STAGE TUBE: Ensayos de 'FOLLIES' en el Teatro Español
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 6, 2012
Ya están ultimándose los ensayos para que todo este listo para este jueves 10 de febrero, fecha en que comenzarán las previas de FOLLIES, el musical de Stephen Sondheim y James Goldman, en el TEATRO ESPAÑOL de Madrid. El estreno oficial será el 23 de febrero. Aquí tenéis algunas imágenes del proceso de preparación de este gran espectáculo.
FOLLIES Closes on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2012
Performances began on Sunday, August 7th for James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES, directed by Eric Schaeffer, with choreography by Warren Carlyle and music direction by James Moore.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 18th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Jan 18, 2012
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Russell Crowe's Chicago vocal coach, a hot new Broadway star, three productions at the North Shore Center, 'Show Boat,' Jessie and Darren's dreams come true and more....
Victoria Clark to Replace Bernadette Peters as 'Sally' in LA FOLLIES; Maxwell, Burstein, Raines & Paige to Transfer
by BWW - Jan 11, 2012
The Kennedy Center's critically acclaimed Broadway production of James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award®-winning musical Follies will transfer to the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for six weeks, and as BroadwayWorld reported last month, Bernadette Peters will not continue on with the rest of the cast for the transfer of the production. Now we have confirmed that Tony winner Victoria Clark will take over the role of Sally in her place. Also now officially confirmed to transfer with the production are co-stars Jan Maxwell, Danny Burstein, Ron Raines and Elaine Paige.
FOLLIES Begins Final Two Weeks of Broadway Performances
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 10, 2012
The critically acclaimed Kennedy Center revival of FOLLIES, book by James Goldman and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, begins its final 16 performances tonight at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). The production, directed by Eric Schaeffer with choreography by Warren Carlyle and music direction by James Moore, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 22 prior to an engagement at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for six weeks only, May 3 through June 9, 2012.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 4th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Jan 4, 2012
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to New York. Check out the Mosh Pit 'Top Ten Hot Topics' for the last half of 2011!
Bernadette Peters Bids Adieu to FOLLIES Post Broadway; Will Not Star in LA Run
by BWW - Dec 22, 2011
Casting for the Los Angeles engagement of Follies has not yet been announced, and while it is presumed that at least some of the cast will be heading west, one star who will not make the trip is Bernadette Peters, who plays Sally Durant. A spokesperson for Peters tells BroadwayWorld that the star has concert obligations she must fulfill next spring, which will prevent her from continuing with the production. Peters will, of course, finish out the Broadway run through January 22.
Diego Rodríguez será el Joven Ben en 'Follies'
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 21, 2011
El actor Diego Rodríguez (Mamma Mia!, Los Miserables, Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar) intepretará al Joven Ben en la producción de FOLLIES, con música y letra de Stephen Sondheim y libreto de James Goldman , dirigida por Mario Gas y con dirección musical de Pep Pladellorens, a partir del próximo 10 de Febrero y hasta el 8 de Abril de 2012 en el Teatro Español de Madrid.
Julia Möller formará parte de 'Follies' como Joven Sally
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 14, 2011
La actriz Julia Möller (El Fantasma de la Ópera, La Bella y la Bestia), que recientemente participó en los BroadwayWorld Spain Awards 2011 poniendo el broche de oro a la gala junto a Sara Pérez, Juan Mateos y Marcos Pérez, será la joven Sally en 'FOLLIES', el musical de Stephen Sondheim, dirigido por Mario Gas en el Teatro Español a partir del 10 de Febrero de 2012.
Radio Bits: Carlos Hipólito habla sobre 'FOLLIES' en 'Contando Historias'
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 13, 2011
El actor Carlos Hipólito habla sobre su papel en 'FOLLIES' desde el Teatro Español con Daniel Galindo en 'Contando Historias', el programa sobre cultura de Radio Exterior en Rtve.es. Follies, dirigido por Mario Gas, y protagonizado por Vicky Peña, Carlos Hipólito, Muntsa Rius, Pep Molina y Massiel, se estrenará el próximo 10 de Febrero en el Teatro Español de Madrid.
BWW Exclusive: FOLLIES Farewell Series - Bernadette Peters
by BWW - Dec 12, 2011
BroadwayWorld.com is excited to present a new series of artwork created by Broadway ad agency Serino/Coyne to celebrate the end of FOLIES' Broadway run and to remind everyone that time is running out to see this beautiful production. The photo below features Bernadette Peters who plays Sally in the show.
BREAKING NEWS: FOLLIES to Play LA's Ahmanson Theatre May - June 2012!
by Robert Diamond - Dec 6, 2011
The LA Times is reporting the breaking news that 'Center Theatre Group announced Tuesday that it would import the production now on Broadway that originated in May at Washington's Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Michael Ritchie, CTG's artistic director, said "we are currently in discussions" to lure members of the Broadway cast led by Bernadette Peters, Elaine Page, Jan Maxwell, Jayne Houdyshell and Danny Burstein. "Follies" is scheduled to close on Broadway Jan. 22 after a four-month run.'
Massiel, Peña, Hipólito y Molina protagonizarán Follies
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 2, 2011
Vicky Peña, Carlos Hipólito, Muntsa Rius, Pep Molina, Massiel, Teresa Vallicrosa, Mónica López y Linda Mirabal protagonizarán 'FOLLIES' dirigido por Mario Gas en el Teatro Español del 10 de Febrero al 8 de Abril de 2012! El reparto aún no está cerrado al completo y las audiciones continúan todavía.
AUDIO: FOLLIES' Danny Burnstein Visits NPR
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 29, 2011
Two-time Tony nominee Danny Burstein is currently starring in the acclaimed Broadway revival of James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece FOLLIES. Today PS Classics released the new two-disc Broadway cast album of the hit production. In anticipation of the album's release, Burstein visited NPR's 'Fresh Air' to talk with host Terry Gross about playing Buddy Plummer in the iconic musical. Click below to listen to the full interview!
Sherman Hemsley, Michael Eisner, et al. to Be Inducted Into Television Hall of Fame
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 29, 2011
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Committee has selected a groundbreaking production team, an iconic executive, an internationally renowned TV variety show host, a leading actor, an award-winning lighting designer, a multiple Emmy®-winning producer, and one of television's most beloved comedy couples as the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame, announced Television Academy Chairman and CEO John Shaffner.
FOLLIES Cast Album Released
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2011
The Broadway cast of FOLLIES will be heading to the recording studio this week, and PS Classics is set to release the new cast recording for the revival on November 29. To pre-order the double-disc album online at $14.95, visit www.psclassics.com.
Carlos Hipólito será Ben en Follies
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Nov 11, 2011
Según acaba de confirmar el diario ABC.es, Carlos Hipólito interpretará el papel de Ben, encabezando el reparto de Follies en la producción del Teatro Español en Enero de 2012, junto a Vicky Peña, cuyo papel no ha sido desvelado todavía. Posteriormente, Hipólito se incorporará a Sonrisas y Lágrimas como el Capitán Von Trapp cuando llegue a Madrid.
Tracks Revealed for New FOLLIES Cast Recording
by Robert Diamond - Nov 3, 2011
PS Classics has revealed the complete track list for the the new cast recording for the revival of FOLLIES on November 29. To pre-order the double-disc album online at $14.95, visit www.psclassics.com. The album will feature 33 tracks with some dialogue lead-ins, scenes, and speeches in a two-disc set, complete with 52-page full-color booklet with essay, synopsis, lyrics and production photos.
Limited song clips are available now as well on the PS Classics web site. Tracks will include:
New FOLLIES Cast Recording to Feature 33-34 Tracks; Some Scenes & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2011
PS Classics is set to release the new cast recording for the revival of FOLLIES on November 29. To pre-order the double-disc album online at $14.95, visit www.psclassics.com. According to PS Classics.com, the album will feature 33-34 songs with some dialogue lead-ins, scenes, and speeches.
RIALTO CHATTER: FOLLIES Hunting for Broadway Transfer?
by Robert Diamond - Oct 19, 2011
Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that producers of FOLLIES on Broadway had been trying to convince the Nederlanders to allow the show to extend past its current January 22, 2012 closing date at the Marquis Theater. Doing this, Riedel reports would require forcing the upcoming revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA starring Ricky Martin, Elena Roger and Michael Cerveris to move theatres, which they were unwilling to do.
Photo Flash: FOLLIES Cast Celebrates Serendipity Sundae!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2011
Cast members of Follies turned out yesterday as Serendipity 3 (225 E 60th Street btwn. 2nd and 3rd) revealed a special Follies sundae. The 'Live, Laugh, Love Sundae' will be on sale at the popular midtown restaurant through the end of October. The sundae is a 'Big Apple Pie' with cinnamon ice cream, caramel sauce, topped with whipped cream, red heart candy, large pink whimsical hearts and a twisted swirl lollipop on top. Check out photos from the big event below!
STAGE TUBE: Bernadette Peters Talks FOLLIES on THE VIEW!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 12, 2011
Star of the current Broadway revival of FOLLIES, Bernadette Peters stopped by 'The View' today where she chatted about the show and her upcoming appearance on NBC's SMASH. Click below watch Peters' full interview!