The Famous Palm Springs Follies

The fabulous Palm Springs Follies is a razzle-dazzle, song and dance vaudeville-style extravaganza, showcasing the music and dance of the 1930's and 1940's. The performers range in age from 59 to 83!

Maybe the Fountain of Youth really is in Palm Springs, California! The cast of the Palm Springs Follies proves it, twice daily, when the Broadway-caliber seniors dance and sing their way through the 1930's and 40's.

These folks perform to sellout crowds at the historic, 1936, Plaza Theatre at 128 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Ca. 92262. Telephone: 750-327-0225. They perform Each evening at 7:00 pm and each afternoon for the 1:30 pm matinee show. Performances run from October through May and each show lasts approximately three hours. Ticket prices range from $42 to $95.

Celebrated world-renowned guest stars such as Gogi Grant ("Wayward Wind" hit vocalist), Gloria Loring (NBC's "Days of our Lives" star), and Mimi Hines (legendary songstress/comedienne), along with other marvelous international vaudeville acts join the regular performers on stage. Each performer in the legendary line of long-legged lovelies is between 59 and 83 years YOUNG! As People Magazine wrote, "They sing, they dance, they're ancient and they draw sellout crowds"!

The Palm Springs Follies have started their all-new 16th season with the show entitled, Gotta Dance! (And, boy, do they ever!!!) The Follies have proven, beyond a doubt, Mrs. Florenze Ziegfeld's famous quote, "Age doesn't matter unless you're a cheese." The singers, dancers and comedians of the Follies pledge to remain true to the spirit of the '20's, '30's, and '40's and promise to provide a world-class act at every performance.

The Follies has now been seen by well over two-and-a-half million astounded fans. This local Palm Springs mainstay, known all over the world, recaptures the golden days of vaudeville and the Ziegfeld Follies. Showgirls with still-fabulous figures perform in simply marvelous costumes designed by Connie Furr, Millicent Rene and Michael Rennie.

Although not stomping and strutting himself, Riff Markowitz, founder and Managing Director is Master of Ceremonies at every performance, and keeps things moving along at a comedic pace. Very debonair in his black tuxedo, Markowitz warms up the crowd nightly with his most successful deadpan humor that pokes gentle fun at seniors.

The Palm Springs Follies is a 'not to be missed' event for anyone visiting the Palm Springs, Califormia area. And, as always, the Follies can be expected to bring the most hilarious, most entertaining variety acts from around the world as their part in preserving the classic art form of vaudeville.

Also, on your trip to the Palm Springs area, be sure to take the spectacular ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tram. Please see the link below.