THE HELLO GIRLS

Music and lyrics by Peter Mills | Book by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel

September 9 – 28, 2025

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Members of the cast of Syracuse Stage’s production of “The Hello Girls.“ September 9 - 28,2025. Photo: Joan Marcus

September 9 – 28, 2025

Music and lyrics by Peter Mills | Book by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel | Directed by Cara Reichel | Co-produced with Michael Cassel Group, Broadway & Beyond Theatricals, and Chief Operator

A heroic new musical about connection in a time of conflict.

1918. As the world plunges further into unprecedented catastrophe, Grace Banker works as a telephone operator in New York City, proving herself more than capable in a male-dominated workforce. But when the U.S. Army recruits her to lead a group of women directing communications on the frontlines in France, she and her fellow “Hello Girls” will have to prove themselves again and again if they are to convince the top brass—and the country—that they belong in the fight. This new American musical reminds us that in the battle against hopelessness and hate, no weapon can match the power of the human spirit.

“Thrilling… smart, human, with a lively ragtime-and-jazz-score.”
– The New York Times

The Hello Girls includes atmospheric effects, including fog and haze.

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“CNY’s best show of the year—and I can’t imagine anyone between the ages of 18 and 80 who wouldn’t love it.”

– Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard

There are moments in this production that might be intense for some audience members. Below is a list so you can be ready for when they happen. The numbers refer to the approximate times each moment occurs during the production.

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Special Events

PROLOGUE

Sept. 14 @ 1 PM
Sept. 20 @ 1 PM
Sept. 25 @ 6:30 PM
Join us one hour prior to the show for a moderated panel discussion. Free for ticket holders.
WEDNESDAY @1 LECTURE

Sept. 17 @ 1 PM
Join us one hour prior to the show for an insightful lecture from a guest speaker on a topic related to the show. Free for ticket holders. Taylor Phillips is the Museum Educator at the National Susan B. Anthony Museum and House in Rochester, NY.
TALKBACK

Sept. 14 after the 7:30 PM performance.
Stick around after the show for a Q&A with the cast. Free for ticket holders.
HAPPY HOUR

Sept. 18 @ 6:30 PM
Join us one hour prior to the show for discounts at the bar and complimentary light snacks (while supplies last). Free for ticket holders.
TACOS + TRIVIA

Sept. 16
Join us for pre-show trivia. Free for ticket holders. Registration required. Limited spots available.
AUDIO DESCRIBED

Sept. 27 @ 2 PM
For those who are visually impaired. Those who need it, will be given a headset in which a staff member will describe the actions taking place in the show. Descriptions start 30 minutes prior to show. This is not disruptive to other patrons.

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ASL

Sept. 20 @ 2PM
American Sign Language interpreters will sign for these performances.

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OPEN CAPTION

Sept. 27 @ 7:30 PM
Sept. 28 @ 2 PM
Screens are placed to the side of the stage where the dialogue will display.
PAY-WHAT-YOU-WILL

Sept. 10 - 14
To make theatre accessible to all, 80 tickets total are available through the M&T Bank Pay-What-You-Will Program for performances Sept. 10 - 14, while supplies last.
Pay-What-You-Will tickets must be claimed in person at the Box Office or by phone on the date of the desired performance, subject to availability.
Box Office hours:
Wed – Fri, 10 AM – 5 PM and 2 hours prior to any performance
POETRY AND PLAY

Sept. 28 @ 1 PM
A pre-show event that brings “The Hello Girls” into conversation with the words of local poets.
Featuring Georgia A. Popoff, Ruthnie Angrand, and Peggy Liuzzi.