Follies
A true theatrical event, this legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the greatest musical ever created. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart wrenching and epic in scope, Follies by musical theatre legend, Stephen Sondheim, and author, James Goldman, uses the musical theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years.
In Follies, the time is 1971, and theatrical impresario, Dimitri Weissmann, hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including "Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here" and "Broadway Baby." Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present, coming face-to-face with the future.
Follies is a true showcase for powerful dramatic actors with plenty of opportunities for seasoned, older performers. Spectacular and grand in scale, Follies has also proven ideal for concert presentation and features many of Stephen Sondheim's best-known songs.
Show Essentials
Songs
Overture
Don't Look At Me
Waiting For The Girls Upstairs
Ah, Paris!
The Road You Didn't Take
In Buddy's Eyes
Who's That Woman?
I'm Still Here
Too Many Mornings
The Right Girl
One More Kiss
Could I Leave You?
You're Gonna Love Tomorrow
Buddy's Blues
Losing My Mind
Lucy And Jessie
Live, Laugh, Love
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Concert Selections for Follies
MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
| Part Name | Doubling | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| FULL SCORE | 1 | |
| PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE | 2 | |
| REED 1 | Alto Saxophone | 1 |
| REED 2 | Alto Saxophone | 1 |
| REED 3 | Tenor Saxophone | 1 |
| REED 4 | Tenor Saxophone | 1 |
| REED 5 | Baritone Saxophone | 1 |
| HORN | 1 | |
| TRUMPET 1 | 1 | |
| TRUMPET 2 | 1 | |
| TRUMPET 3 | 1 | |
| TROMBONE 1 | 1 | |
| TROMBONE 2 | 1 | |
| TROMBONE 3 | 1 | |
| PERCUSSION | Drum Set, Timpani | 2 |
| GUITAR | 1 | |
| PIANO | 1 | |
| HARP | 1 | |
| VIOLINS | 17 | |
| VIOLA | 7 | |
| CELLO | 6 | |
| BASS | 5 |
Please Note: In some instances (i.e. Reeds, Percussion, etc.), additional copies of parts may be provided, in the event you wish to split out the doublings to multiple players.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed with one or more singers.
A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed without singers.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
| Part Name | Doubling | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| FULL SCORE | 1 | |
| PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE | 4 | |
| REED 1 | E♭ Clarinet, B♭ Clarinet | 2 |
| REED 2 | B♭ Clarinet | 1 |
| REED 3 | B♭ Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone | 3 |
| REED 4 | B♭ Clarinet | 1 |
| REED 5 | Baritone Saxophone, B♭ Clarinet | 2 |
| HORN | 1 | |
| TRUMPET 1 | 1 | |
| TRUMPET 2 | 1 | |
| TRUMPET 3 | 1 | |
| TROMBONE 1 | 1 | |
| TROMBONE 2 | 1 | |
| TROMBONE 3 | 1 | |
| PERCUSSION | Drum Set, Woodblock, Xylophone, Timpani, Cowbell | 3 |
| GUITAR | 1 | |
| PIANO | 1 | |
| HARP | 1 | |
| VIOLINS | 17 | |
| VIOLA | 7 | |
| CELLO | 6 | |
| BASS | 5 |
Please Note: In some instances (i.e. Reeds, Percussion, etc.), additional copies of parts may be provided, in the event you wish to split out the doublings to multiple players.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed without singers.
A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed without singers.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed without singers.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed with one or more singers.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.