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The 43rd Annual Zilker Summer Musical

The Will Rogers Follies Poster

the will rogers follies
A Life in Revue

July 6 - August 12, 2001

Music by
Cy Coleman
Lyrics by
Betty Comden
&
Adolph Green
Book by
Peter Stone

Download the Souvenir Program
[PDF; requires Adobe Reader]
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About The Will Rogers Follies...

Claiming to have never met a man he didn't like, Will Rogers was America's first international multimedia sensation, whose wit and homespun wisdom went straight to the nation's heart.

The character of Will Rogers narrates his life story through a series of spectacular Ziegfeld Follies production numbers which come to life with Ziegfeld Girls, Ziegfeld's Favorite, wranglers, and a roper. After marriage, kids, fame and even a run for the presidency, Will's life ends with fateful plane ride he takes with his friend, Wiley Post.

 

The Cast

Will Rogers Tim Blackwood
Kirk Addison
Betty Blake Catherine Rose
Clem Rogers Christopher E. Blessitt
Dave Holden
Ziegfeld's Favorite Diana Eve Wheeler
Cathie Sheridan
Freddie Rogers Wesley Bronez
James Rogers Melissa K. Joiner
Emily Vanover
Mary Rogers Taylor McPhail
Will Rogers, Jr. John Minnich
Wiley Post Jeff McCrary
Voice of Florence Ziegfeld George Spelvin
Ensemble Lariena Armstrong
Esperanza Biehle
Karin Chekirda
Christian Feazell
Meg E. Geer
Demond Lemarcus Green
Desiree L. Hall
Meg L. Hubbarth
Heather D. Huggins
Jennifer L. Matthews
Grant C. McCollor
Mario L. Patrenella
Gretchen Lenore Riedel
Brie Scolaro
Haley Michelle Smith
Jennifer Rachel Sublett
Zach Thompson

Watch the toe-tapping, hand-slapping fun...
Favorite Son
featuring Kirk Addison as Will Rogers

 

The Production Staff

Producer Stephen A. Laban
Director Michael Harlan
Choreographer Teri Lynn Raridon
Music Director Dennis Whitehead
Scenic Design Stephen A. Laban
Kevin M. Richie
Costume Design Eric Reyez-Abbott
Lighting Design Phil G. Gilbert, Jr.
Sound Design William L. Mester
Properties Mistress Theresa L. Leckbee
Hair, Make-up Design Brianna L. Jones
Assistant to the Producer Melinda Parr
Director's Assistant Jeff McCrary
Production Stage Manager John Steven Rodriguez
Stage Manager Theresa L. Leckbee
Assistant Stage Manager Olga Lappas
Intern Stage Manager Annelies Lottman
PARD Stage Manager Chad Salvata
PARD Event Manager Bill Wise
House Manager Krag Nordyke
Technical Director Kevin Richie