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Dolly Gallagher Levi

Dolly Gallagher Levi is a fictional character and the protagonist of the 1938 play The Merchant of Yonkers and its multiple adaptations, the most notable being the 1964 musical Hello Dolly! Levi's main profession is matchmaking in Yonkers, New York. She also begins a romantic involvement with businessman, Horace Vandergelder, when she sends his niece on a date with a local town boy.

Dolly Gallagher Levi

Female

  • Matchmaker
  • Businesswoman
  • Dance instructor
  • Wedding planner
  • Mandolin teacher
  • French teacher
  • Cheese importer
  • Roof inspector
  • Bills collector
  • Beautician
  • Chef
  • Upholsterer
  • Social listener
  • Lobbyist
  • Investor

Ephram Levi (dec.)
Horace Vandergelder

American

in the original Broadway cast of The Merchant of Yonkers

Jane Cowl

in the original Broadway cast of The Matchmaker

Ruth Gordon

Additions[edit]

Clips from the 1969 musical film were featured in the 2008 animated film WALL-E.