Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Sondheim's Follies

This morning we were discussing our options for this Thursday. We are going to see a new showing about Canada's history at the museum.

Next week we are going to hear Sondheim's Follies.  Here is the small blurb from their website.

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picture from NT Live Website
New York, 1971.
There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. 
Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves.
Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling new production. Featuring a cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21, it’s directed by Dominic Cooke (The Comedy of Errors).

Michael Billington of the Guardian says of the production,  "Sondheim's showbiz stunner returns in breathtaking style".

Kate Kellaway of the Guardian says of the production, "Follies is like a distinctive taste that you either love or hate". 

2 comments:

  1. argh!!!!! Duncan's band concert is the same night. wooer

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    1. I would way rather her Duncan's band concert.

      Lucky you. I know there will be a trip to a fast food joint when the concert ends, as well.

      Nothing like that after the Follies.

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