Kentwood Players begins its production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies” at Westchester Playhouse on May 4. Director Ed Cotter is especially thrilled to be presenting Follies this year as 2007 marks the centennial of the first Ziegfeld Follies in 1907, and among theatre folk, Florenz Ziegfeld remains a legend.
“Follies” tells the tale of a similar great showman, Dimitri Weissman whose theatre is about to be demolished. The musical takes place in the early 1970s, but before the wrecking ball transforms it into a parking lot, Mr. Weissman has invited all of his “Follies” performers back to his beloved theatre for one last reunion.
Featured in the cast of more than 40 performers are Don Schlossman, Ben Lupejkis, Susie McCarthy, Susan Weisbarth, Rocky Miller, Sheridan Cole Crawford, Greg Abbott, Drew Fitzsimmons, Cory Pearce, Meredith M. Sweeney, Melissa Strauss, Patricia Butler, Russell Ham, Robyn Rothstein, Max Heldring Stormes, and 52-year Kentwood Players member Calia Mintzer.
The show runs from May 4 through June 16 at Westchester Playhouse. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings and for 2 p.m. on Sundays.
Tickets are $18. There is a $2 discount for seniors and students. Please call (310) 645- 5156 for reservations Tuesday through Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. For group ticket sales of 15 or more, contact Calia Mintzer at (310) 837-3609.
Westchester Playhouse is located two blocks west of the San Diego Freeway and two blocks north of Manchester at 8301 Hindry Avenue, in Westchester.
For further information visit the Kentwood Players Web site at www.kentwoodplayers.org.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 3, 2007. Read the original PDF.