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, who starred in Follies, is a two-time Olivier Award-winning actress known for her remarkable performances in West End hits like End of the Rainbow and La Cage aux Folles. more...
Billy Boyle, a versatile Irish actor and singer, has had a distinguished career on the West End stage, including a role in the original cast of "Dirty Dancing" and a memorable performance as the Mysterious Man in the 2010 Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of "Into the Woods." more...
Janie Dee, an acclaimed English actress and singer, brought her award-winning talent to the cast of "Follies," having previously won the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical for her role as Carrie Pipperidge in Nicholas Hytner's celebrated production of "Carousel" at the National Theatre. more...
Peter Forbes, who portrayed Roscoe Dexter in "Singin’ in the Rain" at Chichester Festival Theatre, brought his extensive stage experience to the cast of "Follies." more...
Adrian Grove, who trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, was part of the cast for the National Theatre's production of "Follies," bringing his extensive stage experience to the acclaimed show. more...
Gemma Page, known for her roles in Lullabelle (2003), Topsy-Turvy (1999), and Head Over Heels (1993), brought her extensive experience to the cast of Follies. more...
Jordan Shaw, who grew up in North Carolina and now resides in Boise, Idaho, brought his unique blend of 90's country-inspired music with contemporary influences to the stage in Follies. more...
Imelda Staunton, who recently graced the West End stage in "Follies," is a celebrated actress with four Olivier Awards to her name, including accolades for her roles in "Gypsy" and "Sweeney Todd." more...
Zizi Strallen, who has an impressive theatre resume including roles in Mary Poppins and Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man, also graced the stage in the National Theatre's past production of Follies. more...
Barnaby Thompson, trained at Laine Theatre Arts, showcased his remarkable talent in the National Theatre's past production of Follies, among numerous other prestigious theatre credits. more...
Michael Vinsen, who trained at Laine Theatre Arts, was part of the original National Theatre cast of "Follies" and can also be heard on the National Theatre cast recording of the show. more...
Awards and Nominations
2018 Olivier Awards
Best Actress In A Musical: Janie Dee was nominated but did not win.
Best Actress In A Musical: Imelda Staunton was nominated but did not win.
Best Actress In A Supporting Role In A Musical: Tracie Bennett was nominated but did not win.
Follies FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Beautiful Girls
Don't Look at Me
Waiting for the Girls Upstairs
Listen to the Rain on the Roof
Ah, Paris!
Broadway Baby
The Road You Didn't Take
Bolero d'Amour
In Buddy's Eyes
Who's That Woman?
I'm Still Here
Too Many Mornings
The Right Girl
One More Kiss
Could I Leave You?
Loveland [i]
You're Gonna Love Tomorrow
Love Will See Us Through
The God-Why-Don't-You-Love-Me-Blues
Losing My Mind
The Story of Lucy and Jessie
Live, Laugh, Love
Opening Montage
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Bring on the Girls
Can That Boy Fox Trot!
It Wasn't Meant to Happen
Pleasant Little Kingdom
That Old Piano Roll
The World's Full of Boys/The World's Full of Girls
In Someone's Eyes
Uptown, Downtown
Little White House
Who Could Be Blue?
Country House
Social Dancing
Loveland [ii]
Ah, But Underneath
Make the Most of Your Music
Overture
Don't Look At Me
Waiting For The Girls Upstairs
Ah, Paris!
The Road You Didn't Take
In Buddy's Eyes
Who's That Woman?
I'm Still Here
Too Many Mornings
The Right Girl
One More Kiss
Could I Leave You?
You're Gonna Love Tomorrow
Buddy's Blues
Losing My Mind
Lucy And Jessie
Live, Laugh, Love
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