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A true theatrical event, this legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the greatest musical ever created. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart wrenching and epic in scope, Follies by musical theatre legend, Stephen Sondheim, and author, James Goldman, uses the musical theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years.
In Follies, the time is 1971, and theatrical impresario, Dimitri Weissmann, hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including "Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here" and "Broadway Baby." Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present, coming face-to-face with the future.
Follies is a true showcase for powerful dramatic actors with plenty of opportunities for seasoned, older performers. Spectacular and grand in scale, Follies has also proven ideal for concert presentation and features many of Stephen Sondheim's best-known songs.
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United in Song! A Free Community Choral Celebration
Severance Music Center (5/25 - 5/25) | |
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Rachmaninoff's Third Symphony
Blossom Music Center (7/13 - 7/13) | |
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Dobama Theatre (4/26 - 5/19) | |
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Conrad Tao in Recital: Power and Influence
Severance Music Center (5/17 - 5/17) | |
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Terence Blanchard and Friends: A Celebration of Wayne Shorter
Severance Music Center (5/21 - 5/21) | |
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Sinatra and Beyond
Blossom Music Center (8/25 - 8/25) | |
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Power Dynamics: Diverse Perspectives on Classical Music
Severance Music Center (5/19 - 5/19) | |
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