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Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summer!
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#275Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe
Posted: 6/21/11 at 2:08pmFrauleinKost, 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.
#276Kennedy 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
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#277Kennedy 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.
rahack
Swing Joined: 5/20/11
#278Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe
Posted: 6/21/11 at 2:19pmThe 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.
#279Kennedy 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.
#280Kennedy 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.
#281Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe
Posted: 6/21/11 at 2:27pmI just copied it from the lovely Roundabout script.
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Posted: 6/21/11 at 2:29pm
Robbie...leave it to Wikipedia 
#283Kennedy 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.
#284Kennedy 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
#285Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe
Posted: 6/21/11 at 4:41pmWell I am beyond pissed that Regine won't be transferring to Broadway. It would have been wonderful to see her make her Broadway debut.
#286Kennedy 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.
#287Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe
Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:01pmRegine was fine...but sometimes it's pleasant to understand what someone's saying in a performance.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#288Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe
Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:19pmDid 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?
#289Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe
Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:21pmThere is no news about when it's starting yet, just about rehearsals..
#290Kennedy 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
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#291Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe
Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:34pmDamn. I was hoping to bring my sister to this the first week in August. Back to the drawing board!
#292Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe
Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:35pmExcellent news. I thought she sounded great in "One More Kiss."
#293Kennedy 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 :/
wiggum2
Broadway Star Joined: 9/21/03
#294Kennedy 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
#295Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe
Posted: 6/21/11 at 5:53pmI 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.
#296Kennedy 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
#297Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe
Posted: 6/22/11 at 1:01amIf rehearsals start on the 7th, approximate when do you guys think previews would start?
#298Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe
Posted: 6/22/11 at 1:25amEarly September is my guess.
#299Kennedy Center FOLLIES to Transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theater This Summe
Posted: 6/22/11 at 4:12amAn 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.
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