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City, State: NYC Website: http://www.lornadallas.com Comments: Last night at the Beechman...a full house...jammed to the rafters! And the reason? Richard Skipper celebrating 60 years of HELLO DOLLY! Richard is the host extraordinaire! He is an encyclopedia of all things and people Dolly! And he bursts into the room with the zeal and passion to impart all this to an adoring audience! Cleverly directed by James Beaman with a neat musical director as foil, Don Pardo, Richard regales us with his loving anecdotes and tributes to the myriad of women who have portrayed Dolly...and they are a marvelous group of ladies! There are filmed clips of original cast members...and in the audience, how wonderful to have several of them who were introduced...and to top it all off we have Lee Roy Reams as the special guest! Lee Roy has probably the longest association with Dolly...not only being Cornelius on Broadway but also over the years directing other productions of the show...and he brought the house down with his version of A PENNY IN MY POCKET, which was a long lost gem written for Horace...but rarely used. Ooooooooh, but Richard's love and adoration of Carol Channing shines through the evening like a meteorite blazing through the skies and then a warm fuzzy blanket enfolding you...and his stories and pictures of meeting her, becoming a close confidante and being one of her devoted "interpreters" is a thing of love and truthfulness which truly speaks to your heart. I don't think anyone wanted the evening to end...it was enthralling and entertaining and the perfect parade that Dolly Levi would lead! So don't let the March 29th date with Richard at the Beechman pass you by! I won't!!!! I will his special guest that night! Ribbons anyone? Lorna Dallas, www.lornadallas.com
City, State: New York, NY Comments: I had the pleasure of attending the debut of "Richard Skipper Celebrates 60 Years of Hello Dolly" last night and it was a joy to behold! And I say "debut" because this show has legs that I hope will travel far and wide. Informative, entertaining, and heartwarming - this is a show that highlights not only the wonders of Hello Dolly and Carol Channing, but also shines a light on Richard's many talents. Richard is a singer, comedian, interviewer, musical theater historian, and engaging all around performer who draws you in with both humorous and poignant stories about his deep connection to the material. It all makes for a delightful evening - Go!
City, State: Park City, Utah Website: Teresaeggertsencooke.com Comments: Richard Skipper Celebrates 60 Years of HELLO DOLLY….. WOW! Fabulous! Do not miss this show. What a joyride with tears! Richard is a master of his craft. I loved the stories and videos as well as the impeccable musical numbers. An awesome band and guests!! It was such an amazing evening!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 BRAVA!!!!!
City, State: NYC Website: http://jeffharnar.com/ Comments: “Richard Skipper Celebrates 60 Years of HELLO DOLLY” is an absolute joyride. For the uninitiated, Richard establishes himself in the first moments as uniquely situated and suited to be our reliable narrator with his serendipitous and synchronistic personal connection to Carol Channing … and the stories, video testimonials and showbiz stories overflow from there. Brilliantly crafted and Directed by James Beaman the show is deliciously smart, filled with laughter, surprises and genuine sentiment. Music Director Dan Pardo is a perfect foil and conspirator in the merriment … and Special Guest Lee Roy Reams stopped the show with “Penny in My Pocket.” Best of all, this show is the the intersection of all of Richard’s talents: as an entertainer with Broadway sized pipes, as a raconteur, as a host and as an absolutely charming and disarming conduit to the magic of Carol Channing. “Wow Wow Wow!” 🎶♥️🎶, Jeff Harnar
City, State: rctbii@aol.com Website: Piermont Comments: What a show! What a showman! An uplifting, smile inducing,journey through the history of one of America's most memorable musicals. Richard was energized and glowing. We need more of him in this world. |
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