Follies Revival 2002 - Articles Page 18

Ages: 10+
Opened: August 6, 2002
Closing: August 31, 2002

Follies - 2002 - London Fringe History , Info & More

Royal Festival Hall
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd London

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 - 2002 - London Fringe Articles Page 18

Broadway Legend Betty Comden Dies at 89
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2006


Betty Comden, whose work with the late Adolph Green epitomized Broadway's Golden Age, has died at the age of 89, according to the New York Times

Costume Designer Florence Klotz Dies at 86
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2006


Florence Klotz, six-time Tony Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated costume designer, died Wednesday, November 1, at her home in Manhattan

Stritch Extends Run of Carlyle Cabaret Show through 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2006


Tony Award-winner Elaine Stritch has extended her run in Elaine Stritch: At Home at the Carlyle...Again through November 11th

Elaine Stritch: At Home at the Carlyle...Again Opens 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2006


A Broadway legend will return to the cabaret stage when Elaine Stritch: At Home at the Carlyle...Again opens on Tuesday, September 12, 2006, in the Café Carlyle

Program Announced for O'Hara & Lazar Concert in Philly
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2006


The program has been announced for 'From Broadway to Hollywood,' the August 10th concert featuring Kelli O'Hara and Aaron Lazar backed by Peter Nero and the Philadelphia Pops

Elaine Stritch: At Home at the Carlyle...Again Opens 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2006


A Broadway legend will return to cabaret stages when Elaine Stritch: At Home at the Carlyle...Again opens on Tuesday, September 12, 2006, in the Café Carlyle and plays through Saturday, November 4, 2006

Stritch to Star in Coward Show in London and on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2006


Elaine Stritch will star in a new Noel Coward compilation show, which will open in London in December and then move to Broadway

O'Hara and Lazar to Headline Philly Pops Concert, 8/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2006


Kelli O'Hara and Aaron Lazar will star in the Philly Pops' 'From Broadway to Hollywood' concert on August 10th

Fuller and McGuire to Star in Southern Comforts, 9/19-10/29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2006


Kathleen Clark's Southern Comforts, running from September 19th through October 29th at Primary Stages, will co-star Tony Award-nominees Penny Fuller and William Biff McGuire

Hairspray to Play Final Las Vegas Performance June 11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2006


Hairspray will play its final performance at the Luxor Las Vegas on Sunday, June 11th

2006 Tony Awards Q&A: Sutton Foster
by Robert Diamond - Jun 1, 2006


Best Leading Actress in a Musical nominee Sutton Foster tells us about The Drowsy Chaperone's path to Broadway and more!

Leads Announced for 'Pirate Queen'; Plays Chicago in Oct.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2006


Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schoenberg's THE PIRATE QUEEN, the spectacular new musical from the authors of Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, will play a pre-Broadway, World Premiere engagement in Chicago from October 3rd through November 26th, 2006.

Stritch Hosts NY Pops Birthday Concert; Minnelli Appears
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2006


On May 8th, Elaine Stritch will host the New York Pops 23rd Birthday Gala concert at Carnegie Hall, while Liza Minnelli will make a guest appearance

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.

Fierstein and Latessa Depart Vegas Hairspray on April 30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2006


Harvey Fierstein and Dick Latessa will depart the Las Vegas production of Hairspary on April 30th, while Paul Vogt and Eddie Mekkla will take over on May 1st

Las Vegas Sun Incorrect; Paul Vogt to Take Over for Fierstein in Vegas Hairspray
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2006


Contrary to a report in the Las Vegas Sun, John Goodman will not be playing Edna Turnblad in the Las Vegas production of Hairspray; Paul Vogt will begin performances as Edna on May 1st while Eddie Mekka will begin to play Wilbur that day

Broadway: The Golden Age: Exclusive Video From The Vault Featuring Elaine Stritch
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2006


BroadwayWorld offers an exclusive never-before-seen video interview with Elaine Stritch that was cut from Broadway: The Golden Age

Barbara Cook and Elaine Stritch are Billed in Alphabetical Order, Feb. 27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2006


On February 27th, legends Barbara Cook and Elaine Stritch will star side by side in the cabaret evening 'In Alphabetical Order' at Lincoln Center

Hairspray, with Fierstein, Styles Las Vegas Feb. 6; Opens Feb. 15
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2006


The streamlined Las Vegas production of Hairspray starring Harvey Fierstein and Dick Latessa will begin previews on February 6th and open on February 15th

Vilanch, Pinkins, Garrett and More Headline LA Comden and Green Tribute in March
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2006


Betty Garrett, Tonya Pinkins, Bruce Vilanch and others will headline Do Re Mi--Comden and Green's Broadway in LA on March 10th, 11th and 12th

Photo Flash: Wendy Wasserstein--A Look Back
by Walter McBride - Jan 30, 2006


BroadwayWorld presents a gallery of photos of Wendy Wasserstein, the beloved playwright who just passed away at the age of 55

Documentary on Margo Jones--with Ivey and Thomas--Premieres in March
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2006


Judith Ivey, Richard Thomas and Marcia Gay Harden (who will narrate) will appear in the documentary 'Sweet Tornado: Margo Jones and the American Theater,' premiering in March

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.

Other Productions of Follies

1971   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1972   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1976   Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
Off-Broadway
1983   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1985   Off-Broadway New York Concert
Off-Broadway
1987   West End London Revival
West End
1988   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1990   Los Angeles Los Angeles Revival
Los Angeles
1995   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1996   West End London Concert
West End
1998   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2001   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2002   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe
2007   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2011   Washington, DC (Regional) Kennedy Center Revival
Washington, DC (Regional)
2011   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   West End National Theatre Premiere
West End
2019   West End London Return Engagement
West End

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