Andy Nyman and Jenna Russell confirmed to star in new Hello, Dolly! production

### Andy Nyman and Jenna Russell join London *Hello, Dolly!* cast The show's producers **Michael Harrison** and **David Ian** have delightfully announced today (10 January 2020) that **Andy Nyman** and **Jenna Russell** will be joining *Harry Potter* actress **Imelda Staunton** in the new London production of ***Hello, Dolly!*** this summer. Though she was [**already announced**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/hello-dolly-transfer-to-star-imelda-staunton-at-the-adelphi-theatre) to be starring in the show, Jenna Russell ****has now been officially confirmed and will take on the role of Irene Molloy whilst Nyman will play Horace Vandergelder. The production will see its director **Dominic Cooke** and headliner Imelda Staunton reunite after last working together on the highly praised National Theatre production of *Follies.* Further West End casting for *Hello, Dolly!* will be announced in due course. ### Andy Nyman and Jenna Russell notable acting credits **Andy Nyman** – Tevye in *Fiddler On The Roof*, Menier Chocolate Factory & [**Playhouse Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/96/playhouse-theatre.aspx); *Hangmen, *[**Royal Court Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/tickets/royal-court-theatre); *Ghost Stories*, West End; and *Peaky Blinders* on TV. **Jenna Russell**, Olivier Award winner – *The Bridges of Madison County*, UK premiere; [***Sunday In The Park With George***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/390/sunday-in-the-park-with-george-tickets.aspx), Menier Chocolate Factory; *Merrily We Roll Along*; and *Fun Home*, Young Vic. ### *Hello, Dolly!* musical plot ***Imelda Staunton**, multi-Olivier and BAFTA Award winner, stars as the meddlesome socialite and matchmaker, Dolly Levi. When Dolly journeys north to Yonkers, New York to find a suitable match for Horace Vandergelder, an infamous miser and unmarried half-millionaire, she soon realises it's high time for her to find her own match. Will she be doomed to be a spinster forever, or will she manage to be swept off her feet by the one she's been waiting for all her life?* ### About the hit musical *Hello, Dolly!* The musical boasts an unforgettable score from the late American composer and lyricist **Jerry Herman **(*[**La Cage aux Folles**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/641/la-cage-aux-folles-tickets.aspx)**, Mame, Mack and Mabel*), who sadly [**passed away in Florida**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/musical-composer-jerry-herman-passes-away-at-age-88) over Christmas break at the age of 88. The most notable musical numbers from *Hello, Dolly! *include "It Only Takes a Moment", "Put On Your Sunday Clothes", "Elegance", "Ribbons Down My Back" and "Before the Parade Passes By". The classic Broadway musical also features a book by **Michael Stewart** (*Barnum, 42nd Street*) and is based on the 1955 play by **Thornton Wilder** entitled *The Matchmaker*. Imelda Staunton and Dominic Cooke last collaborated on the National Theatre production of **Stephen Sondheim**'s *Follies *to astonishing success. The latest *Hello, Dolly!* production will also see the *Freedom Writers *actress reunite with producers David Ian and Michael Harrison. The trio are best known for working on the recent [**Savoy Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/73/savoy-theatre.aspx) revival of *Gypsy, *which took home the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and earned Imelda Staunton the Olivier for Best Actress in a Musical for her flawless performance as Momma Rose. *Hello, Dolly! ***opens on 11 August 2020** for previews at the [**West End's Adelphi Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/3/adelphi-theatre.aspx) where it will play a strictly **limited 30-week season** until 6 March 2021. Press night is scheduled for Thursday, 27 August 2020. ## *Hello, Dolly!* Adelphi Theatre tickets available from £24 and up! You don't want to miss the highly anticipated return of *Hello, Dolly! *featuring a cast of A-list musical theatre stars and a timeless score by the legendary Jerry Herman. Book your London *Hello, Dolly! *tickets today to secure the best seats at the [**Adelphi Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/3/adelphi-theatre.aspx) at the best prices whilst stocks last!

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