| With a history steeped in Hollywood traditions you | | | | Each year the show increases in popularity and one |
| would expect Palm Springs and the entire Coachella | | | | of the reasons for this growth is the sheer |
| Valley to be overflowing with great performances. | | | | extravagance of the production's costumes, lighting |
| You won't be disappointed as talented pianists in | | | | and sets which have to be seen to be believed. |
| lounge bars, the singing servers at Cafe Italia plus | | | | Costume creation begins about eighteen months prior |
| numerous professional bands and singers, are on hand | | | | to each season's opening night and they cost up to |
| to delight one and all. In addition the movie theatre at | | | | $35,000 each. Amazing as this sounds you have to |
| Westfield Palm Desert Mall screens independent, | | | | see them to believe it. |
| alternative, documentary and foreign films. | | | | Producers Mary Jardin and Riff Markowitz---who is |
| But the most unique performers on stage are the | | | | also the evening's host and comedian---have |
| world renowned Fabulous Palm Springs Follies. | | | | discovered a winning combination of amazing talent |
| Celebrating the music of the 30s, 40s and 50s in | | | | and unique entertainment from times gone by which |
| Vaudeville style with a cast ranging in age from 55 to | | | | they turn into eye-popping spectaculars each season. |
| 85 years this show will amaze audiences of all ages. | | | | All of the performers have enjoyed a previous |
| Whatever you might think, don't be misled by the | | | | career on stage, in television, in commercials or other |
| age of these cast members because you will be | | | | live performances and the talented Follies' producers |
| dazzled by their agility, their strong voices and their | | | | have found a way to keep them busy in their years |
| stamina. And if that's not enough the spectacular | | | | which might normally be set aside for retirement. And |
| costumes, creative sets and guest performers will all | | | | you can see that all the cast members enthusiastically |
| leave you mesmerized by the end of the three hour | | | | love their career revivals. |
| spectacular. | | | | Even the Guinness Book of World Records has |
| The Fabulous Plam Springs Follies has become a local | | | | recognized the Palm Springs Follies' performer |
| institution since it was founded and now in its second | | | | Dorothy Kloss at 85 years old as the "Oldest 'Still |
| decade of continuous performances it shows no | | | | Performing' Showgirl in the World." As a precocious |
| signs of slowing down---like its cast members! | | | | Chicago teenager Dorothy taught a young Bob Fosse |
| Another Palm Springs institution---The historic Plaza | | | | how to tap dance and she is still tap dancing today! |
| Theatre opened in 1936 and located on Palm Canyon | | | | So make a date with the legendary long-legged |
| Drive---is home to the Follies and it is fitting that this | | | | chorus line and their Fred Aistaire style gentlemen |
| history-making show takes place in a charming, neon | | | | partners that will entertain you, make you laugh and |
| encrusted, storybook renovated old movie house. | | | | leave you stunned by their charismatic extravaganza. |
| Performances are five days per week from late | | | | Be sure to reserve your tickets well in advance as |
| October to mid-May and this season's theme is a | | | | most performances play to sold out houses. But miss |
| salute to the legendary road Route 66 in song and | | | | this great performance at your own folly. |
| dance routines. | | | | |