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.
| 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 |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical | Polly Bergen |
| 2001 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Jonathan Tunick |
| 2001 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Revival - Musical | Follies |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Kathleen Marshall |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Costume Design | Theoni V. Aldredge |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | 0 |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design | Theoni V. Aldredge |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Orchestrations | Jonathan Tunick |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Polly Bergen |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Blythe Danner |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Roundabout Theatre Company |
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