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The Will Rogers Follies is a musical with a book by Peter Stone, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and music by Cy Coleman. It focuses on the life and career of humorist and performer Will Rogers , using as a backdrop the Ziegfeld Follies , which he often headlined, and describes episodes in his life in the form of production numbers.
THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES - A LIFE IN REVUE. Here is the original full Broadway production from The Palace Theater...with the original cast. The show was filmed for broadcast in Japan, as one...
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A musical comedy that celebrates the life and career of Will Rogers, a famous cowboy, entertainer, and radio star. Learn about the plot, characters, songs, and historical context of this Tony Award-winning show.
"The Will Rogers Follies is a show about Will Rogers — a unique American, who, though he died in 1935, remains a beloved figure remembered for his humor, his wisdom, and his just plain common sense. At the heart of his populist philosophy was his most famous statement: ‘I never met a man I didn't like.’
The Will Rogers Follies (Original, Musical, Broadway) opened in New York City May 1, 1991 and played through Sep 5, 1993.
The Will Rogers Follies is structured similarly to a Ziegfeld Follies-style revue. The narrative explores key moments in Will Rogers’ life, from his early days as a cowboy and rope performer to his rise as a radio personality, film star, and beloved commentator.
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Presented in the style of a Ziegfeld Follies revue, The Will Rogers Follies chronicles the life of the beloved American entertainer through snappy tunes, elaborate production numbers, and comic sketches.
