Follies Revival 1990 - Articles Page 18

Ages: 10+
Opened: March 1, 1990
Closing: March 18, 1990

Follies - 1990 - 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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West Side Story Returns To Broadway Starting In March 09 After DC Tryout!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2008


WEST SIDE STORY, the landmark American musical, will return to Broadway in a new production directed by two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents.

Photo Coverage: Jerry Mitchell at B&N for 'Broadway Bares: Backstage Pass' Signing
by Peter James Zielinski - Jun 30, 2008


Tony Award winning choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, La Cage aux Folles, Hairspray) discussed his new book 'Broadway Bares: Backstage Pass' on Friday June 27th at the Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle (Broadway at 66th Street).

Jerry Mitchell and B'way Bares Stars At B&N 6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2008


Tony Award winning choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, La Cage aux Folles, Hairspray) will discuss his new book 'Broadway Bares: Backstage Pass' on Friday June 27th at the Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle (Broadway at 66th Street).

Jerry Mitchell and B'way Bares Stars At B&N 6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2008


Tony Award winning choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, La Cage aux Folles, Hairspray) will discuss his new book 'Broadway Bares: Backstage Pass' on Friday June 27th at the Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle (Broadway at 66th Street).

BC/EFA's Broadway Bares Announces Special Guests
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2008


BROADWAY BARES 18: WONDERLAND is pleased to announce a few of the special guest stars who will join over 200 of New York's sexiest dancers at Broadway's hottest night in an event produced by and benefitting Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.

Harry Connick, Jr. Returns To Broadway In Gershwin Musical
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2008


Grammy Award and Emmy Award winner and two-time Tony Award nominee Harry Connick, Jr. will return to Broadway in Spring 2009 in Nice Work If You Can Get It, a new musical comedy with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, and book by Joe DiPietro ( I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, All Shook Up). Two-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall (The Pajama Game, Wonderful Town) will direct and choreograph.

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.

Broadway Bares Announces 2008 Benefit Theme
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2008


BROADWAY BARES 18: WONDERLAND will be held on Sunday, June 22 with two performances only (9:30 PM & Midnight) at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street). BROADWAY BARES 18: WONDERLAND is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.

Mandy Patinkin Returns To B'Way for May 19th Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2008


Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin returns to Broadway for one night only to benefit off-Broadway's Classic Stage Company on Monday, May 19.

Broadway Cares Book 'Broadway Bares' On Sale 4/1
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2008


BROADWAY BARES: BACKSTAGE PASS, a titillating photographic chronicle of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS's annual BROADWAY BARES event, will be available June 2008 from Universe Publishing, a division of Rizzoli New York

Broadway Cares Presents 'Pamela's First Musical' on 5/18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2008


Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS is proud to present a special performance of PAMELA'S FIRST MUSICAL, a new musical with music by Tony Award® winner Cy Coleman, lyrics by Tony Award® winner David Zippel, book by Tony® & Pulitzer Award winner Wendy Wasserstein and directed by Tony Award® nominee Graciela Daniele, on Sunday, May 18 at 3 PM at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) with a reception at Sardi's immediately following. Proceeds will benefit BC/EFA and Theatre Development Fund's Open Doors Program, which Wasserstein founded.

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.

Martini Talk: Rock 'n' Roll, Richard III & Ziegfeld's Oldest
by Michael Dale - Nov 15, 2007


The oldest living Ziegfeld Girl dances once again while Michael raves about Michael Cumpsty's 'Richard III' and tries to figure out 'Rock 'n' Roll.'

Win Tickets for Avenue Q in Baltimore!
by James Howard - Nov 13, 2007


Contest is over! Thanks to the nearly 400 of you who entered! Look for a new contest after the new year!

TRU Announces Joel & Phyllis Ehrlich Playwriting Award
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2007


The first annual Joel and Phyllis Ehrlich Award for a socially relevant new work of theater will be awarded to one of the four plays being showcased in June as part of the TRU Voices New Plays Reading series, announced Bob Ost, President of Theater Resources Unlimited

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Brian O'Brien of 'The Pirate Queen'
by Adrienne Onofri - Jun 6, 2007


Brian, whose last job was covering the Beast and Gaston in 'Beauty and the Beast,' celebrates his Irish heritage in his 4th Broadway show.

Waterston, Leavel, Mazzie, Etc. Set for New 42 Follies
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2007


On Monday, May 21, 2007, current Broadway stars that have rehearsed at the New 42nd Street Studios will perform songs from their shows at the New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street) as part of the first-ever 'New 42 Follies,' a benefit for The New 42nd Street.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Bears X Auction Preview
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 13, 2007


Broadway lovers and teddy bear collectors came together on Sunday, February 11, at the 'Broadway Bears X' auction, which raised a grand total of $130,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Follies and 'Munsters' Star Yvonne De Carlo Dies at 84
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2007


Yvonne De Carlo, the beautiful brunette actress whose performance in Follies immortalized her as a theatre star, has passed away at the age of 84

Broadway, Film and TV Talent Agent Ruth Webb Dies at 88
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2006


Ruth Webb, legendary theatrical talent agent, passed away on December 4, 2006

Espinosa and Austin Cast in World AIDS Day Concert of Rags
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2006


On December 11th, 2006, the 4th Annual World AIDS Day Concert will take place. This year's presentation, a 20th Anniversary Concert of the Broadway musical Rags, will be held at Times Square's brand new Nokia Theater.

Schwartz and Strouse's Rags is Next World AIDS Day Concert
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2006


Rags, by Stephen Schwartz and Charles Strouse, will be the next World AIDS Day concert

Signature's Assassins Extends Run Through July 23
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2006


The production of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins at Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA has extended through July 23rd due to popular demand

2006 Tony Awards Q&A: Harry Connick Jr. and Kelli O'Hara
by Robert Diamond - Jun 8, 2006


The dynamic duo of The Pajama Game, nominated (respectively) for Best Lead Actor and Actress in a Musical talk to BroadwayWorld about awards, their replacements and lots more...

Full Casting Set for Signature's Assassins, 5/30-7/16
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2006


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of John Weidman and Stephen Sondheim's Assassins, presented at Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA from May 30-July 16

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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