FOLLIES by Town Players

present FOLLIES, at the Powerhouse Performing Arts Center in Waveny Park, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Goldman, directed by Michael Day, musical director Stan Wietrzychowski, choreographer Beth Green Schwartz.

Follies won seven Tony awards in 1972. TPNC will be doing the shortened, staged concert version. The show takes place at a 1970s reunion; the Weismann Follies' showgirls and the men in their lives gather at the old Weismann Theatre the night before it is razed to become a parking lot. As occurs in reunions, the characters ruminate on their present and past lives. The show contains songs poignant, witty, gorgeous and complex. Several have become standards including "Broadway Baby," "I'm Still Here," "Too Many Mornings," and "Could I Leave You?" Tickets (for the musical only) are $25/adults and $20/students and seniors (age 62). Friday and Saturday performances July 23, 24, 30, 31 and August 6, 7 at 8 p.m.; Sunday July 25 and August 1 at 2:30 p.m. Call the box office to reserve tickets. (203) 966-7371.