It’s been a little more than two weeks since the legendary Carol Channing died, but her presence and spirit can unquestionably be felt at Hello, Dolly!at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Channing originated the role of matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi on Broadway in 1964, winning a Tony for it that year. The show, which hasn’t played in Los Angeles in decades, was revived on Broadway in 2017 for the first time in 20 years with Bette Midler playing the part of Dolly. On the revival’s national tour, which opened last week, Broadway legend Betty Buckley takes over. Her performance, along with the rest of the cast, the chorus and the production, definitely encompass the essence of Channing and the original Broadway show. Read MORE

Legendary Broadway star Carol Channing died January 15, 2019, just two weeks shy of her 98th birthday. Her long, storied career includes her hit Broadway shows Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Hello, Dolly!, and her lovably wacky roles in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Alice in Wonderland. Her 70+ year entertainment presence has garnered a Tony (plus two honorary ones), a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award nomination. Read MORE

 

Carol Channing, fervent Broadway star and famed comedienne, died Jan. 15 at the age of 97. Throughout her long career, Channing starred in several iconic musicals, most famously 1949’s “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and 1964’s “Hello, Dolly!” Her legacy is characterized by her relentless and consistent dedication to theater.

Channing had always been a natural performer — in an interview in 1994, she recalled wanting to sing on stage since the fourth grade. Read MORE

Entertainers come and entertainers go, but Carol Channing was something very special — a complete American original. Read MORE