Exclusive Interview: Laura Nanes of Farmington Players’ ‘Hello Dolly!’
Few musicals burst onto the stage with as much sparkle, swagger, and sheer life-force as Hello, Dolly! From the moment the curtain rises, it sweeps audiences into a world of bustling streets, brassy melodies, and one woman’s unstoppable charm. At its heart is Dolly Gallagher Levi, a matchmaker who can’t help but meddle and is determined to reinvent herself. This time, she isn’t just going to give others their happy ending; she’s going to finally get one of her own! It takes someone with plenty of personality to bring a character such as Dolly to life, and Laura Nanes is the perfect person to do so with Farmington Players’ production of this classic musical. We had the absolute pleasure chatting with her about this show!
In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Nanes discusses what it’s like to return to this role after playing Dolly back in high school. She explores how her approach to this character has changed over the years and how much joy it brings her to return to Hello Dolly! She explores what it is about this character that keeps bringing her back and how her time with Farmington Players has been! Interested in learning what her favorite song is to perform? Listen to this exciting interview to find out!
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Revisit a classic with Hello Dolly! at Farmington Players!
When was the last time you saw Hello Dolly!? Now’s the perfect time to grab those tickets before this musical closes at Farmington Players on May 16th! Are you planning to check out this local production? What songs are you most excited to see performed live? Share your thoughts on social media and tag @bsb.insider to continue the conversation!
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