The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies’ latest edition, The Last Hurrah! is in full effect this season—and while this is very exciting for locals, as well as those just now looking at Palm Springs homes for sale, it’s bittersweet for all, as this is the final version of the show. After more than 20 years of international acclaim and sold out performances, this Broadway-caliber musical and dance revue will shut its doors forever.
Performed by a cast that are ages 55 and over, along with an array of famous co-stars, the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies is a perfect example of the desert cities’ vibrant culture and thriving arts community. Tourists and others in town to look at international real estate are always dazzled by this innovative revue that was founded by renowned producer Riff Markowitz in 1990. In addition to producing the show, Markowitz is the master of ceremonies—and hasn’t missed a single Follies show since its debut. His signature style fuses Old World and satire in an innovative manner that is always a hit.
Each year, more than 170,000 have attended the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, including everyone from locals and Southern California residents to tourists from around the world and foreign investors looking at international real estate in Palm Springs. The show features the music, dance and comedy that characterized Mid-Century America. Every year since its inception, the Follies performed at the historic Plaza Theatre from November to mid-May. A documentary of this unique show, Still Kicking: The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, was nominated during the 70th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject Documentary. In addition, the show garnered recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records as the only show performed by a cast aged 55 and older.
The show runs every week until the final performance takes place on May 18, 2014. Whether you’re a local or in town to look at Palm Springs homes for sale, you won’t want to miss The Last Hurrah of the world famous Fabulous Palm Springs Follies.
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