Follies in Concert (1986) (original) (raw)
The incomparable Stephen Sondheim brought his FOLLIES to the stage in 1971 where it was hailed as "monumental theater" by the New York Times. Fourteen years later the magic was recreated by an unparalleled gathering of stage and screen luminaries performing with the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center for a wildly enthusiastic audience. This one-night-only performance became a legendary event in Broadway history. The evolution of this unique, historic event is exclusively captured in this film, from the first rehearsal � just days before the show! � to the last second backstage ...(more)
The incomparable Stephen Sondheim brought his FOLLIES to the stage in 1971 where it was hailed as "monumental theater" by the New York Times. Fourteen years later the magic was recreated by an unparalleled gathering of stage and screen luminaries performing with the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center for a wildly enthusiastic audience. This one-night-only performance became a legendary event in Broadway history. The evolution of this unique, historic event is exclusively captured in this film, from the first rehearsal � just days before the show! � to the last second backstage butterflies just before the curtain rose. This is a rare treasure for all fans of musical theater. (less)
Directors: Michael Houldey, Herbert Ross
Writer: James Goldman
Starring: Licia Albanese, Carol Burnett, Liz Callaway, Betty Comden, Barbara Cook, Adolph Green
Narrator: Roy Scheider
Producers: Ellen Krass, Thomas Z. Shepard
| | My rating | Not enough ratings yet | | ----------- | ---------------------- |