Follies Souvenir program- Page 2

[Listener]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 1:39am

I'm so glad I found this thread. Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, but when I saw this amazing production years ago I could have sworn there was a souvenir program with full color photos, etc, but I've since been unable to see evidence of its existence online anywhere.

I'd love to have one of these...do they ever pop up? Does anyone have any photos? One for sale?

I didn't expect the show to close as quickly as it did (thanks Evita...ugh) and it really was deserving of more love overall. Incredible cast. A treasured memory.

 

 

[binau]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 3:05am

It definitely exists, I have one signed by Bernadette but it’s in another country right now. I might have access to it in a couple months, and if I do I will post photos. 
 

As time has gone on, as I have seen lesser productions and cast (NT Follies/Staunton), as I realise it could have been the last time I saw a glamorous fully staged Sondheim production on Broadway mounted around Bernadette, the memories I have around this show are just so nostalgic. Thankfully we have an amazing cast recording and a good quality bootleg. I recently saw Bernadette sing ‘Losing My Mind’ at the west end Sondheim memorial concert and it was even more moving than I remember it being in the show. 
 

No one can capture the vulnerability that Bernadette did during “In Buddy’s Eyes”. Along with Katrina in Company there are now two Broadway Sondheim performances I just can’t believe couldn’t even snag a nomination. 
 

Was also surprised to hear Ben Brantley call out her performance in a podcast recently (see my signature for the quote). 

Updated On: 10/12/22 at 03:05 AM

[binau]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 3:05am

I also believe I have the pillow somewhere too lol. 

[Listener]

Posted: 10/12/22 at 11:48am

Thank you for the reply. What is this pillow though? Or the coke glass? Never seen pics of those either...

I was so shaken up after the show that night that I didn't even think of buying a drink or souvenir. I was still processing, knowing I'd seen something brilliant.

I do remember they had a poster saying the cast recording was up for preorder but that was it.

I definitely should have investigated further.

Again anyone with an extra program, please reach out.

[binau]

Posted: 10/13/22 at 2:42am

The pillow was a black square pillow, kind of couch-sized with the production artwork on one side. At the time it was kind of the most novelty item they were selling and if I recall some fans made brief memes out of it such as taking photos of it in various places. It was cute.