Hello Dolly! presented by Tri-Lakes Community Theatre
BransonWebcast.com is brought to you by: Hamner Barber TheaterThe Branson Tri-Lakes Community Theatre production of “HELLO, DOLLY!” will be presented January 27, 28, 29 and February 3, 4, 5 (Friday and Saturday – 7pm, Sunday 2pm) at the Starlite Theatre on 76 Country Boulevard.
Help promote the show: Download a printable Hello Dolly! poster!
Now in it’s 29th season, the Tri-Lakes Communtiy Theatre is a non-profit 501c3 organization supported solely by donations of patrons and ticket sales of its productions. It is based upon the principles of Entertainment, Opportunity and Education and has distributed approximately $30 thousand in scholarships for area youth over the last fifteen years.
HELLO, DOLLY! is an ebullient and irresistible story of the joy of living, glittering with happy songs, shining with loving scenes, alive with the personality of one of the most fabulous characters on the musical stage…Dolly Gallagher Levi!
Classic musical numbers include Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back, Before the Parade Passes By, Elegance, It Only Takes A Moment, So Long, Dearie… and the well known classic theme song made famous by Louis Armstrong, Hello Dolly!
The musical is produced by Kim Hale and directed by Trisha Garrison. Assistant producers are Lisa Murphy and Gail Tilden. Musical Director is Danielle Ryan with Choreography by Michelle Willadson and Matthew Mattney.
Branson resident Diane Barber is cast in the leading role as Dolly Levi. Diane has an extensive background in musical theater having performed in many regional theaters along the East Coast Circuit including the Bucks County Playhouse, Poconos Playhouse, Bristol Riverside Theatre and the Falmouth Playhouse in Massachusetts.
She studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute and the Terri Schreiber Studio as well as vocal performance with Patricia Carey and Bob Marks in New York City. She earned her Bachelors of Music Education in Music Thearapy from the University of Kansas as well as a Masters Degree in Dance Education from Temple University in Philadelphia.
In November and December of each year, Diane performs along with her husband, comedian Jim Barber and illusionist Dave Hamner in the holiday production The Wings of Christmas at the Hamner Barber Theater and is a full-time interior decorator and owner of Interiors by Decorating Den.
In addition to the role of Dolly Levi, there are many enjoyable leading characters in the musical production that are portrayed by very talented actors and singers from around the Branson Tri-Lakes area. These performers include:
Norman Cochran as Horace Vandergelder
Nathan Sutherland as Cornelius Hackl
Michael Phillips as Barnaby Tucker
Brianne McGill as Irene Molloy
Somer Jones as Minnie Fay
Greg Lilley as Ambrose Kemper
Heather Beyer as Ermengarde
Marla Sullivan as Ernestina
Jim Ellis as Rudolph Reisenweber
Trey Hale as Stanley
Paul Gibbs as the Judge
Sean Myers as the Policeman
Corey James as the Clerk and Bandleader, as well as dozens of other actors of all ages playing the townspeople, waiters and chorus.
Special Gala and Silent Auction
New this year is the first annual Tri-Lakes Community Theatre Gala! and Silent Auction to be held on Saturday, February 4th at 5:30pm in the atrium of the Starlite Theatre. The price for this special Gala! event is $25.00 and includes dinner, entertainment and VIP Seating to the production of “Hello Dolly!” in the main theater at 6:30pm. Semi-formal to formal attire is suggested for women, with Black Tie optional for men.
Tickets on Sale January 25th
Mark your calendars! Beginning January 25th tickets can be obtained by calling the Starlite Theatre box office at 417-335-4241. Adults are $15 and children $8.
For the Gala! and Silent Auction VIP reservations, call 417-546-0095.
Related Links: Tri-Lakes Community Theatre
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The Hamner Barber Theater is offering a special area appreciation rate for Branson residents and/or employees working in Stone and Taney Counties. Starting today through December 11th, area residents can attend the Hamner Barber Variety Show and it’s magical holiday production The Wings of Christmas for just $5.00 (plus tax). This is your last opportunity to see this wonderful show in 2011.
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