Follies (1971)
Follies (1971)
Details
Authentic archival collectible program from the historical performance run of Follies. Contains full production credits, live playhouse insights, and original vintage advertisement inserts.
This is a significant piece of theatrical history: an original Playbill from the 1971 Broadway production of the Stephen Sondheim musical Follies, staged at the Winter Garden Theatre.
Key Features
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Production & Creative Team: The program credits direction by Harold Prince and Michael Bennett, with a book by James Goldman and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
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Star Talent: The production features a legendary cast including Alexis Smith, Gene Nelson, Dorothy Collins, John McMartin, and Yvonne De Carlo.
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Institutional Context: The production is noted as the winner of the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical in 1971.
Archival Condition
This artifact is presented in Fair condition, reflecting its age as a vintage 1970s theater program:
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Paper Stock & Ink: The iconic, highly stylized graphic cover retains its artistic impact, though it shows expected age-toning and mild staining along the left edge.
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Structural Alignment: The program shows signs of shelf wear, including corner softness and creasing consistent with its age.
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Data-Confidentiality & Filing: The interior cast and production pages in IMG_0071_2.jpg remain clean and entirely legible, documenting the full creative and production roster.
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