The first of two programmes Follies: Four Days in New York Broadway, 6 September 1985.
A unique concert performance of Stephen Sondheim 's Follies, a cult musical ever since it was first staged in 1971, with a top line cast that would never be assembled for a normal theatre run. This film follows four hectic days of rehearsal for the gala concert, and shows highlights from one of Broadway's most memorable nights. After the show, Carol Burnett said 'It was like being shot out of a cannon', and the New York Times reported,
'The audience simply erupted into pandemonium'.
The principal performers are Lee Remick
George Hearn Barbara Cook and Mandy Patinkin with special contributions from
Elaine Stritch Carol Burnett
Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Phyllis Newman
Liliane Montevecehi Licia Albanese and Erie Mills
Stephen Sondheim
New York Philharmonic Orchestra conductor Paul Gemignani
Introduced by Ronald Eyre Photography JOHN HOOPER Dubbing mixer ROB JAMES
Sound recordist BRUCE GALLAWAY Film editor JERRY LEON
Directed by MICHAEL HOULDEY
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