Tony Award-winning actress Betty Buckley leads the National Tour of ‘Hello, Dolly!’ on stage at the SHN Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco through March 17.
A BIG WELCOME FOR A LOVELY LADY: “HELLO, DOLLY!” MAKES HER WAY TO WHERE SHE BELONGS … THE SHN GOLDEN GATE THEATRE IN SAN FRANCISCO. “Hello, Dolly!” is assured its place on any list of enduring musical hits. Winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this story of a full-of-life widow who arranges marriages in late 19th century New York City is a constant delight, brilliant with color, propelled by fast-paced humor and woven with a lineup of memorable songs (“I Put My Hand In,” “Ribbons Down My Back,” “Before The Parade Passes By” and, of course, “Hello, Dolly!”). This delicious confection of costume and comedy guarantees the audience a blissful outing. So, put on your Sunday clothes and make a date with Dolly. Lyrics and music by Jerry Herman. Book by Michael Stewart, Based on Thornton Wilder’s The Merchant of Yonkers. Two hours and 35 minutes with one intermission. Through March 17.
TICKETS, STAGE DIRECTIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY. “Hello, Dolly!” runs at the SHN Golden Gate Theatre, 1 Taylor St. in San Francisco through March 17. Recommended for ages 9+. No children under 5 allowed. For ticket information visit www.shnsf.com. American Sign Language Performance: March 16 at 2 p.m. Open Caption Performance: March 17 at 2 p.m. AudioVision Performance: March 9 at 2 p.m. Infrared listening headsets are available for the hearing impaired free of charge on a first come, first serve basis. One piece of ID with a current address (driver’s license, state ID) is required as deposit for one headset; additional headsets for the same individual require one of the following credit cards: Visa, Master Card or Discover Card. Limited Mobility accessible seating is available on the main floor. There are no elevators to service the upper theatre levels. Patrons who are unable to climb stairs may purchase Limited Mobility Orchestra seats. For Limited Mobility patrons, two tickets may be purchased at the accessible price (lowest regular price for the performance being purchased) — one for the Limited Mobility patron, plus one for a companion. Wheelchair Accessible tickets are available with spaces for wheelchairs and fixed theatre seats for companions. For information and to purchase accessible tickets visit shnsf.com or call (888) 746-1799.
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THE CAST OF “HELLO, DOLLY!” HIGHLIGHTS MARCH 3 RICHMOND/ERNET AID FOUNDATION BENEFIT. Philanthropy and stellar entertainment take center stage for a special one-night-only benefit cabaret to raise funds for The Richmond /Ermet Aid Foundation and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. “Hello, Dolly!” cast members will sing a variety of Broadway and other favorite songs. (Note: Songs from “Hello, Dolly!” will not be performed.) The Guest Emcee will be Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, who has enthralled Bay area audiences for years with her unique blend of opera pop and booze. Katya is the creation of San Mateo native J. Conrad Frank. 8 p.m. March 3 at Brava Theatre, 2781 24th St. in San Francisco. Tickets $35-$75 at https://ono-hellodolly.eventbrite.com.
Susan Cohn is a member of the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle and the American Theatre Critics Association. She may be reached at susan@smdailyjournal.com.
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