www.psfollies.com
JUNE 2008

Dear Group Leaders and Tour Operators,

The Follies’ 17th season recently concluded and we're now hard at work preparing our all-new 18th edition, which plays October 28, 2008 through May 17, 2009.

Get your Kicks!Within the next week, you will be receiving up-to-date group information, including next season's schedule of performances and group rates.  For groups who have already reserved their seats, you will receive your contracts by July 1st.

We’re so excited about this year’s show entitled Get Your Kicks! and its incredible line-up of world-renowned guest stars and international variety acts.

Below you will find information about the show, including headliner information and a video message from Riff Markowitz himself!

We very much look forward to welcoming your group during the coming season. If you would like to reserve space, have questions or need additional information, please email us at groupsales@psfollies.com or by phone at 800-967-9997.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon at the Follies!

Sincerely,

Shari, Debbie & Daniel
groupsales@psfollies.com
760-778-7657
800-967-9997
(fax) 760-322-3196

imageGet Your Kicks!
Click here for a video message from the Follies Man!

imageSteinbeck called it The Mother Road. It was nicknamed The Great Diagonal Way, The Main Street of America and The Will Rogers Highway. Most commonly (and officially), though, it was known as Route 66. This season, the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies will “travel” America’s heartland along Route 66 in our all-new show entitled Get Your Kicks!
Lavish production numbers
, holiday spectacular (through Dec 31) and our star-spangled finale—all performed by a cast old enough to remember The Way It Really Was!

WORLD RENOWNED GUEST STARS

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Freda Payne
Oct 28 thru Dec 31, 2008

In addition to her million-selling “Band of Gold,” this hit songstress will also perform selections from her highly-acclaimed cabaret show, A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Variety billed her “a truly unique voice that hits an amazing number of notes with a smoky, unusual quality.”

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Susan Anton
Jan 7 thru Mar 7, 2009 and May 13 thru May 17, 2009
First known as television’s “Muriel Cigar Girl,” this talented beauty soon gained stardom in film, Las Vegas showrooms and the Broadway-musical stage. She toured as the star of The Great Radio City Music Hall Spectacular and has made countless TV appearances.

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John Davidson
Mar 10 thru May 9, 2009
This multi-talented performer’s film debut was in the Disney musical, The Happiest Millionaire. He starred in the original Broadway production of State Fair and hosted such hit TV shows as That’s Incredible! and the long-running Hollywood Squares.

 

MARVELOUS INTERNATIONAL VARIETY ACTS

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ImageVaudeville Tonight!
The Follies searches the globe to present the very best variety acts: From the Moscow Circus, Irina Markova and her Russian canines (pictured right). And, by popular demand, the encore engagement of ventriloquist Sammy King (pictured left) and his wiseacre-feathered sidekick, “Francisco.”

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THE FOLLIES MAN RIFF MARKOWITZ

With his unique blend of cutting-edge satire and Old World savoir faire, your personal guide through “Follies Land.”

 

BusVeteran Showfolk "Gotta Dance!" at Palm Springs Follies

In the coming months, the Follies will be attending the following tradeshows and would be delighted to meet with you or your representative about the many ways the Follies can assist you in filling your motorcoaches!

GLAMER

October 21, 2008
GLAMER
San Diego, CA

October 22, 2008
GLAMER
Orange County, CA

October 23, 2008
GLAMER
Los Angeles, CA

NTA Annual Convention

November 15-19, 2008
NTA Annual Convention
Pittsburgh, PA

ABA Marketplace

January 7–12, 2009
ABA Marketplace
Charlotte, NC

Bank Travel Conference

February 19-21, 2009
Bank Travel Conference
Little Rock, AR

FlyerDELUXE PACKAGES

Whatever the occasion, the Follies offers deluxe add-on packages that include refreshments and/or souvenirs for groups of 10 or more.

Just click here to learn how to save up to 60% off the same items than if purchased individually. What better way to make your group’s visit even more fabulous!

New Year's Eve at the Follies

The most glittering night of Palm Springs' "high season" is New Year's Eve. And the most glamorous place to be each December 31 is the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies.

With a special show time of 3:30 p.m., your group will be welcomed by our bus greeters, then directed to the Plaza Theatre courtyard for a champagne reception. Patrons will find the Plaza Theatre (and much of the audience) specially decked out for the celebration, and at each seat, a gift bag containing a Follies poster, streamers, hats and noisemakers. 

Seats are limited, but New Year's Eve at the Follies offers you a chance to create a truly unique, group experience.

New Years

New years New years

 

PUBLICITY MATERIALS

The Follies maintains an extensive library of audiovisual materials to assist tour operators and group leaders in selling and filling their coaches.

Publicity photos and video can be downloaded directly at www.psfollies.com/media.

Audio CDs, DVDs, video cassettes, poster and other promotional materials are available by contacting the Follies group sales office.

We will be happy to assist you in spreading the word!

SNEAK PEAK AT SEASON 18 COSTUMES

Behind the Scenes!

E-News!E-NEWSLETTER

We know that communication is key to filling coaches and the Follies wants to assist you in any way possible.

Monthly, we send an informative and entertaining "Confidential" newsletter to our most loyal patrons with news of upcoming shows, special offers and items of general interest to our many fans. If you or any of your travelers would like to receive this monthly communique, just send us the email addresses or go to the Home page of the Follies' website www.psfollies.com and click the "Get Our E-Newsletter" icon.

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We partner with over 35 restaurants, hotels, attractions, retailers and special services to assist in making your visit to Palm Springs and the Follies even more enjoyable. Please browse the "Visitor Information" page of the Follies' website or click here for a complete listing plus additional helpful details. Some vendors even make special offers exclusive to Follies patrons, so please check with them before your next Follies visit.

THE PARTING SHOT

PICTURES!!!

image 13-Season Follies Greeter and Photographer Allan Borges.

For 13 seasons, group and individual patrons alike have been cheerfully welcomed to the historic Plaza Theatre by Follies Greeter Allan Borges.

Proudly wearing his vast collection of Follies shirts and buttons, Allan is always preaching the Follies Gospel whether on duty or while circumnavigating the globe on trains, boats and planes each summer during the Follies’ hiatus.

This past season he added “photographer” to his job description and has been happily snapping hundreds of photos of patrons arriving or departing a Follies performance each day. These photos are then posted online for you to print or forward to friends and relatives to tell them about your fantastic Follies experience.

So, if you recall seeing an ever-smiling man with a camera pointed at you during your last visit, be sure to visit our Fan Gallery to download your photo now!MORE PICTURES!

RESERVE YOUR SEATS TODAY!