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As Dolly, Melissa Williams is nothing short of radiant, the kind of performer who doesn’t just lead a production but steadies it. She brings wit, warmth, and a quietly confident authority to the role, anchoring the entire evening with a presence that feels both effortless and deeply considered. Her Dolly isn’t a caricature or a museum piece — she’s a woman of appetite and agency, and Williams plays her with a sparkle that never once feels manufactured!- Curtain Up Review
"Melissa Williams has the it factor as Dolly Levi. Williams has a mesmerizing presence as the meddlesome matchmaker and there is little doubt that she is the master of any situation in which she finds herself or machinates. Williams’ delivery is so droll and witty and some of the show’s best moments are the numerous asides and monologues her Dolly delivers to the audience. Williams also knows how to emote through a song as one feels her joy in making things happen in “I Put My Hand In” and she delivers a thoughtful, moving, and rousing take on “Before the Parade Passes By”.
