Follies Fact Sheet
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies has been seen by nearly three million patrons to date, and celebrates the music and dance of the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s with a cast ranging in age from 56 to 81 years "young."
The show features lavish, Broadway-caliber production numbers and an entirely new show is mounted each season.
The Follies 20th anniversary season runs October 27, 2010 through May 15, 2011 and plays five days most weeks. The Follies’ internationally renowned guest stars are among the greatest names in show business today.
20th season’s guests include:
The Crystals – Oct. 27 through Dec. 31, 2010 The Crystals are widely regarded as one of the defining "girl groups" of the 1960s. You’ll fondly remember their many hits, including "Uptown," "He’s A Rebel," "Then He Kissed Me" and "Da Doo Ron Ron." Inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2005, their sound remains a touchstone to a beloved era.
Lesley Gore – Jan. 5 through Mar. 5, 2011 One of the most recognized teen pop singers of the 1960s, the incomparable Lesley Gore will perform her gold-record hits "You Don’t Own Me," "Judy’s Turn to Cry," "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows" and,of course, her #1 smash and the anthem of a generation, "It’s My Party."
The Four Preps – Mar. 8 through May 15, 2011 While attending Hollywood High School, four guys started harmonizing . . . and the rest is history. The Four Preps will take us on a stroll down memory lane with their million-sellers like "Big Man," "Lazy Summer Night," "Down By the Station" and their chart-topping "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)".
Rejean St. Jules – All Season You won’t want to miss juggler extraordinaire Rejean St. Jules, who’ll be appearing all season. He well may be the best juggler in show business today.
The Follies is the creation of impresario Riff Markowitz, a former television producer, and partner Mary Jardin. They took over the then-vacant, historic Plaza Theatre and turned it into the home of one of the most successful shows of its kind in the world. The theater’s lighting grid contains 326 individual lighting instruments. The wardrobe for each season’s Follies contains 1,500 individual pieces. Costumes now reach up to eleven feet in diameter and cost up to $35,000 each. Twelve backstage dressers are required to assist the ladies and gentlemen of the Follies with their changes, which can be as short as 75 seconds.
The Follies has a staff of over 120 people, making it one of the largest employers in the Palm Springs area.
The Fabulous Palm Spring Follies is performed at the historic Plaza Theatre – a charming, neon-encrusted, storybook movie house – and is an attraction unto itself. Located in the heart of the Village of Palm Springs, it opened in 1936 for the gala world premiere of the motion picture, Camille. In addition, numerous Bob Hope radio broadcasts originated from the theater as well as The Jack Benny Radio Show, and live performances by Frank Sinatra, Gordon MacRae and others.
The film, Still Kicking: The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies was nominated for a 1997 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject. The Follies is the current holder of two Guinness World Records: "World’s Oldest Professional Chorus Line" and "World’s Oldest ‘Still Performing’ Showgirl."
The Follies web site is www.psfollies.com, and the box office is (760) 327-0225.
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