alfredo, who recently successfully presented his play "Perseguidos" at the National Theater, emphasized that his role as Horacio Vandergelder is very entertaining because it shows his interest in finding a wife by hiring a matchmaker who genuinely wants to marry him.
He said that he and Cecilia are very similar due to their multiple facets and recalled that the late librettist and comedian Milton Peláez selected them to play many characters and comedy sets.
He confessed that it had always been his dream to work with her in musical theater . He tried once, but couldn't because of a tour, "but this time it happened," he said.
"Being with Cecilia García is like walking on a red carpet all the time; it's knowing that you have someone at your side who is confident, very demanding; therefore, you have to be very demanding as well and do it with the greatest possible excellence to live up to that tremendous artist" Carlos Alfredo Fatule Artist "
Cecilia García and Carlos Alfredo Fatule as Dolly and Horacio are accompanied by:
Javier Grullón plays Cornelius Hackl, Vandergelder's dreamy and enthusiastic employee.
Laura Rivera, in the role of Irene Molloy, the refined and charming milliner. Luz García will surprise in the fun and eccentric role of Ernestina Money, one of the most peculiar and comical characters in the plot. Carolina Jiménez, as Minnie Fay, the young milliner apprentice, sparkling and full of vitality. Roger Manzano, as Ambrose Kemper, who is characterized by being a dreamer, romantic and, although somewhat nervous, is determined to fight for the love of his life. Axel Mansilla, playing Barnaby Tucker, Cornelius's friendly and loyal companion. Paula Ferry, as Ermengarda, Vandergelder's dreamy and rebellious daughter.
· Miguel Lendor (Papachín), playing the elegant and extravagant Rodolfo Reisenweber, a character who will bring his touch of humor and sophistication.
Hello , Dolly! will also feature general direction by Carlos Espinal; musical direction by Dante Cucurullo; vocal direction by Paola González; choreography by Alina Abreu; and set design by Ángela Bernal.
With music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart , Hello , Dolly! is a musical comedy celebrating love, second chances, and the joy of living, set in late 19th-century New York City.
PlotThe story revolves around Dolly Levi , a professional matchmaker hired by a wealthy merchant to find him a wife. However, amidst the twists and turns, unforgettable songs, and vibrant choreography, Dolly ends up becoming the most unexpected... and perfect candidate.
This production represents a new challenge in the career of Marcos Malespín-Estévez, an architect and photographer with a recognized career in set design and artistic direction for musical theater and television , who has been behind hits such as Hotel Burlesque, La Jaula de Las Locas, Cinderella The Musical , Mamma Mia, among many others.
Tickets for various performances starting July 18th at the Carlos Piantini Hall of the Eduardo Brito National Theater are available at Uepa Tickets and the National Theater box office. @hellodollyelmusical.
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