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
The Merchant of Yonkers character
Barbra Streisand as Dolly Levi in the 1969 musical film Hello Dolly!
First appearanceThe Merchant of Yonkers
Created byThornton Wilder
Portrayed bySee below
In-universe information
GenderFemale
Occupation
  • Matchmaker
  • Businesswoman
  • Dance instructor
  • Wedding planner
  • Mandolin teacher
  • French teacher
  • Cheese importer
  • Roof inspector
  • Bills collector
  • Beautician
  • Chef
  • Upholsterer
  • Social listener
  • Lobbyist
  • Investor
SpouseEphram Levi (dec.)
Horace Vandergelder
ReligionCatholic
HomeYonkers, New York
NationalityAmerican
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