Hello, Dolly! Libretto
Hello, Dolly! Libretto
Hello, Dolly! Libretto
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
(RUDOLPH blows whistle, as CORNELIUS quickly closes curtains on right Dining Room.... MUSIC<br />
UP and SEVERAL WAITERS bearing trays, skewers, etc. zip back and forth. Through this<br />
RUDOLPH has crossed stage and emerges from left Dining Room as curtains open Dining Room<br />
left, revealing VANDERGELDER and ERNESTINA who is busily repairing HER ample make-up)<br />
RUDOLPH<br />
I have told you before, sir, you will have to move. This table is reserved for Mrs. Levi and party!<br />
VANDERGELDER<br />
And who do you think I am? Only it's Horace Vandergelder and party! She's in my and party, I ain't in hers!<br />
RUDOLPH<br />
Mr. Vandergelder, of course! It's just that Mrs. Levi mentioned nothing about you bringing your…your…<br />
My personal physician!<br />
(To ERNESTINA)<br />
That's enough rouge, Doctor!<br />
But Mrs. Levi only ordered a chicken for two!<br />
Chicken! Chickens are dear!<br />
VANDERGELDER<br />
RUDOLPH<br />
VANDERGELDER<br />
RUDOLPH<br />
Und pate maisson, soup de jour, und pommes souffles!<br />
VANDERGELDER<br />
Why didn't you tell me this was an oriental establishment, we'll take two bowls of rice, now get out!<br />
(As RUDOLPH coldly leaves, to ERNESTINA)<br />
Now, Miss Money, I understand you carry respectable sums in your belt.<br />
Yeh, two dollars. Only it's in my garter!<br />
ERNESTINA<br />
(And VANDERGELDER hastily leaps for the curtain and yanks it shut as MUSIC UP and MORE<br />
WAITERS zip back and forth with trays, ice buckets, etc. and curtains open on Dining Room right)<br />
MRS. MOLLOY<br />
It's sweet of you to worry about our reputations, Cornelius, but Minnie and I don't care who sees us tonight!<br />
(As RUDOLPH awaits their order)<br />
Well, Minnie....what have you decided?<br />
MINNIE<br />
(Reading menu)<br />
Oh I couldn't have anything at these prices, I really couldn't!<br />
51
Change language