Dolly Levi: Matchmaker, widow, meddler, opportunist, life-loving, commanding, strong stage
presence. Stage age: 50-65. Vocal range: alto-soprano.

Horace Vandergelder: Well-known half-a-millionaire, widower, owns the Feed Store, gruff, set
in his ways, authoritative. Stage age: 50-65+. Vocal range: baritone.

Cornelius Hackl: Head clerk at the Feed Store, energetic, enthusiastic, and adventurous.
Stage age: 30-40. Vocal range: baritone.

Barnaby Tucker: Assistant to Cornelius at the Feed Store, naïve, energized, follower.
Stage age: 18-25. Vocal range: baritone.

Irene Molloy: Owns the Hat Shop, widow, beautiful, smart, fun-loving. Stage age: 30-40.