[NEohioPAL] "Hello, Dolly!" opens at Rabbit Run Theater

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Hello, Dolly! opens this Friday at Rabbit Run
Theater

 

Winner of 10 Tony awards Hello Dolly is one of the most endearing musicals
of all times and holds a special place in the hearts of theater lovers.
With music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, Hello, Dolly! is based on the play
The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder. 

The year is 1890, and widowed matchmaker Dolly Levi is hired to find the
perfect match for a grumpy, wealthy Yonkers widower, and find the perfect
match, she does.

The show features such all-time favorite melodies as It Only Takes a Moment,
Ribbons Down My Back and, Hello, Dolly!

Hello, Dolly! is directed by Brendan Sandham who has directed and performed
in numerous productions at Rabbit Run, Fine Arts Association, Geauga Lyric
Theater Guild and The Beck Center.

"Hello Dolly is a true musical theater classic," says Sandham. "It's
laugh-out-loud funny, but also has moments of poignancy and sweetness that
elevate the show into something truly unique and special. There is a reason
this show has stood the test of time."

 

"One of the most famous songs in the show, 'It Only Takes a Moment', is an
accurate description of the show itself. There are so many little moments
that make you laugh, fill your heart and make you want to sing along. As a
director, I love finding those moments and bringing them out in the most
impactful way."

 

"The cast has worked very hard to bring their characters to life in fun and
unique ways; it's delightful working with them. I keep telling them
sarcastically, 'It's a shame none of you get along', because that couldn't
be further from the truth. They are a kind and supportive bunch, and that's
something that is reflected in their performances."

 

Playing the role of Dolly is Ingrid Balstad.  Balstad has performed in
numerous shows at Rabbit Run, most recently as Clairee in Steel Magnolias
and the Mother Abess in The Sound of Music.  Greg Gnau is performing as
Dolly's love interest, Horace Vandergelder.  Also performing are Ian Jones
as Cornelius, Tyler Collins as Barnaby, Stephanie Harden as Mrs. Malloy and
Paige Heidrich as Minnie.

Hello, Dolly! opens Friday, June 19 and runs through Friday, July 10.
Tickets for all performances are available by calling the box office at
440-428-7092, Wednesday through Sunday, 3 to 7 p.m. or on line at
<http://www.rabbitrunonline.org> www.rabbitrunonline.org.  Tickets are
$22/adult and $20/senior, student.  For group packages and rates call
440-428-5913.

Guests are welcome to bring a picnic meal to enjoy on the grounds of the
theater prior to a show in the new picnic pavilion or courtyards.

All shows begin at 8 p.m.  Rabbit Run Theater is located at 5648 W. Chapel
Rd., Madison, OH.  Rabbit Run receives partial funding from the Ohio Arts
Council, Behm Family Funeral Home, Chemsultants and Lake Health. 

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