HELLO, DOLLY!

Broadway opening: January 16th, 1964 - Run: 2844 performances

Directed by Gower Champion - Book by Michael Stewart - Based on the Play by Thornton Wilder - Choreography by Gower Champion - Orchestrations by Philip J. Lang

Starring: Carol Channing (Dolly Levi), David Burns (Horace Vandergelder), Charles Nelson Reilly, Eileen Brennan, Jerry Dodge, Sondra Lee, Igors Gavon, Gordon Connell, Mary Jo Catlett, David Hartman, Amelia Haas

The plot: Dolly Levi is a widow who earns her life as a matchmaker. Her latest client is Horace Vandergelder, a millionaire with whom she pretends to marry. While she tries to conquer his heart, she can’t resist in helping his niece and his two employees with their love life.

Awards: Tony for Best Musical, Best Actress (Carol Channing), Best Composer and Lyricist, Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design, Best Choreography, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Conductor and Musical Director, Best Producer, Best Author/Book - Awards Nominations: Tony for Best Featured Actor (Charles Nelson Reilly)