"The Will Rogers
Follies is a creative retelling
of Rogers' rags-to-riches
story, and the current production at the Boiler
Room Theatre finds the Franklin
company at the absolute top of its game."
-- Martin Brady, Nashville Scene
Click here to read the full review
online. The Will Rogers Follies
Book by Peter Stone
Music Composed and Arranged by
Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Betty Comden and
Adolph Green
Inspired by the Words of Will and
Betty Rogers
January 26 - February 24, 2007
The Will Rogers Follies is a shining star among modern American
musicals because of the sheer magic of its hero. Will Rogers
transcends decades and has risen to the level of legend,
not only because of his accomplishments, but because of his
unwavering confidence in the goodness of his fellow human
beings.
This is a spectacular Ziegfeld Follies-style tribute to the
man whose daily newspaper column sent America on its way
each morning with a smile on its face. Will Rogers was an
early 20th-century multimedia sensation, performing a weekly
radio talk show as well as starring in motion pictures. The Will Rogers Follies features
big musical numbers, dazzling choreography, rope tricks,
and more!
Starring Alan Lee, Corrie Miller and
Nancy Whitehead. The large cast includes BRT favorites
Nick DeNuzio, Lauri Bright, Laura Thomas, Ara Vito and
Marcus
McClain.
Director: Sondra Morton-Chaffin
Musical Director: Jamey Green
Associate Musical Director: Sloan Yarborough
Choreographer: Lauri Bright
Costume Designer: Billy Ditty
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