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Agree, great score. Howard Kissel addresses the changes that were made from Boston to Broadway that resulted in the original production's downfall in his revision of Engel's Words with Musics: Creating the Broadway Musical Libretto.

any info on a release date yet? thanks

Not entirely true. There are about 20 minutes that exists from the Boston dress. With sound too! Not sure if the library has it.

Interesting topic. When I saw it at Playwrights, I felt Big Edie was telling the story as joyfully (and impulsively) sharing how her daughter turned "a scandal into a triumph" without considering the consequences. When I returned to the show after the transfer, I thought Ebersole played the scene much more out of fear of abandonment, since we have just learned that Gould plans to leave her, and of course Little Edie is on the verge of marriage. The "Five Fifteen" reprise was clearer in settin...

The concert used 3 pieces - it is orchestrated for 6. I think what I loved most about the concert was 'iluvtheatretrash' screaming out "I love..." when each performer entered. It was really necessary. No, but honestly, use whatever you can assemble. The score sounds great with just a few pieces, and fantastic with all 6.

I am currently directing a production in Boston. The rights are handled by Dramatists Play Service.

When Follies opened in Boston in 1971 they had $2.00 student tickets. Sigh.

get a perusal copy of the score from Samuel French

As far as we know it's open-ended, correct? I'm planning a trip for the end of December to see it.

AND Wilson understudied Lansbury!

How was Tonya masturbatory? You don't feel she "married the text well with the music?" Please explain further, because you can't be serious.

Go Kenita! She's fantastic.

"The 90 Year Old Man" was cut very early in previews. Great song.

Dorothy Loudon - "Fifty Percent" Bernadette Peters, Michele Lee - "Ohio" (1975 Tonys)

I'm good :)

I was also there this afternoon. I have seen the show numerous times at the Public, on Broadway, in Boston, and now DC. The production at the Studio theatre is so fresh and inventive, it was like seeing the show for the first time. There are so many beautiful touches Ganakas has brought out that intensify the emotional arc. The dazzling alteration of the moon throughought the show was one simple brilliant choice - she alters in appearance as Rose, Noah, and Stuart begin their healing. And the...

Thanks for your response! I can't wait.

I just made a reservation - they said there is a $37 food minimum...I know this has been discussed, but can anyone confirm that this is or is not the case?

Shavanna Calder plays Emmie in the Boston production. And she is quite marvelous. Emilie Battle is part of the Radio.

It is interesting that Cerveris' "Anyone Can Whistle" made the cut, since he wasn't slated to sing it that day, the original performer couldn't make it at the last minute and he happened to be in the wings and knew it. Life on earth really doesn't get much better - I too will treasure that day for many years to come.