The Will Rogers Follies 1991 - Articles Page 8

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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La Jolla Playhouse Announces Complete Cast of BONNIE & CLYDE, Sands & Osnes To Star
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2009


La Jolla Playhouse is pleased to announce the complete cast of its world-premiere musical Bonnie & Clyde, music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel), lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance), book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), with direction and musical staging by Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!), playing November 10 - December 20, 2009 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.

Sands, Osnes & Winningham to Star in BONNIE & CLYDE at La Jolla Playhouse, Performances Begin 11/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2009


La Jolla Playhouse announced today the addition of the world-premiere musical Bonnie & Clyde, to its 2009-10 season, replacing The Big Time. This production features music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel), lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance), book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), and direction by Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!). Bonnie & Clyde will run November 10 - December 20, 2009 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.

La Jolla Playhouse Announces Complete Cast of BONNIE & CLYDE, Sands & Osnes To Star
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 25, 2009


La Jolla Playhouse is pleased to announce the complete cast of its world-premiere musical Bonnie & Clyde, music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel), lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance), book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), with direction and musical staging by Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!), playing November 10 - December 20, 2009 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.

Tommy Tune's STEPS IN TIME To Be Featured at Broadway Benefit Gala
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 21, 2009


Friends In Deed has tapped Tommy Tune?s brand new road show, STEPS IN TIME, for their one-night-only Broadway Benefit Gala that will take place at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College tonight, September 21st at 8:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit Friends In Deed - The Crisis Center for Life-Threatening Illness.

Tommy Tune To Perform Autobiographical Show STEP IN TIME As Friends In Deed Benefit 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2009


Friends In Deed has tapped Tommy Tune's brand new road show, Steps in Time, for their one-night-only spectacular Broadway Benefit Gala which will take place at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (899 Tenth Avenue) on Monday, September 21st at 8:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit Friends In Deed - The Crisis Center for Life-Threatening Illness.

Tamzin Outhwaite to Lead Cast in SWEET CHARITY at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Robert Diamond - Sep 15, 2009


Matthew White is to direct Tamzin Outhwaite as Charity Hope Valentine in the Tony Award-winning musical Sweet Charity at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Sweet Charity previews from 21 November with press night on 02 December, and runs until 07 March 2010. The box office opens for general public bookings at noon on Thursday 17 September. With book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, choreography is by Stephen Mear, set design by Tim Shortall, costume design by Matthew Wright, musical supervision and direction by Nigel Lilley, orchestrations by Chris Walker, lighting by David Howe and sound design by Gareth Owen.

THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES Kick off The Atlanta Lyric Theatre's 30th Season 9/4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2009


Atlanta Lyric Theatre, the metro area's only local professional musical theatre company begins its 30th anniversary season with the multiple Tony Award winner, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES September 4 - 20 at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre (117 N. Park Square, Marietta).

THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES Kick off The Atlanta Lyric Theatre's 30th Season 9/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2009


Atlanta Lyric Theatre, the metro area's only local professional musical theatre company begins its 30th anniversary season with the multiple Tony Award winner, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES September 4 - 20 at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre (117 N. Park Square, Marietta).

Tommy Tune To Perform Autobiographical Show STEP IN TIME As Friends In Deed Benefit 9/21
by Charlie Piane - Aug 13, 2009


Friends In Deed has tapped Tommy Tune's brand new road show, Steps in Time, for their one-night-only spectacular Broadway Benefit Gala which will take place at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (899 Tenth Avenue) on Monday, September 21st at 8:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit Friends In Deed - The Crisis Center for Life-Threatening Illness.

Sands, Osnes & Winningham to Star in BONNIE & CLYDE at La Jolla Playhouse in November
by Robert Diamond - Jul 13, 2009


La Jolla Playhouse announced today the addition of the world-premiere musical Bonnie & Clyde, to its 2009-10 season, replacing The Big Time. This production features music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel), lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance), book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), and direction by Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!). Bonnie & Clyde will run November 10 - December 20, 2009 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.

Frank Wildhorn's Bonnie & Clyde to Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in November
by Robert Diamond - Jun 5, 2009


La Jolla Playhouse announced today the addition of the world-premiere musical Bonnie & Clyde, to its 2009-10 season, replacing The Big Time. This production features music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel), lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance), book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), and direction by Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!). Bonnie & Clyde will run November 10 - December 20, 2009 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.

La Mirada Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE 6/5 - 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2009


La Mirada Theatre For the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment are thrilled to present the fifth and final production of La Mirada Theatre?s 2008-2009 season of shows, the West Coast Premiere of a new and completely revised production of Ring of Fire, created by Tony Award-winner Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade, orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby, choreography by Jane Lanier and directed by and starring one of the original cast members from the Broadway production, Jason Edwards. Ring of Fire will begin performances on Friday, June 5 and will run through Sunday, June 21 at La Mirada Theatre For the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue.

RING OF FIRE Closes Out The 2009-2009 Season At La Mirada Theatre, Opens 6/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2009


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment are thrilled to present the fifth and final production of La Mirada Theatre?s 2008-2009 season of shows, the West Coast Premiere of a new and completely revised production of RING OF FIRE, created by Tony Award-winner Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade, orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby, choreography by Jane Lanier and directed by and starring one of the original cast members from the Broadway production, Jason Edwards.

La Mirada Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE 6/5 - 6/21
by Reynard Loki - May 7, 2009


La Mirada Theatre For the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment are thrilled to present the fifth and final production of La Mirada Theatre?s 2008-2009 season of shows, the West Coast Premiere of a new and completely revised production of Ring of Fire, created by Tony Award-winner Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade, orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby, choreography by Jane Lanier and directed by and starring one of the original cast members from the Broadway production, Jason Edwards. Ring of Fire will begin performances on Friday, June 5 and will run through Sunday, June 21 at La Mirada Theatre For the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue.

Osnes and Sands to Star in Roundabout Reading of Wildhorn's BONNIE & CLYDE February 8 and 10
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com has learned that The Roundabout Theatre Company will be presenting a reading of the new Broadway-bound musical BONNIE & CLYDE on February 8 and 10, 2009. The show features a book by Ivan Menchell, music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black, direction by Jeff Calhoun and music direction by John McDaniel. Starring in the reading will be Laura Osnes as Bonnie and Stark Sands as Clyde.

Osnes and Sands to Star in Roundabout Reading of Wildhorn's BONNIE & CLYDE February 8 and 10
by Robert Diamond - Feb 5, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com has learned that The Roundabout Theatre Company will be presenting a reading of the new Broadway-bound musical BONNIE & CLYDE on February 8 and 10, 2009. The show features a book by Ivan Menchell, music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black, direction by Jeff Calhoun and music direction by John McDaniel. Starring in the reading will be Laura Osnes as Bonnie and Stark Sands as Clyde.

Tommy Tune Just Keeps On Dancing
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2009


Tommy Tune doesn't let his age slow him down as he continues to perform and make waves dancing on The Great White Way and all around America. On January 23 and 24 Tommy Tune performed 'Tommy Tune in Steps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance' at the Strathmore. Tommy Tune in Steps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance Featuring the Manhattan Rhythm Kings. With an unprecedented nine Tony Awards in four categories, Tommy Tune's credentials are impressive, but it's his effortless charm that brings audiences back again and again. 'The last genuine song-and-dance man' (Variety), Tune is top-hatted, white-tied, and tailed for this delicious evening of show standards, with the Manhattan Rhythm Kings trio providing impeccable accompaniment. On November 12, 2003, The President of The United States presented Tommy Tune with the nations' highest honor for Artistic Achievement, The National Medal of Arts. In a private ceremony in the oval office of the White House, Mr. Tune received this honor to add to his already unprecedented nine Tony Awards in four different categories plus, among other accolades, eight Drama Desk Awards, two Obie Awards, two Astaire Awards, the American Dance Award, the Drama League Award, and the George Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement.

MINDGAME, Starring Keith Carradine Begins Performances at SoHo Playhouse 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2008


This fall, Tony Award nominated actor Keith Carradine (The Will Rogers Follies, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 'Nashville,' 'Dexter') returns to the New York stage in the New York premiere of Anthony Horowitz's acclaimed thriller, MINDGAME. Ken Russell, the celebrated director of the films Tommy, Woman In Love and The Boyfriend, makes his New York stage directorial debut with MINDGAME.

Keith Carradine to Star in NY Premiere of 'Mindgame'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 25, 2008


This fall, Tony Award nominated actor Keith Carradine (The Will Rogers Follies, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 'Nashville,' 'Dexter') returns to the New York stage in the New York premiere of Anthony Horowitz's acclaimed thriller, MINDGAME. Ken Russell, the celebrated director of the films Tommy, Woman In Love and The Boyfriend, makes his New York stage directorial debut with MINDGAME.

Jeff Calhoun to Direct Stage Premiere of 'High School Musical 2' in Atlanta; NSMT Presents New England Premiere
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 12, 2008


Variety is reporting that the world premiere of High School Musical 2 will be directed by Jeff Calhoun at Theater of the Stars in Atlanta, Georgia. The show will run from November 7th- 16th 2008. Casting has not yet been announced.

Roundabout to Present Reading of Wildhorn & Black's BONNIE & CLYDE with Director Calhoun & Music Director McDaniel
by Robert Diamond - Sep 13, 2008


BroadwayWorld.com has learned that The Roundabout Theatre Company will be presenting a reading of the new Broadway-bound musical BONNIE & CLYDE on February 9, 2009. The show features a book by Ivan Menchell, music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black, direction by Jeff Calhoun and musical direction by John McDaniel.

Ken Russell Makes Stage Directorial Debut This Fall
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 1, 2008


This fall, Tony Award nominated actor Keith Carradine (The Will Rogers Follies, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 'Nashville,' 'Dexter') returns to the New York stage in the New York premiere of Anthony Horowitz's acclaimed thriller, MINDGAME. Ken Russell, the celebrated director of the films Tommy, Woman In Love and The Boyfriend, makes his New York stage directorial debut with MINDGAME.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces National High School Musical Theatre Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2008


Pittsburgh CLO and Nederlander Presentations Inc. are proud to announce the creation of The National High School Musical Theater Awards, celebrating outstanding student performances in high school musical productions across the United States.

'The Will Rogers Follies' at Gateway Begins May 21
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2008


The 59th season of the Gateway Playhouse opens with the multiple Tony Award winner, 'The Will Rogers Follies, a life in revue'

Gateway Playhouse Presents 'The Will Rogers Follies'
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2008


Gateway Playhouse, Long Island's premiere professional Equity musical theatre, begins its 59th season with the multiple Tony Award winner, 'The Will Rogers Follies, a life in revue' May 21-June 14.

Other Productions of The Will Rogers Follies

1991   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1992   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1998   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2018   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Musicals Revival
East Haddam, CT (Regional)

The Will Rogers Follies - 1991 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Keith Carradine
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Cy Coleman
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical The Will Rogers Follies
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Billy Byers
1991 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Peter Stone
1991 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Adolph Green
1991 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Betty Comden
1991 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Cy Coleman
1991 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Peter Stone
1991 Tony Awards Best Choreography Tommy Tune
1991 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Willa Kim
1991 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Tommy Tune
1991 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1991 Tony Awards Best Musical Max Weitzenhoffer
1991 Tony Awards Best Musical Japan Satellite Broadcasting, Inc.
1991 Tony Awards Best Musical Stewart F. Lane
1991 Tony Awards Best Musical James M. Nederlander
1991 Tony Awards Best Musical Sam Crothers
1991 Tony Awards Best Musical Martin Richards
1991 Tony Awards Best Musical Pierre Cossette
1991 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Cy Coleman
1991 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Betty Comden
1991 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Adolph Green
1991 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Keith Carradine
1991 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Cady Huffman
1991 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Dee Hoty
1991 Tony Awards Best Revival Tony Walton

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