The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies Confidential Newsletter
December 2008

Dear Group Leaders and Tour Operators,

Follies Route 66 at the Plaza TheatreOur spectacular, all-new 18th edition entitled Get Your Kicks! has opened to rave reviews,  so we hope your groups will be taking the opportunity this season to experience the legend and lore of historic Route 66 … "Follies style!" 

Your journey begins the moment you arrive at the historic Plaza Theatre. While you'll still receive our customary "red carpet" treatment," guests actually walk along a Route 66 "carpet highway" lined with sign posts of the eight states the Mother Road navigates.

Next, the theatre's lobby is filled with icons and images chronicling the highway's 59-year reign traveling across America's heartland. There's even an exhibit by noted Route 66 photographer Michael Campanelli, with photos taken along The Great Diagonal Way's 2,448 miles.

Entering the auditorium, you'll be entertained on the Big Screen by travelogues and retro-mercials of the era before the curtain rises to the opening strains of the "Get Your Kicks" overture.

While we realize all groups can't attend every season, those who sometimes skip a year are telling us that our theme and guest stars are so exciting that they won't miss this one! Even if they don't bring their entire group, they are still taking advantage of our 10 to 14 and 15 to 19 group rates, and attending with smaller parties or with friends and family.

Get Your Kicks!And please visit our helpful, new "groups-only" website where you'll find the Follies' schedule, group pricing, visitor information and promotional materials, including our new pre-formatted customizable Follies Flyer.

Newly added to this site are quotes from folks who have already attended this season.  If you would like to provide us with your own after your next visit, please email or fax them to (760) 322-3196. 

We also welcome reviews of the Follies and your overall Palm Springs experience at Trip Advisor, IgoUgo, Yahoo Travel and Yelp.

Finally, good seats are still available for most performances, so don't delay in reserving now!

Happy Holidays, and we look forward to seeing soon you at the Follies!

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

PS. We know it’s nice to put a face with a voice, so here we are on Opening Day:
(lt. to rt.) Brad, Shari & Daniel
(lt. to rt.) Brad, Shari & Daniel

ECONOMY-PROOF SPECIAL FOR 2009/2010 FOLLIES SEASON (our 19th!) Don’t miss out – Offer good though December 31, 2008

Groups of 20 or more can book their space NOW and take advantage of our economy-proof special rates.

Groups that make their reservations by December 31, 2008 for performances October 2009-May 2010 receive the Follies Season 18 group rate!  Your contract will follow in June with a deposit not due until July 15, 2009.

Simply call, fax or email us at the numbers above and a group representative will be happy to confirm your arrangements.

"JOIN A GROUP" PROGRAM HAS FOLKS JUMPING FOR JOY

Follies Bound!

Leonard CrofootIn September, we introduced the "Join A Group" program to help you fill your buses!

Already, participating groups are reporting successes like described below:

"It's hard to fill a bus and we almost had to cancel. With your help, we were able to satisfy both my regulars and the people you referred to us. This really is a wonderful program! We usually come every other year, but with the referral program, we may now be able to go to the Follies every year."
Lydia Juarez
Pac-N-Go Travelers

If you would like your group's day trip, overnight trip or extended tour to be included on our referral list, simply phone or email us with the complete information. This program is also being promoted on our website and advertised to individual patrons via our monthly "Follies Confidential" newsletter. Please be assured that your contact information will not be published on our website, but will only be referred by phone or email when a patron inquiry is received.

We look forward to being of assistance!

FUN STUFF FOR YOU AND YOUR GROUP MEMBERS

WallpaperIf you or any of your group members have had their photo taken by one of our roving house photographers, you'll find it posted on our Follies Fan Page.

AvatarAlso on our Fan Page you'll find fun videos, downloadable wallpapers and avatars, past issues of the Follies Man's monthly newsletter, plus a place to share jokes and Route 66 Memories.

TOYS FOR TOTS – A PLAZA THEATRE HOLIDAY TRADITION

Since 1947, the U.S. Marine Corps has been looking after America's needy children during the holidays through the Toys for Tots program. By distributing over 300 million new toys since the program began, Marines deliver a message of hope and let children know that someone cares. The Follies is pleased and proud to participate as a toy drop-off location for the 12th year.

As you can see from the photos below, groups this year have been especially generous in bringing toys when they visit, even in these difficult economic times. For this, we would like to express our sincerest of thanks.

The last pick-up by the Marines here at the Plaza Theatre for this holiday season will be on December 14. If you're not attending the Follies before then, please consider donating a toy at a collection bin in your own town.

Follies Guest Star Freda Payne with (lt. to rt.)  Marine Cpl. Joseph McIntosh USMC and Cpl. Jeremy Villarreal USMC
Follies Guest Star Freda Payne with (lt. to rt.)  Marine Cpl. Joseph McIntosh USMC and Cpl. Jeremy Villarreal USMC
AARP Riverside Group
AARP Riverside Group
AARP Riverside Group
AARP Riverside Group
Crestview Group
Crestview Group
FREE E-NEWSLETTER

E-News!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" e-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 Follies Fans page of the Follies' website www.psfollies.com and click the "Fan E-Newsletter" icon.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

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.