Richard, thank you for the marvelous article about our “Dolly”. Your passion and perseverance is inspiring. What a gift this book will be. Much love.

EVERYBODY INTERESTED IN THE AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE AND “HELLO, DOLLY!” If you miss reading Richard Skipper’s superb and detailed interviews with members of the Dolly family, you’re missing the joy of recapturing musical theatre history. They are a must-read, and when this book is published in its entirety, it will be time to celebrate. CALL ON DOLLY! Indeed!

Oh, Richard! What a delightful project you have in process with “Call On Dolly”! You are providing so many people with shared experiences the wealth and joy of those memories! I know that for myself, revisiting HELLO DOLLY has uplifted me and encouraged me – just like “Dolly Levi” did in her community!!! Thank you, Richard Skipper

Richard – The Nashville Dramaturgy Project is going to give you our first “Awesome Dramaturgy Award” for www.callondollly.com. I have been wandering around the website when I have had time and especially enjoying the bios of the many actresses who have played Dolly. For any dramaturg who finds him or herself working on a production of HELLO, DOLLY the site and the tremendous work you have done is indispensable, but beyond that you really set a standard and raise the bar for the kind of contribution that dramaturgs can make to the world of the theatre (I know you may not think of yourself as a dramaturg, but believe me, you are – just very specialized.)

Dear Richard, you are the DOLLY fan’s mighty leader! Thank you for your passion, warmth and knowledge about this wonderful musical and for paying tribute to those of us who have had the pleasure of playing her! Continued success in all that you do! xo