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When former members of the Weismann Follies reunite on the eve of their theater's demolition, two couples remember their past and face the harsher realities of the present. The shadows of their younger selves remind them of the complicated steps they've danced, both on the stage and throughout their lives.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jan. 22, 2012.

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About Follies

What Is the Story of Follies?
It is 1971 and the former stars of the Weissman Follies are reuniting on the stage of the now-decrepit theater that was once their professional home, the night before it is turned into a parking lot. Phyllis and Sally, who were best friends in their Follies days, have married Ben and Buddy, respectively. The once-close foursome has fallen out of touch. As these aging starlets reminisce, they end up hashing out old affairs, remembering who loved (and loves) whom, and reliving the roads they did and didn’t take.
 

Weekend Poll Top Three: Follies Fans Name Favorite Tony Hopefuls
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Weekend Poll Top Three: Follies Fans Name Favorite Tony Hopefuls
Weekend Poll: Which Follies Star Most Deserves a Tony Nomination?
Weekend Poll
Weekend Poll: Which Follies Star Most Deserves a Tony Nomination?
Follies Finishes
Final Bow
Follies Finishes
Bernadette Peters Will Not Travel with Follies to Los Angeles in May
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Bernadette Peters Will Not Travel with Follies to Los Angeles in May
Follies Girl Kiira Schmidt on Why Dancing on Broadway Is 'The Bomb'
Gotta Dance
Follies Girl Kiira Schmidt on Why Dancing on Broadway Is 'The Bomb'
Exclusive Video! On the Scene with Stephen Sondheim, Bernadette Peters & More at Follies Album Signing
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Exclusive Video! On the Scene with Stephen Sondheim, Bernadette Peters & More at Follies Album Signing
They’re Still Here! Follies to Transfer to Los Angeles for Six-Week Run in May
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They’re Still Here! Follies to Transfer to Los Angeles for Six-Week Run in May
Stephen Sondheim, Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell and More Live, Laugh, Love and Sign Follies CDs
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Stephen Sondheim, Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell and More Live, Laugh, Love and Sign Follies CDs
Stephen Sondheim Dishes on Company, Assassins & More on The Colbert Report
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Stephen Sondheim Dishes on Company, Assassins & More on The Colbert Report
Designing Broadway: Costume Designer Gregg Barnes on the Ghostly Glamour of Follies
Designing Broadway
Designing Broadway: Costume Designer Gregg Barnes on the Ghostly Glamour of Follies
Muppet Movie Countdown! Follies Star Bernadette Peters Gets Froggy With Kermit and Robin
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Muppet Movie Countdown! Follies Star Bernadette Peters Gets Froggy With Kermit and Robin
Follies Star Jan Maxwell Sidelined by Injury
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Follies Star Jan Maxwell Sidelined by Injury
Follies Standout Danny Burstein on Lusting After Bernadette Peters, Second-Acting Broadway and Fervent Fans
Show People
Follies Standout Danny Burstein on Lusting After Bernadette Peters, Second-Acting Broadway and Fervent Fans
Debbie Does Broadway! Debbie Reynolds Drops In on Bernadette Peters and the Cast of Follies
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Debbie Does Broadway! Debbie Reynolds Drops In on Bernadette Peters and the Cast of Follies
Bernadette Peters Talks First Love and Follies on The View
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Bernadette Peters Talks First Love and Follies on The View
Stephen Sondheim to Receive Handel Medallion, New York City’s Highest Arts Honor
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Stephen Sondheim to Receive Handel Medallion, New York City’s Highest Arts Honor
Follies Star Jan Maxwell on Surviving on Peanut Butter and Slimming Down for Sondheim
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Follies Star Jan Maxwell on Surviving on Peanut Butter and Slimming Down for Sondheim
Follies Cast Recording, Featuring Bernadette Peters and Jan Maxwell, Sets Release Date
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Follies Cast Recording, Featuring Bernadette Peters and Jan Maxwell, Sets Release Date
Opera Legend-Turned-Follies Star Rosalind Elias on Her New Romance with Theater and 42-Year Honeymoon
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Opera Legend-Turned-Follies Star Rosalind Elias on Her New Romance with Theater and 42-Year Honeymoon
Spend a Day with Follies' Fabulous Song-and-Dance Man Danny Burstein!
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Spend a Day with Follies' Fabulous Song-and-Dance Man Danny Burstein!
Follies Revival, Starring Bernadette Peters, Extends on Broadway
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Follies Revival, Starring Bernadette Peters, Extends on Broadway
The View Welcomes Bernadette Peters
TV Appearance
The View Welcomes Bernadette Peters
Squigs Steps Back in Time to Salute Bernadette Peters and the Fabulous Showgirls of Follies
Broadway Ink
Squigs Steps Back in Time to Salute Bernadette Peters and the Fabulous Showgirls of Follies
Broadway Baby Bernadette Peters & Co-Stars Feel the Love on Follies’ Opening Night
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Broadway Baby Bernadette Peters & Co-Stars Feel the Love on Follies’ Opening Night
Follies Forever! Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell & More Celebrate Opening Night
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Follies Forever! Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell & More Celebrate Opening Night
Did Our Real-People Critics Fall for Bernadette Peters and the Broadway Revival of Follies?
Word of Mouth Review
Did Our Real-People Critics Fall for Bernadette Peters and the Broadway Revival of Follies?
Bernadette Peters and the Beautiful Girls of Follies Open at Broadway's Marquis Theatre
Curtain Up
Bernadette Peters and the Beautiful Girls of Follies Open at Broadway's Marquis Theatre
Fresh Foursome! Meet The Fantastic Young Stars of Follies
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Fresh Foursome! Meet The Fantastic Young Stars of Follies
Follies Star Elaine Paige Recalls Her Music Mentor and Math Misery
School Days
Follies Star Elaine Paige Recalls Her Music Mentor and Math Misery
Stage Legend Angela Lansbury Visits Bernadette Peters & Co. Backstage at Follies
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Stage Legend Angela Lansbury Visits Bernadette Peters & Co. Backstage at Follies
Exclusive! Video Footage of Bernadette Peters and the Broadway Babies of Sondheim's Follies
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Exclusive! Video Footage of Bernadette Peters and the Broadway Babies of Sondheim's Follies
Elaine Paige on Being a Theatrical Survivor and Her Broadway Return in Follies
Q&A
Elaine Paige on Being a Theatrical Survivor and Her Broadway Return in Follies
Beautiful Girls! A First Look at Follies, Starring Bernadette Peters and Jan Maxwell
First Look
Beautiful Girls! A First Look at Follies, Starring Bernadette Peters and Jan Maxwell
Follies Revival, Starring Bernadette Peters and Jan Maxwell, to Record Cast Album
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Follies Revival, Starring Bernadette Peters and Jan Maxwell, to Record Cast Album
Follies’ Ron Raines on Being Ben Stone and Singing Beside Bernadette Peters
First Person
Follies’ Ron Raines on Being Ben Stone and Singing Beside Bernadette Peters
Video Exclusive! A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Follies, Starring Bernadette Peters
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Video Exclusive! A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Follies, Starring Bernadette Peters
Complete Casting Set for Broadway Revival of Follies, Starring Bernadette Peters
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Complete Casting Set for Broadway Revival of Follies, Starring Bernadette Peters
Jayne Houdyshell, Mary Beth Peil & More to Join Bernadette Peters in Follies on Broadway
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Jayne Houdyshell, Mary Beth Peil & More to Join Bernadette Peters in Follies on Broadway
Tickets Now on Sale for Sondheim’s Follies, Starring Bernadette Peters
Now On Sale
Tickets Now on Sale for Sondheim’s Follies, Starring Bernadette Peters
Elaine Paige to Join Bernadette Peters & More in Follies on Broadway
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Elaine Paige to Join Bernadette Peters & More in Follies on Broadway
Follies Returns to the Great White Way
First Performance
Follies Returns to the Great White Way
Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell and More to Follow Follies to Broadway; Opening Night Set for September 12
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Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell and More to Follow Follies to Broadway; Opening Night Set for September 12
Kennedy Center Follies to Get Limited Engagement on Broadway
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Kennedy Center Follies to Get Limited Engagement on Broadway
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