Northland Pioneer College’s Performing Arts Department will present the charming musical theater hit, “Hello, Dolly!” beginning Thursday at the college’s Performing Arts Center in Snowflake. Additional performances will be held on Saturday and from Nov. 16-18.

The 1964 musical, “Hello, Dolly!” is based on Thorton Wilder’s book “The Matchmaker,” with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart. The story follows matchmaker widow Dolly Levi, a professional meddler, who sets her sights on catching a match of her own – the well-known miserly and wealthy bachelor Horace Vandergelder. Set in New York City at the turn of the century, the theatrical production includes a variety of memorable songs such as “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Put on Your Sunday Clothes,” and the title number, “Hello, Dolly!” Music for NPC’s production will be directed by Mindy Flake, with choreography by Becky Eagle.