Follies Revival 1983 - Articles Page 19

Ages: 10+
Opened: July 12, 1983
Closing: July 17, 1983

Follies - 1983 - Regional (US) History , Info & More

A true theatrical event, this legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the greatest musical ever created.brbrThe time is 1971, and theatrical impresario Dimitri Weissmann (famous for his garish Weissmann Follies of yesteryear) hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the stage for a parade of brilliant '20s, '30s and '40s pastiche numbers that have become every bit as famous as their models: "Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here" and "Broadway Baby," to name a few. Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present and come face to face with the future.brbrSurreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart-wrenching and epic in scope, "Follies" uses the musical theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years. It is a showcase for powerful dramatic actors, featuring a large cast rich in character, which provides opportunities for seasoned older performers.

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Follies - 1983 - Regional (US) Articles Page 19

Tommy Tune: Steps in Time
by Jan Nargi - Apr 14, 2008


Broadway's most celebrated showman debuts his new act 'Steps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance' April 19-20 at the Reagle Players in Waltham, Mass.

Victoria Clark & More Star in Roundabout's The Marriage of Bette & Boo; Opens July 10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces the cast for Christopher Durang's award winning comedy The Marriage of Bette and Boo directed by Walter Bobbie, featuring Terry Beaver (Father Donnally), Heather Burns (Emily Brennan), Victoria Clark (Margaret Brennan), John Glover (Karl Hudlocke), Julie Hagerty (Soot Hudlocke), Kate Jennings Grant (Bette Brennan), Adam Lefevre (Paul Brennan), Charles Socarides (Matt), Christopher Evan Welch (Boo Hudlocke).

Best Musical: Tony vs Grammy - Part 1
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 24, 2008


Now that the 50th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is history, and before the Tony Awards season sneaks up on us, it might be a good time to do a little investigating into the relationship between the category that both award shows recognize-Best Musical, of course.

George Hearn to Star w/ Rivera in THE VISIT at Signature
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2007


Eric Schaeffer, artistic director of Signature Theatre, announced today that two-time Tony® winner George Hearn will join another two-time Tony® winner Chita Rivera for Kander & Ebb's musical The Visit - a highlight of Signature Theatre's national Kander & Ebb Celebration in the spring of 2008.

Pedi, Vidnovic, Brinberg, Etc. to Play Metropolitan Room
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2007


The Metropolitan Room, the popular cabaret located at 34 W. 22nd St., has announced a partial July line-up of performers

Young Frankenstein Announces Cast; To Open at Hilton November 8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2007


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will open on Broadway November 8th 2007 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St). Previews begin October 11th 2007. The production stars Roger Bart (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein), Megan Mullally (Elizabeth), Sutton Foster (Inga), Shuler Hensley (The Monster), Fred Applegate (Kemp) and Christopher Fitzgerald (Igor).

NY is the 'Fugue' State for Judith Ivey
by TJ Fitzgerald - Mar 23, 2007


Director/Actress Judith Ivey Talks about her latest project.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Bears X Auction Preview
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 13, 2007


Broadway lovers and teddy bear collectors came together on Sunday, February 11, at the 'Broadway Bears X' auction, which raised a grand total of $130,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Photo Tribute: Betty Comden
by Walter McBride - Nov 24, 2006


BroadwayWorld presents a photo tribute to Betty Comden, whose work with the late Adolph Green epitomized Broadway's Golden Age

Sandy Duncan's Mame at Barrington Stage Co Oct 4-15
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2006


Stage and screen actress Sandy Duncan will 'coax the blues right out of the horn,' as she makes her Barrington Stage debut as the glamorous Mame Dennis in a semi-staged concert version of Jerry Herman's legendary musical 'Mame,' directed by Julianne Boyd. BSC's first fall production in its new home in Pittsfield, at 30 Union Street, will run for two weeks from October 4 through 15.

York, Garrett, Lewis, Etc. Set for Reprise! My One & Only
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2006


A starry cast that includes Rachel York, Betty Garrett and Vicki Lewis will sing the songs of the Gershwins in Reprise! Broadway's Best's upcoming staged concert of My One and Only, which will be presented at UCLA's Freud Playhouse from September 5th through 17th

Photo Coverage: Broadway Backwards Benefit
by Linda Lenzi - Jun 7, 2006


Over a dozen of Broadway's brightest took part in the gender-blind concert Broadway Backwards: Songs of Love and Survival on June 5th, and BroadwayWorld was there!

Playten, Myers, Etc. Complete Cast of Bway Backwards, 6/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2006


The star-studded benefit concert Broadway Backwards is now fully cast, with Alice Playten, Pam Myers and more having signed on

Lopez, McArdle & More Join Bway Backwards Benefit, 6/5
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2006


Priscilla Lopez, Andrea McArdle and more have joined the starry cast of Broadway Backwards: Songs of Survival and Love, a benefit that will take place on June 5th

Leads Announced for 'Pirate Queen'; Plays Chicago in Oct.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2006


Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schoenberg's THE PIRATE QUEEN, the spectacular new musical from the authors of Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, will play a pre-Broadway, World Premiere engagement in Chicago from October 3rd through November 26th, 2006.

Jackson, Mason and More Star in Bway Backwards Benefit, 6/5
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2006


Cheyenne Jackson, Karen Mason, Charles Busch, Harvey Evans and more will be featured in the Broadway Backwards benefit for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community

Jeff McCarthy is Mame's Beau in Summer Kennedy Center Production
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2006


Jeff McCarthy will play Beauregard Burnside in the Kennedy Center's starry summer production of Mame

Julie Wilson Returns to Helen's with Cabaret Show, Jan. 17 & 18
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2006


Julie Wilson will return to the Hideaway Room at Helen's on January 17th and 18th to perform her new cabaret show

Julie Wilson Performs Cabaret Show at Helen's, Dec. 12-21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2005


Cabaret legend Julie Wilson will perform at Helen's Hideaway Room from December 12th through 21st

Roundabout Announces Harry Connick, Jr. to Star in The Pajama Game
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2005


Performances of THE PAJAMA GAME will begin Friday, January 27th on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre with the official opening set for Thursday, March 2nd. The limited engagement is scheduled to run 20 weeks through June 18th, 2006.

Tickets now on sale for Sondheim "CHILDREN AND ART" All-Star Gala Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2005


The Honorable William Jefferson Clinton and Barbra Streisand (Honorary Chairs), with Young Playwrights Inc. and producers Richard Maltby, Jr., Kevin Stites and Sheri M. Goldhirsch are proud to present 'CHILDREN AND ART,' a spectacular musical gala evening in celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 75th birthday, for one performance only at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) on Monday, March 21, 2005 (7:30 p.m. curtain), the eve of Sondheim's birthday.

Sondheim's Opening Doors at Carnegie Hall Begins Tonight Sept 30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2004


Opening Doors Celebrates the Works of Stephen Sondheim and Features More Than 40 Vocal Selections Interspersed with Personally Recorded Narrations by the Composer

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