Bibliograph

Follies in concert, music and lyrics, Stephen Sondheim ; book and new continuity, James Goldman ; directed by Michael Houldey ; produced by Ellen M. Krass ; an EMK Inc./BBC/WNET co-production in association with Showtime Entertainment

Type

Label

Follies in concert, music and lyrics, Stephen Sondheim ; book and new continuity, James Goldman ; directed by Michael Houldey ; produced by Ellen M. Krass ; an EMK Inc./BBC/WNET co-production in association with Showtime Entertainment

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Follies in concert

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

47913547

resource.otherEventInformation

Recorded September 6th, 1985 at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City

Responsibility statement

music and lyrics, Stephen Sondheim ; book and new continuity, James Goldman ; directed by Michael Houldey ; produced by Ellen M. Krass ; an EMK Inc./BBC/WNET co-production in association with Showtime Entertainment

Runtime

Summary

This documentary follows the preparations for a concert performance of composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim's 1971 musical "Follies." Ranging from the rehearsal rooms to backstage and including interviews with the composer and cast, it concludes with musical excerpts from the concert

Table Of Contents

Musical selections: Beautiful girls -- Listen to the rain on the roof -- Ah, Paris! -- Broadway baby -- In Buddy's eyes -- Who's that woman -- I'm still here -- Too many mornings --One more kiss -- Could I leave you -- You're gonna love tomorrow/Love will see us through -- Buddy's blues -- Losing my mind -- Story of Lucy and Jessie -- Live, laugh, and love -- Finale

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

Classification