The Gentlemen of the Follies!

At age 18

Randy Doney

"Summer is the time to rest and regroup in preparation for another fun year at the Follies--and yearly doctor exams. At this age health is priority."

When a Follies cast member suffered an injury 13 years ago, Randy Doney came in to rehearse on a Tuesday, and on Wednesday he was on stage for opening day. Randy, 72, is still here. His extensive career began right after high school in Chicago when he joined a national touring company of My Fair Lady. He landed in New York to appear in the original film version of The Producers.

His four Broadway shows included Camelot and La Cage Aux Folles. His feature films extended to Mame, Pennies from Heaven and Blazing Saddles. On television, he was with The Carol Burnett Show for 11 years, numerous high profile specials, starting with Bob Hope, and played a tap-dancing psychiatrist on Frasier.

Over the years, Randy has danced with Gene Kelly, Mitzi Gaynor, Cyd Charisse, Shirley MacLaine, Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera. He found time to produce fashion shows, was an associate director for Barry Manilow concerts, and choreographed the 10th anniversary season of the Follies.

He serves on the Board of Directors of the Professional Dancers Society.

MORE FUN FACTS

His favorite hoofers, of course, were Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly and Dan Dailey. His favorite movie is, naturally, The Red Shoes.
His secret for staying thin is "Work, work, work!" Good rest, eating properly, and mental discipline help with the rigors of a challenging Follies schedule.
His mother supplied the overriding philosophy of his life: "Always be kind, tell the truth and remember, 'You can catch more flies with honey.'"
Randy is featured prominently on the new DVD entitled Mitzi Gaynor: Razzle Dazzle! The Special Years. He is interviewed throughout about his many years of working with Gaynor in nightclubs and on her many highly-rated TV specials.

Wayne Albritton

"My favorite childhood memory of summer is visiting my parents' relatives in the backwoods of Mississippi, and I do mean backwoods!"

Baseball lost a hot prospect when Wayne Albritton, a college shortstop, opted to become a dancer. At 69, he returns for his 12th season at the Fabulous Follies. He . . . Read More!

Hank Brunjes

"Summertime is a good time to recharge my batteries. I love taking dance classes at my favorite studio in Manhattan and having time off to visit family and friends in New York."

Hank Brunjes had barely turned 20 when he first made it to Broadway in the 1952 revival of Pal Joey. He followed it up . . . Read More!

Dick France

"Spending time woodworking in my shop, painting landscapes and seascapes, and taking our dog Samson on early morning walks are my favorite summer activities."

Three decades of teaching dance didn't dim Dick France's urge to go out there and do it himself, yet one more time! At 82, he is in his 10th . . . Read More!

John Kendrick

"Summer is for riding the 'big' roller coasters--in the front seat, of course--rollerblading, and ziplining on a wire through a forest or down a mountain."

At 58 years of age, John Kendrick is now in his fourth season with the Fabulous Follies. He grew up in upstate New York, around Binghamton and . . . Read More!

Carter Poust

"Summertime is the season to get together with friends and family living in other parts of the country. Pool parties and barbecues are always the best way to play catch up."

Born in Geneva, Illinois, but raised in Boulder, Colorado, this veteran dancer earned a bachelors degree in theater and dance . . . Read More!