Hello, Dolly!
by Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart
Timpanogos Arts Foundation, 2026
Director - Andrew Jefferies
Choreographer - Stephanie Cole
Music Director - Serene Parker
Stage Manager - Jane Smith
Scenic Design - Kristyan Williams
Lighting Design - Caleb Wallengren
Sound Design - Nathan Martineau
Costume Design - Kaely Hope
Wig Design - Cheryl Cripps
Hair & Makeup Design - Lily Shepherd
Props Design - Cindy Andersen
“This is the third show I've seen directed by Andrew Jefferies. He has never disappointed. If you see Jefferies' name tied to a production, do not hesitate. Go see it. You’re guaranteed to see a quality production. He seems to know how to bring out the best in the cast and give his productions more life than what might be expected. I believe he has big things in his future. So see one of his shows so you can say, 'I remember seeing a show he directed for Timp Arts!'" Read full review here.
“The Timp Arts production, directed by Andrew Jefferies, pays homage to the joy of the golden age of musicals in many ways. In his director’s note, Jefferies points out how many of the characters are arriving at a crossroads, and I love seeing a director’s vision come to life.
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I’d always thought of Hello, Dolly! as a delightful, carefree musical. But while preparing for this production, I spent some time researching the 1890s in America and was struck by some of the similarities between our time and theirs: economic turmoil, political corruption, and social unrest. Thinking about that environment reframed this story and these people in my mind.
My direction for this production focused on the pivotal moments in each character's arc. Each character arrives at a crossroads where they can either continue on as they have up until this point - secure and certain in what it will look like, but also discontent and unfulfilled - or they can make the vulnerable choice to change, pursue the things they actually want, and live more authentically and open-heartedly. Ultimately, they all bravely decide to take the latter, despite the risks involved - and discover deeper joy and human connection than they had previously experienced.