The Matchmaker

By Thornton Wilder

Directed by Susan Gregg

1989-1990 Mainstage series
November 29, 1989–December 29, 1989


The Story

The exuberant comedy classic about the wonderful Dolly Levi, who offers to help an irascible widower find a wife, only to put herself at the top of his list of prospects. Love and magic are in the air as mismatched people end up in the right combinations—all of which is skillfully arranged by Dolly. A delightful romantic play for the holidays.


Design & Production Staff

Scenic Designer: Anne Gibson
Costume Designer: Dorothy Marshall Englis [credited as "Dorothy L. Marshall"]
Lighting Designer: Max De Volder
Stage Manager: Glenn Dunn
Assistant Stage Manager: Julia P. Jones

Credited Cast

William Newman (Horace Vandergelder)
Paul DeBoy (Ambrose Kemper)
Whit Reichert (Joe Scanlon/A Cabman)
Edith Taylor Hunter (Gertrude/Cook)
John Rensenhouse (Cornelius Hackl)
Jennifer Brouillard (Ermengarde)
Joe Palmieri (Malachi Stack)
Mary Ellen Ashley (Mrs. Dolly Levi)
Norbert Butz (Barnaby Tucker)
Sherry Skinker (Mrs. Molloy)
Carol Dilley (Minnie Fay)
Alan Clarey (Rudolf)
Robert Brown (August)
Scott Jackson Lytton (Musician)
Trinity Thompson (Miss Flora Van Huysen)

Sponsorship & Support

Honorary Co-Producers: Mr. and Mrs. Sander Coovert

 

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