Follies: In Concert
Synopsis
A backstage documentary film including footage from the legendary 1985 concert performance of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. The plot of the musical centers around a reunion of showgirls who appeared in an annual Follies extravaganza when it was staged between the wars.
Top Cast
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Andre Gregory
Dimitri Weismann
Stephen Sondheim
Self- Composer
Arthur Rubin
Roscoe
Barbara Cook
Sally Durant Plummer
George Hearn
Benjamin Stone
Herbert Ross
Self- Concert Director
Jim Walton
Young Buddy
Paul Gemignani
Self- Conductor
Howard McGillin
Young Ben
Mandy Patinkin
Buddy Plummer
Lee Remick
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Liz Callaway
Young Sally
Daisy Prince
Young Phyllis
Betty Comden
Emily Whitman
Adolph Green
Theodore Whitman
Liliane Montevecchi
Solange Lafitte
Elaine Stritch
Hattie Walker
Phyllis Newman
Stella Deems
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Houldey
- Screenplay & Story
- James Goldman, Stephen Sondheim
- Original Score
- Stephen Sondheim
- Original Title
- Follies: In Concert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- PBS, Ellen M. Krass Productions, KQED
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Houldey
James Goldman, Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim
Ellen Krass, Thomas Z. Shepard
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Houldey
Director
James Goldman
Writer
Ellen Krass
Producer
Thomas Z. Shepard
Producer
Stephen Sondheim
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Follies: In Concert about?
A backstage documentary film including footage from the legendary 1985 concert performance of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. The plot of the musical centers around a reunion of showgirls who appeared in an annual Follies extravaganza when it was staged between the wars.
Who directed Follies: In Concert?
Follies: In Concert was directed by Michael Houldey.
Who stars in Follies: In Concert?
The principal cast of Follies: In Concert includes Andre Gregory, Stephen Sondheim, Arthur Rubin, Barbara Cook, George Hearn.
When was Follies: In Concert released and how long is it?
Follies: In Concert was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Follies: In Concert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Follies: In Concert was composed by Stephen Sondheim.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Follies: In Concert?
Follies: In Concert holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).