THE MUSICAL THEATER PROJECT AND CHAGRIN ARTS PRESENT “BEHIND THE MUSICAL: HELLO, DOLLY!” AT

CHAGRIN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

 

The Musical Theater Project presents “Behind the Musical: Hello, Dolly!,” a co-production with Chagrin Arts, this Sunday, April 26, at 3pm at Chagrin Falls High School Performing Arts Center.

 

The popular “Behind the Musical” series was created by TMTP to explore the history of a beloved musical’s trials and tribulations on the road to success.  These multi-media concerts include archival footage, first-account interviews and live performances of all the beloved songs from the source material.  Previous musicals featured in this series include “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Carousel,” “The Music Man” and “My Fair Lady.” 

 

“Behind the Musical: Hello, Dolly!” is co-hosted by TMTP’s artistic director Bill Rudman and music director Nancy Maier and features Ann Gilbert, Jared Leal, Jessica Cope Miller and Shane Patrick O’Neill.  Taking on the songs of the iconic Dolly Levi is local favorite Sheri Gross, director of the performing arts camp and youth theater at Mandel Jewish Community Center.

 

Says Rudman: “We’ll be telling a darn good story.  In 1964 Dolly almost said goodbye instead of hello.  Composer-lyricist Jerry Herman says that ‘doing that musical was the most difficult time in my career.’”  The show remains a universal success over 50 years later.  Audiences can expect to hear all the songs from the score including “Before the Parade Passes By,” “It Only Takes A Moment,” and of course the title song.

 

Chagrin Falls High School Performing Arts Center is located at 400 East Washington Street in Chagrin Falls.  General tickets are priced at $26/$20 and TMTP Member tickets are $21/$15.  Tickets at the door are priced at $30/$25.  Seating is general admission within section and available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Tickets are available through the TMTP box office at 216-245-8687 or online at MusicalTheaterProject.org.

“Behind the Musical: Hello, Dolly!” is presented as part of “The Song Is You!” concert and cabaret season produced each year by The Musical Theater Project at a variety of locations.