The Will Rogers Follies 1991 - Articles Page 5

Opened: May 1, 1991
Closing: September 05, 1993

The Will Rogers Follies - 1991 - Broadway History , Info & More

Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

Inspired by the words of Will Rogers and Betty Rogers

The Will Rogers Follies focuses on the life and career of

famed humorist and performer Will Rogers (“Oklahoma’s

favorite son”). Using the Ziegfeld Follies as a backdrop,

Follies describes the episodes of Rogers’ life in spectacular

production numbers and conveys the personality of

this quintessentially American figure using snippets of

his famous homespun style of wisdom and common

sense. Follies was the winner of the Tony and Drama

Desk Award for Best Musical.

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Broadway Producer Stewart Lane Cast in Bay Street Theatre's 'FORUM'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2013


Broadway producer and Sag Harbor community local Stewart Lane has been cast as Eronius in Bay Street Theatre's presentation of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, beginning August 6 and running through September 1. The show stars Peter Scolari with Conrad John Schuck and Jackie Hoffman. The book is by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart with lyrics and music by Stephen Sondheim; music direction by Ethyl Will; and directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge.

2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown: #2 - The Tremendous Tommy Tune
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 8, 2013


Today we are continuing BroadwayWorld's 2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown with a special spotlight focused on one of the most Tony Award-winning artists in history, actor/choreographer/director Tommy Tune!

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Opens The Mountain Play Association's 100th Season Today
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2013


The Mountain Play - 'A Great Outdoor Theatre Adventure' and the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience, presents the Tony Award-winning musical The Sound of Music directed by Jay Manley for its 100th season in 2013.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Open The Mountain Play Association's 100th Season, 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013


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Full Cast Confirmed For PIAF, Starring Frances Ruffelle, At Leicester Curve From Feb 16
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 28, 2013


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Tommy Tune to Play Liza Minnelli's Brother on ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 20, 2012


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FLASH SPECIAL: Thirteen Tip-Topmost Tommy Tune Moments To Treasure
by Pat Cerasaro - Nov 17, 2012


As a super-special companion column to this week's extensive InDepth InterView with nine-time Tony Award-winning performer/choreographer/director Tommy Tune, please enjoy this selection of the most pertinent and eye-popping moments from Tune's tremendous career, covering many of his best-loved and most fondly remembered musicals to date - among them: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, NINE, GRAND HOTEL, MY ONE & ONLY, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES and more!

Regional Theater of the Week: Lyric Theatre in Oklahoma City, OK
by BWW Features - Oct 24, 2012


BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: Lyric Theatre in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2012


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by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2012


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Northlight Theatre's WOODY SEZ Opens 9/14
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 3, 2012


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by Kelsey Denette - Jul 12, 2012


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by Robert Diamond - May 31, 2012


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2012 Tony Awards Clip Countdown - Day 14: THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES
by Pat Cerasaro - May 25, 2012


Today we are tying together the 2012 Tony Awards Clip Countdown selection with BroadwayWorld's extensive and exclusive InDepth InterView Tony Awards Edition premiere entry spotlighting NEWSIES and BONNIE & CLYDE director/choreographer Jeff Calhoun by focusing on Calhoun's first major choreographic contributions showcased on a Broadway stage, as seen in the 1991 Tony Award-winning Best Musical helmed by multi-Tony-winner Tommy Tune, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES.

Stephanie J. Block Begins Performances in ANYTHING GOES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2011


As previously reported, Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that Stephanie J. Block will join the Tony Award winning company of Anything Goes performing the role of 'Reno Sweeney' while Sutton Foster is filming the television pilot, Bunheads, for 3 weeks in November. Specific dates have been announced today and Block will officially be stepping into the role November 4 through November 22.

Stephanie J. Block Officially Takes Over for Sutton Foster in ANYTHING GOES Nov. 4 - Nov. 22
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 31, 2011


As previously reported, Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that Stephanie J. Block will join the Tony Award winning company of Anything Goes performing the role of 'Reno Sweeney' while Sutton Foster is filming the television pilot, Bunheads, for 3 weeks in November. Specific dates have been announced today and Block will officially be stepping into the role November 4 through November 22.

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by Jessica Lewis - Oct 19, 2011


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by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2011


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A STRANGE AND SEPARATE PEOPLE Enters Final Week
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 27, 2011


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by Nicole Rosky - Jul 20, 2011


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Talk Out Held For A STRANGE AND SEPARATE PEOPLE 7/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 18, 2011


'A Strange and Separate People' by Jon Marans is presented by Stacy Shane, the original producer of Marans' critically acclaimed, award-winning play, The Temperamentals.

A STRANGE AND SEPARATE PEOPLE Begins Previews Thursday, 7/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2011


'A Strange and Separate People' by Jon Marans announces casting of The Off Broadway play is presented by Stacy Shane / ManUnderdog Prods., the original producer of Marans' critically acclaimed, award-winning play from a season ago, The Temperamentals, at Theatre Row Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street, beginning July 14th and Opening Tuesday, July 19th. It is directed by Jeff Calhoun. It stars , Jonathan Hammond, Tricia Paoluccio and Noah Weisberg. The set and costume design is by Clint Ramos; with lighting by Ryan O'Gara and sound by Jill BC Du Boff.

A STRANGE AND SEPARATE PEOPLE Begins Previews Thursday, 7/14
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 11, 2011


'A Strange and Separate People' by Jon Marans announces casting of The Off Broadway play is presented by Stacy Shane / ManUnderdog Prods., the original producer of Marans' critically acclaimed, award-winning play from a season ago, The Temperamentals, at Theatre Row Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street, beginning July 14th and Opening Tuesday, July 19th. It is directed by Jeff Calhoun. It stars , Jonathan Hammond, Tricia Paoluccio and Noah Weisberg. The set and costume design is by Clint Ramos; with lighting by Ryan O'Gara and sound by Jill BC Du Boff.

Jonathan Hammond, Noah Weisberg Lead A STRANGE AND SEPARATE PEOPLE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2011


'A Strange and Separate People' by Jon Marans announces casting of Jonathan Hammond, Tricia Paoluccio and Noah Weisberg. The Off Broadway play is presented byStacy Shane / ManUnderdog Prods., the original producer of Marans' critically acclaimed, award-winning play from a season ago, The Temperamentals, at Theatre Row Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street, beginning July 14th and Opening Tuesday, July 19th. It is directed by Jeff Calhoun, with set and costume design by Clint Ramos; lighting by Ryan O'Gara and sound by Jill BC Du Boff.

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by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2011


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The Will Rogers Follies FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Will Rogers Follies have there been?
The Will Rogers Follies has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1991, Broadway which opened in 1991, US Tour which opened in 1992, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1998 and East Haddam, CT (Regional) which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has The Will Rogers Follies been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Peter Stone, Best Choreography for Tommy Tune, Best Costume Design for Willa Kim , Best Direction of a Musical for Tommy Tune, Best Lighting Design for Jules Fisher, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Cy Coleman, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Betty ComdenBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Adolph Green and Best Revival for Tony Walton.
What Tony Awards has The Will Rogers Follies won?
Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Peter Stone Best Choreography for Tommy Tune Best Costume Design for Willa Kim Best Direction of a Musical for Tommy Tune Best Lighting Design for Jules Fisher Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Cy Coleman, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Betty Comden, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Adolph Green, Best Revival for Tony Walton, .
What awards has The Will Rogers Follies been nominated for?
The Will Rogers Follies has been nominated for several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. It has also received nominations for Outstanding Music for Cy Coleman, Outstanding Musical for The Will Rogers Follies, and Outstanding Orchestration for Billy Byers at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has The Will Rogers Follies won?
The Will Rogers Follies has won several awards, including Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. It also received recognition for Outstanding Music by Cy Coleman and Outstanding Musical for The Will Rogers Follies from the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, the show was honored with Outstanding Orchestration by Billy Byers at the Drama Desk Awards.

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