Hello, Dolly! (West End) London Reviews and Tickets

94%

(1169 Ratings)

Positive

96%

Mixed

2%

Negative

2%

Members say

Delightful, Entertaining, Enchanting, Absorbing, Clever

About the Show

Imelda Staunton returns to the West End in the new revival of Jerry Herman's classic comedy musical.

Dolly Levi is a widow turned meddling matchmaker in 19th-century New York City. Dolly's latest mission is to find a spouse for the wealthy but miserly Horace Vandergelder, even though she secretly harbors feelings for him. As she orchestrates various romantic entanglements, chaos ensues at the Harmonia Gardens restaurant, where she helps young couples find love.

Four-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton ('Follies', 'Gypsy') returns to the West End stage in the role of Dolly Levi in this new revival of Jerry Herman's comedy musical. She is joined by fellow Oliver Award-winners Andy Nyman ('Fiddler on the Roof') as Horace Vandergelder & Jenna Russell ('Flowers for Mrs Harris') as Irene Molloy, Olivier Award-nominee Tyrone Huntley ('Jesus Christ Superstar') as Barnaby Tucker, and Harry Hepple ('Hamilton') as Cornelius Jackl.

This production is directed by Dominic Cooke ('GOOD').

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Show-Score Member Reviews (801)

100%

Delightful, Entertaining, Great Singing

See it if You love intelligent classical music theatre.

Don't see it if You don’t mind missing one of the best West End shows of 2024

100%

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, On Point, Worth The Travel

See it if FAB

Don't see it if FAB

100%

Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if A great timeless, funny, clever musical with superb songs and Imelda Staunton is amazing as Dolly

Don't see it if You don't like musicals!

100%

Excellent Performance From Imelda Staunton

See it if A great show and a story well told with heart ,and Imelda Staunton gave an amazing performance

Don't see it if If you don't want to be humming the songs on your way home

95%

Delightful, Entertaining, Funny, Great Acting, Must See

See it if You are a fan of the original film and enjoy big musical numbers.

Don't see it if you don’t like classic musicals or prolonged sitting with very little leg room.

100%

Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if Real story and very uplifting

Don't see it if N/a

100%

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if You want to enjoy the very talented Imelda Staunton at her best and enjoy some rousing numbers.

Don't see it if You want something really modern.

96%

Amazing, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if You love a musical that’s timeless

Don't see it if You don’t wana leave singing

Critic Reviews (10)

"Imelda Staunton sparkles in this effervescent revival"
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"Imelda Staunton plays the matchmaker with stunning results"
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"The star raises the roof without breaking into a sweat"
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"this roof-raising musical spectacular is the show of the year"
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"Imelda Staunton brings heart and substance to this lavish feast"
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"Imelda Staunton is luminous in a joyful revival"
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"Hello, Dolly! has to be one of the most uncomplicatedly ebullient musicals"
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"Imelda Staunton will blow your socks off with this terrifically entertaining revival"
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Creative team

Composer / Lyricist

Michael Stewart

Imelda Staunton