Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summer! — Page 12

#276

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 2:08pm

FrauleinKost, but it's not the exchange as written in the script. It seemed to have been rewritten to allow Regine to get through it having only to say as few words as possible.

#277

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 2:10pm

Wait, which exchange? There is an exchange between her and Weissman, she says something at some point about "je suis magnifique--as always" he asks her what her secret is; she sort of pulls back her face to imply a facelift and says "magique!" That exchange was definitely in the DC version...

The full exchange is:

SOLANGE: Mita, mon cher, it's me Solange LaFitte. You know what I've been doing since my style went out of style? I sell more perfume than Chanel. "Caveman" by Solange. For men who have an air about them. Vulgar, but my darling, it will change your life. I ask you, is it possible to look like this at sixty-nine?

WEISMAN: It must be magic.

SOLANGE: "Magic" By Solange.

Most of that was cut for Regine. She says "Mita, It's me Solange LaFitte." And Weisman asks how it's possible to look so good at her age. And she says "Magic." That's all that was left for Regine.

Updated On: 6/21/11 at 02:10 PM

#278

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 2:13pm

When I saw it, I went something like this.

SOLANGE: Mitya! (long awkward pause)

WEISMANN: Solange! How do you stay looking so magnificent?

SOLANGE: (long awkward pause, then whispers): magic.

#279

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 2:19pm

The Marquis is the ugliest theater in nyc. It reminds me of a shopping mall in nj from the 70's. Its lack of atmosphere robes every show that plays there.

#280

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 2:20pm

'She started life hiding from the Nazis in occupied wartime France and later invented the format for the modern-day "discothèque"'

I have no idea why, but the juxtaposition of the Nazis with the discotheque just made me guffaw at my desk.

#281

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 2:21pm

I think the original exchange is:

SOLANGE: Mitya, it's me, Solange. I'm a big success now. Lanvin, Guerlain, and now - Solange. (fishes out a bottle) Look - "Caveman," by Solange - for men who want an air about them. Vulgar, my darling, but it will change your life. How is it possible to look like this, at 66? It's magic - (fishes out another bottle) - "Magic" by Solange!

As I recall, Fifi D'Orsay made this short speech last about 5 minutes, with strange pronunciation and giggles.

#282

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 2:27pm

I just copied it from the lovely Roundabout script.

#283

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 2:29pm

Robbie...leave it to Wikipedia

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#284

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 2:33pm

I have a feeling that there are few true words in Regine's (auto)biography, including "and" and "the." She certainly didn't "invent" the discotheque in any way.

And, ljay, I'm sure your Roundabout copying is right on, but the Roundabout version is a far cry from the original version which is what I was trying to recall.

#285

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 3:48pm

I wonder if Patty Duke would return to B'Way? She really was a Broadway Baby

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#286

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 4:41pm

Well I am beyond pissed that Regine won't be transferring to Broadway. It would have been wonderful to see her make her Broadway debut.

#287

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 4:50pm

Kalimba, based on the reports in Washington it really wouldn't have been wonderful to see her, I don't think.

I am very sad about missing this.

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#288

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:01pm

Regine was fine...but sometimes it's pleasant to understand what someone's saying in a performance.

#289

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:19pm

Did I miss any news on when this is starting? I heard one date saying performances will begin 7/31 and another saying REHEARSALS won't start up again until 8/7. Anyone?

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#290

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:21pm

There is no news about when it's starting yet, just about rehearsals..

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#291

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:22pm

The Playbill article has been updated and now indicates that according to Rosalind Elias' agent, she WILL be transferring to Broaway with the show.


Did I miss any news on when this is starting? I heard one
date saying performances will begin 7/31 and another saying REHEARSALS won't start up again until 8/7. Anyone?

Ron Raines erroneously posted that the first preview was to be 7/31. Shortly after, he took the post down and said "nothing is confirmed."

The Playbill article confirms that rehearsals will begin on 8/7.

Rosalind Elias WILL play Broadway

Updated On: 6/21/11 at 05:22 PM

#292

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:34pm

Damn. I was hoping to bring my sister to this the first week in August. Back to the drawing board!

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If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

#293

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:35pm

Excellent news. I thought she sounded great in "One More Kiss."

#294

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:37pm

Damn. I was hoping to bring my sister to this the first week in August. Back to the drawing board!

Same here dramamamma! I have an open Wednesday matinee for August 3. I was hoping to catch an early preview of this, but now I have to find something else :/

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#295

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:42pm

"The Playbill article confirms that rehearsals will begin on 8/7. "

I swear, I have read the playbill article 5 times and don't see where it says when rehearsals start. To be fair, I have had 2 cocktails so far

#296

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:53pm

I can't either now, actually. But it appears that the article might have been updated with the Elias news so maybe the date was removed then. It's still in the BWW article.

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#297

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/21/11 at 6:07pm

The start of rehearsal (8/7) is still listed on the EPA...
Follies EPA

#298

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/22/11 at 1:01am

If rehearsals start on the 7th, approximate when do you guys think previews would start?

#299

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/22/11 at 1:25am

Early September is my guess.

#300

Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe

Posted: 6/22/11 at 4:12am

An audio of the final DC performance is out there. And wow, the performances have really grown. All four leads sound much more confident. Berndaette's Sally sounds like it has made significant growth. I am very impressed. We are in for a treat on Broadway.