Hello, Dolly! arrives at the National Theater with a luxury cast led by Cecilia García

Santo Domingo.– The charm of Broadway musical theater lands in the Dominican capital with the long-awaited premiere of Hello, Dolly!, which will take the stage on July 18 in the emblematic Carlos Piantini hall of the Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito, under the production of Marcos Malespín‑Estévez. During a press conference held at the Dolce Italia Bistro restaurant in Novocentro, the stellar cast that will bring this acclaimed musical comedy to life was announced, with veteran actress and singer Cecilia García in the leading role of Dolly Levi, the unforgettable matchmaker whose story has captivated audiences for generations. He is accompanied by Carlos Alfredo Fatule, a renowned actor and presenter, in the role of the temperamental Horacio Vandergelder. The cast is completed with talented artists such as:

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Javier Grullón, as Cornelius Hackl; Laura Rivera, in the role of Irene Molloy; Luz García, playing Ernestina Money; Carolina Jiménez, as Minnie Fay; Roger Manzano, as Ambrose Kemper; Axel Mansilla, in the role of Barnaby Tucker; Paula Ferry, as Ermengarda; and Miguel Lendor (Papachín), in the role of Rodolfo Reisenweber The creative team also promises a high-level experience, with Carlos Espinal in general direction, Dante Cucurullo as musical director, Paola González in charge of vocal direction, Alina Abreu in choreography and Ángela Bernal in set design. Based on the book by Michael Stewart and with music by Jerry Herman, Hello, Dolly! celebrates love, second chances, and the spirit of a vibrant city like New York in the late 19th century. The tickets are on sale at Uepa Tickets and at the National Theater box office.

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