How I Created Hello Dolly

We welcome keynote speaker & professional presenter Todd Hunt to The Little Traveler stage as he portrays composer/lyricist Jerry Herman in this peek behind the scenes of Hello Dolly, the Broadway blockbuster that won 10 Tony Awards in 1964 (a record unbroken for 37 years).

Can you believe that Carol Channing was not the original choice to play Dolly? Learn why the show almost closed, and discover how Herman wrote four songs over a single weekend. Explore other stars who played Dolly during the show’s seven-year run, including Ginger Rogers, Pearl Bailey, and Phyllis Diller.

$25, includes a shopping coupon & an Atrium Café coupon.

This event will be held at the Geneva History Museum, located at 113 South Third Street, only three blocks from The Little Traveler (see map below). The museum is a treasure in our community, preserving and celebrating our hometown’s rich history. Complimentary museum admission included with your tickets.