Sondheim's landmark musical about a reunion of showgirls, with a book by James Goldman.

New York, 1971. There's a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs, and lie about themselves.

Including such classic songs as 'Broadway Baby', 'I'm Still Here' and 'Losing My Mind', James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's legendary musical was originally staged in New York in 1971, and received its British premiere in 1987.

This edition was published alongside the major revival at the National Theatre, London, in 2017, directed by Dominic Cooke and starring Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee, Philip Quast and Imelda Staunton.

About the Author

Stephen Sondheim is a celebrated American composer and lyricist. His best-known works as composer and lyricist include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Assassins and Passion. He also wrote the lyrics for West Side Story and Gypsy.

James Goldman (1927-1998) was an American screenwriter and playwright. He is most noted as the author of The Lion in Winter, for which he received an Academy Award, and as the author of the book for the Broadway musical Follies.

Reviews

'A stunning musical... a pastiche so brilliant as to be breathtaking'

* New York Daily News *

'A landmark musical... a work of art'

* New York Times *

'A grand and lilting pastiche of legendary musical styles... the songs are cunning, melodic motifs laced with provocative lyrics that dutifully define each character with clarity and purpose... merges past and present with resonating counterpoint'

* Variety *

'Uniquely powerful and evanescent'

* Los Angeles Times *


Awards
Winner of Best Musical, Critics Circle Awards 1987 and Best New Musical, Olivier Awards 1987.



Book Information
ISBN 9781848426825
Author Stephen Sondheim
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Nick Hern Books
Publisher Nick Hern Books