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“Hello, Dolly!” Sets, Costumes, and Cast Shine

by Anastasia Thrift on March 18, 2025

The lead of the musical "Hello, Dolly!" sits on the knees of actors dressed as waitstaff in this turn-of-the-century-set performance.

Cypress College Theatre Arts program’s spring musical “Hello, Dolly!” is full of show-stopping sets.

The actress playing Dolly wears red satin and red feathers in her hair as she descends the steps of an elaborate staircase set for the 1890s-set musical "Hello, Dolly!"
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According to the production team, it features the biggest sets in 13 years of plays and musicals at the college.

Actors perform as workers at a stage set of a turn-of-the-century general store in the musical "Hello, Dolly!"
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The general store is one of the largest pieces ever created by Technical Theatre students, with three levels, including a sub-level, used to maximum effect in the musical.

Two couples sit at a cafe table in the musical "Hello, Dolly!"
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The sets aren’t the only show-stopper: Reportedly, each of the 28 cast members has eight outfit changes.

A couple in 1890s costumes sit at a cafe table in a scene from "Hello, Dolly!"
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With each outfit comes at least one accessory, either gloves, hats, wigs, or all three.

Woman in purple satin 1890s costume holds a note in front of a marching band in the musical "Hello, Dolly!"
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Performances run until March 23. Visit the box office for tickets and showtimes.

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