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New York, 1971. Thereâ€™s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves.

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Original Cast

Tracie Bennett, who starred in Follies, is a two-time Olivier Award-winning actress known for her remarkable performances in West End hits like End of the Rainbow and La Cage aux Folles. more...

Billy Boyle, a versatile Irish actor and singer, has had a distinguished career on the West End stage, including a role in the original cast of "Dirty Dancing" and a memorable performance as the Mysterious Man in the 2010 Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of "Into the Woods." more...

Janie Dee

Phyllis Rogers Stone

Janie Dee, an acclaimed English actress and singer, brought her award-winning talent to the cast of "Follies," having previously won the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical for her role as Carrie Pipperidge in Nicholas Hytner's celebrated production of "Carousel" at the National Theatre. more...

Anouska Eaton

Young Emily

Liz Ewing

Company

Liz Ewing, who has an impressive West End resume that includes roles in Grease (original London cast) and Les Misérables, was also part of the original cast recording of Follies. more...

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Solange Lafitte

Peter Forbes

Buddy Plummer

Peter Forbes, who portrayed Roscoe Dexter in "Singin’ in the Rain" at Chichester Festival Theatre, brought his extensive stage experience to the cast of "Follies." more...

Sam Deems

Adrian Grove, who trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, was part of the cast for the National Theatre's production of "Follies," bringing his extensive stage experience to the acclaimed show. more...

Deedee West

Company

Gemma Page, known for her roles in Lullabelle (2003), Topsy-Turvy (1999), and Head Over Heels (1993), brought her extensive experience to the cast of Follies. more...

Ben Stone

Jordan Shaw, who grew up in North Carolina and now resides in Boise, Idaho, brought his unique blend of 90's country-inspired music with contemporary influences to the stage in Follies. more...

Imelda Staunton

Sally Durrant Plummer

Imelda Staunton, who recently graced the West End stage in "Follies," is a celebrated actress with four Olivier Awards to her name, including accolades for her roles in "Gypsy" and "Sweeney Todd." more...

Zizi Strallen

Young Phyllis

Zizi Strallen, who has an impressive theatre resume including roles in Mary Poppins and Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man, also graced the stage in the National Theatre's past production of Follies. more...

Barnaby Thompson

Chorus Boy

Barnaby Thompson, trained at Laine Theatre Arts, showcased his remarkable talent in the National Theatre's past production of Follies, among numerous other prestigious theatre credits. more...

Christine Tucker

Young Deedee

Michael Vinsen

Chorus Boy

Michael Vinsen, who trained at Laine Theatre Arts, was part of the original National Theatre cast of "Follies" and can also be heard on the National Theatre cast recording of the show. more...

Alex Young

Young Sally

Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.

Follies — awards and nominations
Year	Ceremony	Category	Nominee
2018	Olivier Awards	Best Actress In A Musical	Janie Dee
2018	Olivier Awards	Best Actress In A Musical	Imelda Staunton
2018	Olivier Awards	Best Actress In A Supporting Role In A Musical	Tracie Bennett

Follies FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Follies and what's the order?

Beautiful Girls Don't Look at Me Waiting for the Girls Upstairs Listen to the Rain on the Roof Ah, Paris! Broadway Baby The Road You Didn't Take Bolero d'Amour In Buddy's Eyes Who's That Woman? I'm Still Here Too Many Mornings The Right Girl One More Kiss Could I Leave You? Loveland [i] You're Gonna Love Tomorrow Love Will See Us Through The God-Why-Don't-You-Love-Me-Blues Losing My Mind The Story of Lucy and Jessie Live, Laugh, Love Opening Montage All Things Bright and Beautiful Bring on the Girls Can That Boy Fox Trot! It Wasn't Meant to Happen Pleasant Little Kingdom That Old Piano Roll The World's Full of Boys/The World's Full of Girls In Someone's Eyes Uptown, Downtown Little White House Who Could Be Blue? Country House Social Dancing Loveland [ii] Ah, But Underneath Make the Most of Your Music Overture Don't Look At Me Waiting For The Girls Upstairs Ah, Paris! The Road You Didn't Take In Buddy's Eyes Who's That Woman? I'm Still Here Too Many Mornings The Right Girl One More Kiss Could I Leave You? You're Gonna Love Tomorrow Buddy's Blues Losing My Mind Lucy And Jessie Live, Laugh, Love

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