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Follies - 1985 - Los Angeles History , Info & More

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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Signature announces complete casting for 'The Visit'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2008


The Signature Theatre has announced the complete cast for 'The Visit' the Kander and Ebb musical starring Chita Rivera and George Hearn.

Victoria Clark & More Star in Roundabout's The Marriage of Bette & Boo; Opens July 10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces the cast for Christopher Durang's award winning comedy The Marriage of Bette and Boo directed by Walter Bobbie, featuring Terry Beaver (Father Donnally), Heather Burns (Emily Brennan), Victoria Clark (Margaret Brennan), John Glover (Karl Hudlocke), Julie Hagerty (Soot Hudlocke), Kate Jennings Grant (Bette Brennan), Adam Lefevre (Paul Brennan), Charles Socarides (Matt), Christopher Evan Welch (Boo Hudlocke).

Best Musical: Tony vs Grammy - Part 2
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 25, 2008


Now that the 50th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is history, and before the Tony Awards season sneaks up on us, it might be a good time to do a little investigating into the relationship between the category that both award shows recognize-Best Musical, of course.

George Hearn to Star w/ Rivera in THE VISIT at Signature
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2007


Eric Schaeffer, artistic director of Signature Theatre, announced today that two-time Tony® winner George Hearn will join another two-time Tony® winner Chita Rivera for Kander & Ebb's musical The Visit - a highlight of Signature Theatre's national Kander & Ebb Celebration in the spring of 2008.

Victoria Clark Opens Orange County Cabaret Series Oct. 11-14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2007


Broadway diva Victoria Clark opens the star-studded 2007-2008 Cabaret series at the Orange County Performing Artscenter October 11 to 14, 2007 in the intimate ambience of Samueli Theater.

Victoria Clark Opens OCPAC Cabaret
by James Sims - Aug 31, 2007


Broadway diva Victoria Clark opens the star-studded 2007-2008 Cabaret series at the Orange County Performing Artscenter October 11 to 14, 2007 in the intimate ambiance of Samueli Theater...

NY is the 'Fugue' State for Judith Ivey
by TJ Fitzgerald - Mar 23, 2007


Director/Actress Judith Ivey Talks about her latest project.

Marshall Heats Up The Stage in 'Brel'
by TJ Fitzgerald - Feb 19, 2007


Chanteuse Gay Marshall discusses her recent run in the revival of 'Jacques Brel is Alive and Well...'

Durang Durang: A Dialogue with the 'Adrift in Macao' Auteur
by Adrienne Onofri - Feb 19, 2007


Comic playwright Christopher Durang talks with BWW about musicals, politics, maturity, and the hits & misses of his career.

Victor Garber and Natasha Richardson to Star in TV Pilots
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2007


Tony Award-nominee Victor Garber and Tony Award-winner Natasha Richardson have lined up TV pilots.

O'Hara, Grammer to Star in NY Philharmonic's My Fair Lady
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2007


The New York Philharmonic presents Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady in four semi-staged performances, March 7-10, 2007. The musical - a New York Philharmonic premiere - will star Kelli O'Hara, Kelsey Grammer, Charles Kimbrough, Brian Dennehy, Marni Nixon and Tim Jerome.

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

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

Sandy Duncan's Mame at Barrington Stage Co Oct 4-15
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2006


Stage and screen actress Sandy Duncan will 'coax the blues right out of the horn,' as she makes her Barrington Stage debut as the glamorous Mame Dennis in a semi-staged concert version of Jerry Herman's legendary musical 'Mame,' directed by Julianne Boyd. BSC's first fall production in its new home in Pittsfield, at 30 Union Street, will run for two weeks from October 4 through 15.

New York Philharmonic Concert of Company is Canceled
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2006


A semi-staged concert production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company that was to have been among the offerings of the New York Philharmonic during its 2006-2007 season has been cancelled

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


Barbara Cook to Play 5-week Engagement at Cafe Carlyle March 1 - April 1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2006


Café Carlyle (located in The Carlyle Hotel, Madison Avenue at 76th Street), will present legendary concert artist Barbara Cook in a five-week engagement beginning March 1.

NY Philharmonic to Present Semi-Staged Company, March 7-10
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2006


The New York Philharmonic will present a semi-staged concert production of Sondheim and Furth's Company from March 7th through 10th; Lonny Price will direct and Paul Gemignani ill conduct

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.

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

Casting Set for Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera's Production of A Little Night Music
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2005


Hoty, Newman and Bogardus will be featured in the cast of the Civil Light Opera's production of Sondheim's A Little Night Music which runs from June 7th-12th

Pittsburg CLO Welcomes Paige Davis, Dee Hoty, Alice Ripley, Matt Cavenaugh, and More
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2005


Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce that Summer Season 2005 will feature a talented array of the entertainment industry's most respected and sought after performers.

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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