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Ages: 10+
Opened: November 30, -0001Follies - 1987 - Regional (UK) 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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Astoria Performing Arts Center Announces Cast & Creative Team For FOLLIES
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2018
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2018
Award-winning and critically-acclaimed Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC - Jesse Marchese, Executive Director; Dev Bondarin, Artistic Director) concludes its 17th mainstage season with a production of the legendary musical Follies by James Goldman (Book) and Stephen Sondheim (Music & Lyrics), directed by APAC artistic director, Dev Bondarin (New York Innovative Theatre Awards nominee for Best Director for APAC's 2017 production of Raisin) and choreographed by Sara Brians (Resident Choreographer, Matilda, Broadway). Follies runs from May 3 - 26, 2018 at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 30-44 Crescent St. (at 30th Road), Astoria, NY 11102.
West End Stars to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's 85th Birthday
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 13, 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 13, 2015
A star-studded West End cast of over 50 principals, a 40-piece orchestra led by Gareth Valentine and an ensemble of more than 50, including a chorus from ArtsEd Musical Theatre, will celebrate the songs and shows of Stephen Sondheim in HEY, OLD FRIENDS! An 85th Birthday Tribute to Stephen Sondheim, at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on Sunday 25 October.
Other Productions of Follies
| 1971 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1972 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 1976 | Off-Broadway |
Equity Library Theatre Revival Off-Broadway |
| 1983 | Regional (US) |
Regional Revival Regional (US) |
| 1985 | Off-Broadway |
New York Concert Off-Broadway |
| 1987 | West End |
London Revival West End |
| 1988 | Regional (US) |
Regional Revival Regional (US) |
| 1990 | Los Angeles |
Los Angeles Revival Los Angeles |
| 1995 | Regional (US) |
Regional Revival Regional (US) |
| 1996 | West End |
London Concert West End |
| 1998 | Milburn, NJ (Regional) |
Paper Mill Production Milburn, NJ (Regional) |
| 2001 | Broadway |
Roundabout Revival Broadway |
| 2002 | London Fringe |
London Revival London Fringe |
| 2007 | Off-Broadway |
Encores! Concert Off-Broadway |
| 2011 | Washington, DC (Regional) |
Kennedy Center Revival Washington, DC (Regional) |
| 2011 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2017 | West End |
National Theatre Premiere West End |
| 2019 | West End |
London Return Engagement West End |
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