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Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More

Performances run through November 19.

By: Nov. 13, 2023
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The Renaissance Theatre is presenting Hello, Dolly!, starring Jennifer Simard, the second production of the Park National Bank Broadway Series Season. This timeless classic, brought to life by a talented cast and crew, promises to be a musical extravaganza that will leave audiences spellbound. Performances run through November 19.

Check out the photos from the opening night performance below!

Under the direction of the accomplished Michael Thomas and the assistance of Nikolas Demers as Assistant Director/Stage Manager, this production boasts an exceptional team of creative talents, including: Musical Director: Kelly Knowlton, Costume Design: Linda Turske, Set Design: Jason Kaufman, Choreographer: Caroline Grace Williams, Sound Designer: Aaron Nicolas, Lighting and Projections: Joseph Burke.

"Hello, Dolly!" is one of the most iconic musicals from the Golden Age of Broadway. With a score composed by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, it's a multiple award-winning classic that has captured the hearts of audiences for decades. Based on Thorton Wilder's farce, "The Matchmaker," the musical follows the turn-of-the-20th-century adventures of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a matchmaker extraordinaire. When the wealthy and grumpy Horace Vandergelder seeks her help to find a wife, Dolly's matchmaking skills lead to unexpected twists and turns, ultimately revealing true love.

Jennifer Simard, a two-time Tony nominee for "Company" and "Disaster," and a four-time Drama Desk nominee and winner, will bring the character of Dolly Gallagher Levi to life. Jeff Richmond, the Tony Award-winning composer of "Mean Girls the Musical" and a three-time Emmy Award-winning director and producer of "30 Rock," "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," and "Saturday Night Live," will play the role of Horace Vandergelder.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Renaissance Theatre Starring Jennifer Simard, Jeff Richmond, and More  Image
The cast of Hello, Dolly!







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