Photo Flash: First Look at WILL ROGERS FOLLIES at Rivertown Theaters
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will bring back one of audiences' favorite musicals "The Will Rogers Follies" January 16 - 31, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
The Winner of 9 Tony Awards, including the Best Musical, The Will Rogers Follies focuses on the life and career of famed humorist and performer Will Rogers, using as a backdrop the Ziegfeld Follies, which he often headlined. This musical describes every episode in his life in the form of a big, splashy production number. Through rope tricks, showgirls and tap dancing cowboys, the revue contains snippets of Rogers' famous homespun style of wisdom and common sense, and tries to convey the personality of this quintessentially American figure whose most famous quote was, "I never met a man I didn't like."
Anyone who has ever seen or performed in Will Rogers Follies will agree that there has never been a man-or-woman who did not like it. There's no doubt that audience members will be influenced by Will Rogers' infectious outlook of respect and confidence in the goodness of his fellowman. "It's Will-a-mania Time!"Directed by Kelly Fouchi, the cast features Marc Fouchi as Will Rogers; Michelle Macicek as Betty Blake; Micah Desonier as Ziegfeld's Favorite; David Hoover as Clem Rogers; Wayne Gonsoulin as Wiley Post; Stocker Fontelieu as Voice of Ziegfeld; Savannah Fouchi as Frannie Rogers; Tess Fouchi as Mary Rogers; Nathan Hannan as Will Rogers, Jr.; Christian Collins as James Rogers; Jesse Forcha as Wrangler; Darren Hayes as Wrangler; Preston Meche as Wrangler; Daniel Rigamer as Wrangler; and Kayla Herrington, Lacey Faucheux, Annie Taffaro, Caroline Cuseo, Alli Scott Craig, Nicole Eckrich, Christian Tarzetti, Lauren Haefele, Janel Gray, Ellie Villarubia, Kiersten Moore, Katie Lizana, Ashley Sorzano, Madison Kerth, and Belle Tudor as Ziegfeld Girls.
The production team includes choreographer - Karen Hebert; musical director - Alan Payne; costume coordinator - Linda Fried; scenic design - Eric Porter; and lighting design - Scott Sauber & Nancy Macko.
Individual ticket prices are: $37.00 for Adults; $35.00 for Seniors; $32.00 for Students/Active Military. To purchase, please call the Box Office: (504) 461-9475 or (504) 468-7221 or visit www.RivertownTheaters.com. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts is located at 325 Minor St. in the heart of Kenner's historic Rivertown district. Plenty of free parking is available on the streets around the theater.
Photo Credit: John Barrois
Will Rogers (Marc Fouchi) and the cast of The Will Rogers Follies
Will Rogers (Marc Fouchi) and the cast of The Will Rogers Follies
Will Rogers (Marc Fouchi) and the cast of The Will Rogers Follies
Will Rogers (Marc Fouchi) and the cast of The Will Rogers Follies
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