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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Evening Standard Awards | Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical | 0 |
| 1987 | Evening Standard Awards | Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical | 0 |
| 1987 | Olivier Awards | Musical of the Year | James Goldman |
| 1987 | Olivier Awards | Musical of the Year | Stephen Sondheim |
| 1987 | Olivier Awards | Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical | Julia McKenzie |
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