So... Maybe I Heard Today That There's Talks To Film FOLLIES- Page 2

[AMH]

Posted: 11/23/11 at 12:03pm

Maybe we should do a Kickstarter for it!

LOL! Yes! Who wants to get the ball rolling?

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 11/23/11 at 1:40pm

An online petition! Those ALWAYS work!

[AMH]

Posted: 11/23/11 at 1:59pm

Looks like the revolution has already begun...
Facebook: Film FOLLIES

[PalJoey]

Posted: 11/23/11 at 2:08pm

The page has only 39 fans. That's too pathetic to join.

[AMH]

Posted: 11/23/11 at 2:30pm

Well, I guess it's a slow revolution. Patience.

[AMH]

Posted: 11/28/11 at 8:40am

It's up to 52 fans! Any more takers?


Facebook: Film FOLLIES

[SeanMartin]

Posted: 11/28/11 at 2:31pm

Only if Florence Klotz' original costumes are available.

[AMH]

Posted: 11/28/11 at 2:41pm

Okay, I'll see what I can do.

[AMH]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 11:27am

Since the show is closing in a few days, I'm guessing it won't be filmed.

[MadonnaMusical]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 11:40am

I asked Jayne last night and she said she wished they were doing it, but there were no plans...

[AMH]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 11:55am

That sucks.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 12:52pm

As of two months ago it was still a possibility but not no mo', I guess.

[bwayalltheway]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 3:11pm

There's still hope they will film it in L.A.!

[Kao132]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 4:29pm

I was talking to one of the men that works in the video library at the NYPL at Lincoln Center last weekend and he said that Goldman's widow is the one putting the breaks on taping the show. Apparently they have copies of several productions but she won't let them release any for the public to watch...even Elaine Paige! He said that they went to Goldman's widow on behalf of Elaine b/c she wanted to research the role and the answer was still no and apparently for no good reason. Apparently it costs the NYPL quite a bit of money to record broadway shows (and they record EVERY broadway show) but as of last week they weren't going to be taping Follies b/c they can't afford to put out the money to tape it if they don't have permission to share it with people that come to the library...there wouldn't be any point.
It's really a loss if they don't get this on tape for posterity...it's such a beautiful show and some of the performances are so valuable and beneficial to young actor's to study.

Updated On: 1/18/12 at 04:29 PM

[ljay889]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 4:33pm

Omg. I can't believe this wasn't taped for the Lincoln Center archives.

[Kao132]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 4:42pm

I know. I don't want to pass judgement on someone I don't know, but it seems like such a selfish thing to do. I wish there was a way to get in touch with Mrs. Goldman. I just want to her to know how important it is to the theatre community that we (and future generations) have the opportunity to witness the beauty of this show!

[aasjb4ever]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 5:26pm

Right there, Widow Goldman. ^ Updated On: 1/18/12 at 05:26 PM

[AMH]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 8:33pm

Would there be any detriment to Mrs. Goldman if the filmed productions were released? I don't understand why she's being so stubborn about it.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 8:41pm

Well then I thank god for the HD boot that was made last month. It's a perfectly acceptable substitute for an officially filmed version.

[broadwaydevil]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 8:47pm

Wanna PM me a link? I don't usually do this but it is Follies and it's not like I'm doing this in lieu of seeing the production (I've seen it twice and bought the cast recording..)

[Blockhead24]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 8:49pm

I think he was kidding

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 8:51pm

"He" was not kidding and I do not have or do links.

[choitoy]

Posted: 1/18/12 at 9:00pm

Such a tease, Jordan.

Ahh well, I'll just stare at your avatar and that will make it all better

[binau]

Posted: 6/8/12 at 4:30am

Sorry to disappoint those who are reading this thread for the first time, but if they are organising to throw out the sets and closing in two days I guess all hope is lost now right?

Updated On: 6/8/12 at 04:30 AM

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 6/8/12 at 6:04pm

The only person I can think of who might have been able to make Follies an interesting film is the late Ken Russell.