THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES at Manatee Performing Arts Center
Dates: 3/16/2022 - 3/27/2022
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Florida Cultural Group
502 Third Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941) 748-5875
Tickets: $30-$38
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You don't want to miss this musical that has gorgeous costumes, toe-tapping music and fantastic choreography! THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES stands out among musicals because of the magic of the story of this iconic American. Will Rogers's tale captures his accomplishments, his philosophy, which espouses respect and confidence in the goodness of his fellow man, and his many talents. Winner of six Tony Awards in 1991, including Best Musical, this show is an upbeat celebration of this folk hero who made the world a whole lot better place than it was before he entered it.Masks are optional at the performing arts center.Concessions are currently closed but you are welcome to bring bottled water to your performance.We are located on the corner of 3rd Ave W & 7th St W. We have additional parking at 402 7th St W.
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Tony Awards and Nominations for THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Best Musical | Winner |
| 1991 | Best Revival |
Cast and Creative Team for THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES at Manatee Performing Arts Center
Creative Team
Pat Ross
Director/Choreographer
Rick Bogner
Musical Director
Previously, Rick was Musical Director for Chaplin: The Musical, Matilda, West Side Story, A Little Night Music, Producers, Newsie, and Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story among many others. He has won awards for his work on Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George, two of his favorite Stephen Sondheim shows, produced by the Manatee Players and taken to national competitions. Rick is looking forward to completing this season as Musical Director for Titanic. Rick is a retired Manatee County elementary school Music Teacher and holds a BA in Music Education from Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ.
Tim Bletley
Costume Designer
Tim has worked in theater for 40 years in one capacity or another. He has been teaching drama workshops and classes since 1994 here in Florida and studied drama and directing at Rollins College and Yale University. This production marks his 85th costume design project! This is 6th one at Manatee. His other shows here include The Odd Couple, Big River, Sweeney Todd, and Forum. As a performer, Tim has performed at Dorset Theater Colony in Vermont, Bucks County and Pocono Playhouse in PA, Falmouth Playhouse Cape Cod, Surflight Theater on Long Beach Island NJ, Golden Apple in Sarasota, and Tokyo Disney Sea in Japan, as well as several European tours. Favorite roles include Jud in Oklahoma!, Wreck in On the Town, Rabbi in Fiddler on the Roof, and Father Christmas at EPCOT world showcase players. He has studied at HB (Hubert Bergoff) studios in NYC with Charles Nelson Reilly, Bill Hicky, and the Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia. Directing credits include Surf Light Theater, Orlando Shakes one acts, Orlando Fringe, and Yale directing program. A plethora of costume design projects include Theater Winter Haven, Osceola Arts, Valencia College Opera, Orlando Light Opera, and Dorset Theater. Tim believes that there is a place for everyone in theater. Be it backstage, on stage, or the front of the theater, it is the passion of theater that drives us to seek its rewards.
Cody Basham
Set & Projection Design
Bill Booth
Lighting Designer
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Manatee Performing Arts Center
502 Third Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941) 748-5875
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