2-17-2025 7:57pm

Mars Hill Academy Proudly Presents Hello, Dolly!

Beth Callahan Editor

eads Kaiya Knodel of Springboro as Dolly Levi and Zeke Crocker of Maineville as Horace Vandergelder.

Photos courtesy of Mars Hill Academy

MASON, OH – Put on your Sunday clothes and join Mars Hill Academy for Hello, Dolly!, the beloved Broadway classic that brings the bustling streets of New York City and Yonkers to life. Performances will take place February 27, February 28, and March 1, with evening shows at 7 p.m. and a special Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. at Parrish Auditorium in Hamilton.

Follow the charming and irrepressible Dolly Gallagher Levi as she matches wits, orchestrates romances, and schemes her way toward her own happily-ever-after in this heartwarming and hilarious musical. With iconic songs like “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” and the showstopping title number, Hello, Dolly! promises to delight audiences of all ages with its wit, charm, and timeless celebration of life’s unexpected joys.

This production marks the Mars Hill Academy directorial debut of Abbie Patrick, who brings energy and vision to the stage.

“Hello, Dolly! is a story that overflows with heart and humor, reminding us to find joy in life’s unexpected moments and embrace the beauty of human connection,” said Miss Patrick. “Our talented cast has worked tirelessly to bring this vibrant world to life, and we can’t wait for audiences to step into Dolly’s world for an unforgettable theatrical experience.”

Leading the talented cast is Kaiya Knodel as Dolly Levi, supported by Zeke Crocker as Horace Vandergelder, Christian Shehane as Cornelius Hackel, and Grace Lewandowski as Irene Molloy, and a gifted ensemble that will transport audiences to the lively streets of New York and the glamorous Harmonia Gardens restaurant.

The full cast includes: Liam Bedinghaus of Loveland, Elizabeth Chams of Mason, Kai Conrad of Maineville, Esther Costa of Cincinnati, Zeke Crocker of Maineville, Brennan Ferguson of Lebanon, Eli Forster of Clarksville, Emily Frank of Mason, Ryanne Franks of Maineville, Louisa Graham of Loveland, Molly Hicks of Cincinnati, Camdon Hutchinson of Cincinnati, Evan Isaacs of West Chester Twp., Abel Johnson of Middletown, Kaiya Knodel of Springboro, Kaden Knodel of Springboro, Grace Lewandowski of Pleasant Plain, Eli Lewandowski of Pleasant Plain, Clara Grace Mahl of Lebanon, Emma May of Mason, Rebecca Minick of Cincinnati, Jenna Minick of Cincinnati, Hugh Patrick of Clarksville, Annie Pawlak of Mason, Luke Perin of West Chester Twp., Ellery Powers of Maineville, Drew Pullins of Liberty Twp., Matthew Schatz of Mason, Christian Shehane of Springboro, Christopher Sheldon of Fairfield, Joshua Sheldon of Fairfield, Evan Sheldon of Milford, Elliana Spiers of Maineville, Abby St. Clair of Maineville, Micah Walls of Maineville, Elliana Walls of Maineville, Lydia Ware of West Chester Twp., and William Wheeler of Centerville.