Follies at Ahmanson Theatre
Dates: (5/3/2012 - 6/9/2012 )
Ahmanson Theatre |
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles,CA 90012
Phone: 213.972.4400
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We’ve exchanged one amazing Ziegfeld girl for an entire stage full!
The Kennedy Center’s critically acclaimed Broadway production of James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award®-winning musical “Follies” will transfer to the Ahmanson Theatre for six weeks only, May 3 through June 9, 2012.
“We are tremendously proud to bring the Kennedy Center’s lush Broadway production of ‘Follies’ to the Ahmanson,” said Michael Ritchie, CTG Artistic Director. “It is a coup for CTG to get it and a gift for Los Angeles audiences to receive it. With changes in the Ahmanson schedule, both the postponement of ‘Funny Girl’ and the re-scheduling of ‘Fela!’ to a December – January presentation, the timing was perfect for us to present this acclaimed production in the spring. “We are currently in discussions to bring members of the Broadway cast to L.A. and will confirm the casting as soon as negotiations are completed.”
Ben Brantley of The New York Times called the production, “. . .white-hot . . .vibrant and moving . . .a vigorous heart beats at the center of The Kennedy Center’s revival of ‘Follies.’”
Tickets for “Follies” for the Ahmanson Theatre engagement will go on sale in January. Any CTG patron who is currently holding tickets for “Funny Girl” will be re-issued new tickets for “Follies.” For further information about season tickets, please call (213) 972-4400.
When former members of the “Weismann Follies” reunite on the eve of their theatre's demolition, two couples remember their past and face the harsher realities of the present. Reminiscing about their younger selves and the years gone by, the crumbling theatre brings back memories for both couples of good times and bad. Containing such well-known songs as “Broadway Baby,” “I’m Still Here,” “Too Many Mornings,” “Could I Leave You?” and “Losing My Mind,” “Follies” echoes the songs, exuberance and romance of the vaudeville days between the two World Wars.
With book by James Goldman and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, “Follies” is directed by Eric Schaeffer with choreography by Warren Carlyle and music direction by James Moore. The production features scenic design by Derek McLane, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Natasha Katz, sound design by Kai Harada and the original orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick.
- James Goldman
- Stephen Sondheim
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Ages: Recommended for children age 10+
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