Articles tagged with: Follies
New York ‘Follies’ stars Broadway babies old enough to have a boffo then and now
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Appreciation: The showgirls of Broadway’s “Follies” have histories of their own. Hats off to these flawless charmers and their former selves in a present — and past — perfect production.
Role Playing: Brent Barrett’s glad he joined ‘Follies’ as that womanizing, empty cad Ben
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Interview: At the center of Stephen Sondheim’s acerbic musical “Follies”stands Benjamin Stone, worldly, rich, the envy of his old acquaintances gathered at this reunion of theater folks. Ben is all of that, and one more thing — miserable. Veteran actor Brent Barrett offers a candid analysis of the self-centered cad and womanizer.
Sondheim’s ‘Follies’ at CST: Broadway glitz and glamour, with all the endearing bruises
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At Chi. Shakespeare Theater. 5 stars!