The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies
128 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92262

The Fabulous Palm Springs FolliesThe 22nd edition of the Fabulous Follies is guaranteed to be our best ever, starring our Legendary Line of Long-Legged Lovelies, our internationally-acclaimed guest stars, a classic variety act, and the music and dance of the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, all performed by a cast old enough to have lived it!

Remember running home after school to watch "American Bandstand" and learning the latest dance craze? Well, starting November 1st, you can re-live that rockin' "black and white" era once again when we present our all-new show, "Dance to the Music." From the Stroll to the Twist to Disco, we're dancing them all . . . and more, but this time, live and in glorious color -- starring our timeless Follies cast.

Christmas in Folliesland - Two New Year’s Eve Shows Cap Seasonal Festivities
When the balloons and confetti drop at the stroke of midnight on December 31, 2012 and the final strains of Auld Lang Syne play, The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies’ holiday season will have officially ended. But until then, the Follies proudly presents its all-new holiday production – with up to eight performances per week – featuring musical selections both sacred and secular. A soaring medley of “Silent Night,” “Ave Maria” and “O’ Holy Night”; a comedic performance of “The Dreidel Song” by dancing rabbis; a burlesqued “Santa Baby”; and a shimmering onstage snowfall to the strains of “White Christmas” all combine to make the Follies’ Yuletide offering unlike anything you’ve seen before. Then, on December 31, the Follies presents two special New Year’s Eve performances at 3:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., each with a glittering champagne reception and hats and noisemakers to welcome in 2013 (“Rio de Janeiro midnight” for matinee-goers).

In addition, the Follies makes holiday shopping easy with convenient gift certificates, redeemable for any performance. And for the ultimate gift, the new Follies Annual Passport allows unlimited attendance for the current season plus numerous other valuable benefits. Both may be purchased at either the Follies Box Office or by calling 760-327-0225.

As in previous seasons of giving, the Follies is again a drop-off location for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Program. Through December 15, anyone in the vicinity during a performance may donate a new, unwrapped toy at the bin placed outside the theatre doors. Follies fans have made the Plaza Theatre one of the top donor sites for this most worthwhile annual toy drive benefiting needy children.

So if you are searching in vain for holiday spirit among the rush and crush of year-end obligations, The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies offers you a haven of joyful Christmas cheer and unforgettable New Year’s revelry.

This season we’re presenting an extraordinary line-up of world-renowned guest stars and variety acts!

LORNA LUFT
November 1 - December 31, 2012

From November 1st through December 31st celebrated vocalist Lorna Luft makes her Follies’ debut. Her performance is of course, an inspired tribute to her legendary mother, Judy Garland!

LOU CHRISTIE
January 8 - March 9, 2013

From January 8th through March 9th, lightening strikes the historic Plaza Theatre when the multi-million selling recording artist, Lou Christie, makes his Follies’ debut.

LESLEY GORE
March 12 – May 19, 2013

Back by popular demand, from March 12th through May 19th, the incomparable Lesley Gore once again parties Follies style. Last time Ms. Gore graced the Follies stage she was a huge hit . . . see why for yourself.

MAT PLENDL
ALL SEASON

All season long, the Follies will present unquestionably the world’s greatest hula-hoop artist, Mat Plendl! He is a true star. Mat Plendl was the US National Hula Hoop Champion at the age of 13, then went on to a career in stage musicals and voice-over. At age 24 he performed his hula hoop act on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 3 times within a 6-month period, and has since dazzled audiences in person and on TV across the Globe. Mat Plendl has been a favorite NBA half-time performer and a question in Trivial Pursuit. He has appeared on Donny & Marie, The Mickey Mouse Club and Don't Just Sit There, as well as Fantastico (Italy) and Zakku Baran (Japan).

RIFF MARKOWITZ
And, of course, Follies Impresario, Riff Markowitz, is your personal guide through the unique realm that is "Follies Land." He hasn't missed a performance yet and he isn't likely to start now! And that's fortunate because it wouldn't be a Follies without his unique blend of cutting-edge satire and Old World savoir-faire.


The Follies has now been seen by more than three-million astounded fans, but don't just take our word for it; read what media are saying the world over:

The Associated Press: "The Palm Springs Follies (is) ... part shtick, part extravaganza and part minor miracle."

The New York Times: "The show is vital, vibrant, even sexy. (The audience is) ready to laugh, to reminisce, to be inspired."

Toronto Globe and Mail: "The glamorous Follies "girls" parade on stage in Las Vegas-style costumes and very high heels, showing off impossibly long legs to superb effect."

The London Times: "Follies is a variety of song, burlesque, lots of legs and sequined costumes. A slick, professional extravaganza."

The Washington Post: "The regular standing ovations suggest that this is the right stuff in the right place at the right time."

The Today Show: "Dazzling."

People Magazine: "A genuine blast from the past."

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