Follies 1971 - Articles Page 19

Ages: 10+
Opened: April 4, 1971
Closing: July 01, 1972

Follies - 1971 - Broadway History , Info & More

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A true theatrical event, this legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the greatest musical ever created.brbrThe time is 1971, and theatrical impresario Dimitri Weissmann (famous for his garish Weissmann Follies of yesteryear) hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the stage for a parade of brilliant '20s, '30s and '40s pastiche numbers that have become every bit as famous as their models: "Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here" and "Broadway Baby," to name a few. Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present and come face to face with the future.brbrSurreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart-wrenching and epic in scope, "Follies" uses the musical theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years. It is a showcase for powerful dramatic actors, featuring a large cast rich in character, which provides opportunities for seasoned older performers.

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Follies - 1971 - Broadway Articles Page 19

Elaine Stritch Joins London 'Follies in Concert,' 2/4
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2006


Theatre legend Elaine Stritch has joined the star-studded cast of 'Follies in Concert,' which will be presented at the London Palladium on February 4th, 2007 at 7:15 PM

Garber and Hines Join Encores! Follies Concert
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2006


Victor Garber and Mimi Hines are the latest stars to sign onto the upcoming Encores! staged concert production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies, presented from February 8th through 11th, 2007 at City Center

Murphy, Baranski, Bosco, Etc. Join Encores! Follies
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2006


More stars have signed on to the eagerly awaited Encores! staged concert of the Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman classic Follies, presented from February 8th through 11th, 2007 at City Center

Trinity Rep's Eugene Lee to be inducted into Hall of Fame
by Randy Rice - Oct 25, 2006


Eugene Lee, who has been been designing at Trinity Rep since 1967, will be inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame

Friedman, Staunton, Etc. Set for London Follies Concert
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2006


Maria Friedman, Imelda Staunton, Philip Quast, Liliane Montevecchi, Liz Robertson and Laura Michelle Kelly are among the stars who have so far been enlisted to star in Follies in Concert, which will be presented as a benefit performance at the London Palladium on February 4th, 2007

He's Still Here: A Chat with Broadway's John McMartin
by Joseph F. Panarello - Aug 22, 2006


Victoria Clark Cast as Sally in Encores! Follies
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2006


Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark has found her next role--vulnerable ex-showgirl Sally Durant Plummer in the upcoming Encores! staged concert presentation of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies, which will run from February 8th through 11th at City Center

A CHORUS LINE Announces Complete 2006 Cast
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2006


A Chorus Line, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical, proudly announces the 2006 cast.

Encores Casting for Of Thee I Sing Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2006


Side By Side By Sondheim Stars Reunite for May 21 Benefit in London
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2006


The original stars of Side By Side By Sondheim--Julia McKenzie, Millicent Martin, David Kernan and Ned Sherrin--will reunite for a charity benefit concert of the revue on May 21st at the Novello Theatre in London

Harvey Evans and More Join Cast of Encores! 70, Girls, 70
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2006


Harvey Evans and more performers have been added to the starry cast of Encores! upcoming 70, Girls, 70

The Complete Follies Collection, Featuring All 33 Sondheim Songs, Now Available
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2006


The Complete Follies Collection, featuring all 33 of Sondheim's songs from the original production, the London production and the cut songs, is now available

Track Listing Released for Wall to Wall Sondheim Highlights CD, Available for Pre-Order
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2006


A Highlights CD of 17 tracks from last year's popular Wall to Wall Sondheim concert can now be pre-ordered online

d'Amboise and Berresse to Star in a Chorus Line Revival, To Play San Francisco This Summer, Broadway This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2006


The New York Times reports that Charlotte d'Amboise, and Michael Berresse will star as Cassie, and Zach respectively in the upcoming revival of A Chorus Line.

Brian Stokes Mitchell & Marin Mazzie star in ENCORES! "Kismet" Feb. 9 - 12
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2006


New York City Center's 2006 Encores! Season will open on February 9 with the six-time Tony Award-winning Kismet, starring Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell and Marin Mazzie.

Encores! Announces Complete 2006 Season - Kismet, 70, Girls, 70 and Of Thee I Sing
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2005


New York City Center will present the 13th season of New York City Center Encores! Great American Musicals In Concert®, opening February 9 with Kismet starring Brian Stokes Mitchell and Marin Mazzie, followed by the Kander and Ebb musical 70, Girls, 70. George and Ira Gershwin's Of Thee I Sing will end the season, playing May 11 - 14.

Musicals on Television Presented at MTR, Sept. 22-25
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2005


New York's Museum of Television and Radio will host a 3-day retrospective called Musicals on Television, with a number of rare gems available for viewing

Two Gentlemen of Verona Begins Performances Aug. 16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2005


The Public Theatre's revival of the musical Two Gentlemen of Verona will start performances at the Delacorte Theatre tomorrow, August 16th

Two Gentlemen of Verona Ensemble Completes Cast
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2005


Casting is now set for the upcoming Shakespeare in the Park production of the musical version of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, which will run from August 16th through September 11th

Whatever Happened To Kurt Peterson?
by Joseph F. Panarello - May 15, 2005


After Tony in West Side Story, Dear World, and Follies, Kurt Peterson left the world of performing. Now he's back producing Stephen Schwartz's Captain Louie....

Paul Gemignani Named Music Director of Encores! 2005-2006 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2005


Gemignani will succeed Rob Fisher, who has been music director for the entire 12-year history of Encores!.

McKechnie and Ziemba will Star in Follies at Barrington Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2005


Donna McKechnie and Karen Ziemba will headline Folles at the Barrington Stage Company from June 23rd-July 16th

A Salute to Harold Prince Benefit with Mazzie, Daniely, Barrett, Haran May 3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2005


On Tuesday, May 3, the NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG salutes Harold Prince with a benefit concert titled A PRINCE OF A FELLA beginning at 7 p.m. at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall. The performance will be followed by a seated dinner beginning at 8:30 p.m. at Shelly's New York, 104 West 57th St.

Coverage of Wall to Wall Stephen Sondheim
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 21, 2005


Report and photos from the 12-hour celebration of everything Sondheim, which was held at Symphony Space three days before his 75th birthday.

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