Thank you for asking. The image to the left is an early concept design by David Edward Byrd for the original production of FOLLIES, which most readers know is a show that I obsess on. This design was requested by Hal Prince when he found Byrd's first design "too dykey". Prince wanted tits and blond hair, totally against the era of the Follies. Byrd was aghast, but delivered. The good news is that out of his frustration came the final design we all know and love. David calls this his "Dolly Parton" poster.
Well-well-well-what-do-you-think-of-that-I-have-nothing-here-to-pay-my-train-fare-with-only-large-bills-fives-and-sevens....
Updated On: 7/23/17 at 12:22 AM