The Fabulous Follies take their final bow
- 10 years ago
After 23 seasons the chorus line of senior citizens known as the Fabulous Follies will have its grand finale.
For the 55-years-old and up bevy of grannies and gramps, the final curtain call will be the end of a historical legacy for its ensemble and for the retirement oasis of Palm Springs.
The show is a home for many who were not yet ready to leave the stage and has been an irreplaceable experience for Riff Markowitz, the show's co-founder and master of ceremonies.
SOUNDBITE: Riff Markowitz, show co-founder and master of ceremonies, saying (English):
"These things that we manage to do in our lives, that manage to succeed are irreplaceable, and I don't, I can't fathom an opportunity to do this, have this experience again."
Eight to nine thousand people a week flock to see the 3-hour show and find it inspirational.
SOUNDBITE: Tatiana Turan, audience member, saying (English):
"Even today, I sometimes feel like, I get up in the morning and I'm lik
For the 55-years-old and up bevy of grannies and gramps, the final curtain call will be the end of a historical legacy for its ensemble and for the retirement oasis of Palm Springs.
The show is a home for many who were not yet ready to leave the stage and has been an irreplaceable experience for Riff Markowitz, the show's co-founder and master of ceremonies.
SOUNDBITE: Riff Markowitz, show co-founder and master of ceremonies, saying (English):
"These things that we manage to do in our lives, that manage to succeed are irreplaceable, and I don't, I can't fathom an opportunity to do this, have this experience again."
Eight to nine thousand people a week flock to see the 3-hour show and find it inspirational.
SOUNDBITE: Tatiana Turan, audience member, saying (English):
"Even today, I sometimes feel like, I get up in the morning and I'm lik