FHSU University Relations

“Hello, Dolly!” opens Fort Hays State University’s theatre season with a cast made up of FHSU student performers. Performances are held in the Felten-Start theatre inside Malloy Hall 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, through Saturday, Oct. 4, and a matinée performance at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5.

“Hello, Dolly!,” written by Michael Stewart with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, has won 10 Tony Awards since the musical first debuted on Broadway in 1964.

“Dolly” tells the story of a late 1800s to early 1900s New York matchmaker.

“I’m so excited that ‘Hello, Dolly!’ is my last undergraduate production at FHSU,” said Michael Ritzel, Ottawa senior and 2010 Osage City High School graduate. “It’s a beloved classic of musical theatre repertoire and an amazing show to play in.” Ritzel plays the role of Ambrose Kemper.

“Come see the show! It’s a high-energy, fast-paced musical with a great chorus and cast,” said Clayton Capra, Dighton sophomore and 2013 Dighton High School graduate, who plays the role of Barnaby Tucker.

Ticket prices are $10 for students K-12, FHSU students and senior citizens 55 and up, and $15 for the public. Tickets can be reserved before performance dates but are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Season tickets are also available. Prices are $25 for FHSU students, $30 for students K-12 and senior citizens 55 and up, and $50 for the public. Season ticket holders save an average of $10 for all four FHSU theatre performances and can make early reservations to reserve seats online at http://www.fhsu.edu/homepage/Events/Hello_Dolly/.

Felten-Start Theatre is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Malloy Hall was constructed in 1963 and houses the theatre named in honor of FHSU professor of music, Lucille Felten, and FHSU professor of speech, James Start.

For more information, contact the Department of Music and Theatre at (785) 628-4533.