FOLLIES - IN CONCERT Presented for 9th Annual Hearts for the Arts Fundraiser

FOLLIES - IN CONCERT, opens on February 10 at Garden Grove's historic GEM THEATRE presented by the award-winning One More Productions - one of Southern California's leading musical theater companies.

Winner of 8 Tony Awards, FOLLIES - IN CONCERT is a surreal, sophisticated and compelling, epic musical written by musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim and author James Goldman. Set in 1971, theatrical impresario Dimitri Weismann hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, showcasing a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including "Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here," and "Broadway Baby."

This year, One More Productions' 9th Annual Hearts for the Arts Fundraiser brings to life this concert version of a Broadway classic. The performance features a cast of audience favorite OMP talent and is backed by a live 20-piece orchestra. You won't want to miss this season opener!

FOLLIES - IN CONCERT is directed by Damien Lorton. The cast includes Adriana Sanchez as Sally Durant Plummer, Claire Perry as Phyllis Rogers Stone, Damien Lorton as Buddy Plummer, Tom Patrick as Ben Stone, Beth Hansen as Carlotta Campion, Shannon Page as Hattie Walker, Sherry Erickson as Heidi Schiller, Roberta Kay as Solange LaFitte, Kelli Hines as Sandra Crane, Tim Klega as Dimitri Weismann, Sean Escalente as Roscoe, John Gillies as Max Deems, Debbi Ebert as Stella Deems, Peggy Magee as Emily Whitman, Alan Collins as Theodore Whitman, Nicole Cassesso as Young Sally, Ashley Montgomery as Young Phyllis, Colby Hamann as Young Buddy, Alex Bodrero as Young Ben, Brianna Garmon as Young Carlotta, Emmy Fry as Young Hattie, Renee Bordelon as Young Solange, Alexa Kushner as Young Sandra, Shauna Bradford as Young Stella, Stephanie Zellhoefer as Young Emily, Emily Reed as Young Dee Dee, and Zack Martinez and Blake Leigh as the Ensemble.

Performances: Feb. 10 thru Feb. 19. During Opening Weekend, each performance will include special event activities. The 2017 Musical Season kicks off with Opening Gala Night on Friday, February 10. Enjoy an evening of unparalleled entertainment on stage and off. After the show, the audience is invited to attend the post-show catered champagne reception with the cast.

Don't forget to come early on Saturday, February 11 when OMP hosts a Silent Auction beginning at 6:30 pm. Make this Valentine an evening to remember! Enjoy fine wines and delicious hor d'oeuvres as you place your bids on the premium items in the Silent Auction. After the bidding closes, enjoy an evening of music you won't forget. A decadent dessert and coffee bar will be open at intermission as winners are announced.

To round off the Valentine Weekend, treat yourself and your loved one to an afternoon of indulgence at the theater. On Sunday, February 12, enjoy the show and stay for the treats. Following the performance, you and your loved one are invited to indulge in an assortment of delectable desserts and champagne sure to tickle any sweet tooth's fancy! Performance begins at 2 pm.

Opening Weekend (Feb. 10, 11 & 12) tickets are $45 each, which includes pre-show and/or post-show events for that performance. The tickets for Feb. 17, 18 & 19 are $40 each. For more information or to purchase tickets, call One More Productions at (714) 741-9550, ext. 221, or visit the website at www.onemoreproductions.com.

Don't forget, it's not too late to become a season ticket holder and support the theater arts. Tax deductible donations are also welcome and appreciated. For more information on how to support the theater arts, please visit www.onemoreproductions.com.

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About One More Productions

ONE MORE PRODUCTIONS is one of Southern California's leading musical theater companies. In residence since 2008 at the 158-seat THE GEM THEATRE in Garden Grove, One More Productions has been lauded for its quality productions of Broadway musicals. One More Productions was voted one of the top five theaters in all of Southern California by the Los Angeles Times. They were awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Award by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International and The Saint James Family Honors Award by the Board of Directors of the Orange County Imperial Court. They received a Resolution from the City of Garden Grove, and an official recognition from the County of Orange.

THE GEM THEATRE, recently underwent a major reconstruction, adding a state-of-the-art sound system, newly refurbished theater seats, and a reconfigured stage. The theater also boasts a new $80,000 lighting system, three separate lobbies, and two separate concession areas and is ADA accessible. THE GEM is just moments away from the Garden Grove Freeway (22) and offers plenty of free parking.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call One More Productions at (714) 741-9550, ext. 221, or visit the website at www.onemoreproductions.com

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