THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES Kicks Off 2015 at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will bring back one of audiences' favorite musicals "The Will Rogers Follies" January 16 - 31, 2015.

The Winner of 9 Tony Awards, including the Best Musical, The Will Rogers Follies focuses on the life and career of famed humorist and performer Will Rogers, using as a backdrop the Ziegfeld Follies, which he often headlined. This musical describes every episode in his life in the form of a big, splashy production number. Through rope tricks, showgirls and tap dancing cowboys, the revue contains snippets of Rogers' famous homespun style of wisdom and common sense, and tries to convey the personality of this quintessentially American figure whose most famous quote was, "I never met a man I didn't like."

Anyone who has ever seen or performed in Will Rogers Follies will agree that there has never been a man-or-woman who did not like it. There's no doubt that audience members will be influenced by Will Rogers' infectious outlook of respect and confidence in the goodness of his fellowman. "It's Will-a-mania Time!"

DIRECTED BY: Kelly Fouchi

CAST:

Will Rogers: Marc Fouchi

Betty Blake: Michelle Macicek

Ziegfeld's Favorite: Micah Desonier

Clem Rogers: David Hoover

Wiley Post: Wayne Gonsoulin

Voice of Ziegfeld: Stocker Fontelieu

Frannie Rogers: Savannah Fouchi

Mary Rogers: Tess Fouchi

Will Rogers, Jr: Nathan Hannan

James Rogers: Christian Collins

Wrangler: Jesse Forcha

Wrangler: Darren Hayes

Wrangler: Preston Meche

Wrangler: Daniel Rigamer

Ziegfeld Girls: Kayla Herrington, Lacey Faucheux, Annie Taffaro, Caroline Cuseo, Alli Scott Craig, Nicole Eckrich, Christian Tarzetti, Lauren Haefele, Janel Gray, Ellie Villarubia, Kiersten Moore, Katie Lizana, Ashley Sorzano, Madison Kerth, Belle Tudor

Production Team:

Choreographer: Karen Hebert
Musical Director: Alan Payne
Costume Coordinator: Linda Fried
Scenic Design: Eric Porter
Lighting Design: Scott Sauber & Nancy Macko

The schedule of performances is as follows:

Dates and Times:

Fridays January 16, 23 & 30 at 8:00 pm

Saturdays January 17, 24 & 31 at 8:00 pm

Sundays January 18 & 25 at 2:00 pm

Thursdays January 29 at 8:00 pm

Individual ticket prices are: $37.00 for Adults; $35.00 for Seniors; $32.00 for Students/Active Military

Corporate and Individual sponsorships, season tickets, group and military discounts are available as well. To purchase, please call the Box Office: (504) 461-9475 or (504) 468-7221 or visit www.RivertownTheaters.com

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts is located at 325 Minor St. in the heart of Kenner's historic Rivertown district. Plenty of free parking is available on the streets around the theater.

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