Are Ziegfeld Follies real?

Ziegfeld Girls were the chorus girls and showgirls from Florenz Ziegfeld’s theatrical Broadway revue spectaculars known as the Ziegfeld Follies (1907–1931), in New York City, which were based on the Folies Bergère of Paris.

What were the Ziegfeld Follies known for?

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Ziegfeld’s Follies of 1907 was a lavish production in the tradition of the famous Parisian musical revue, the Folies-Bergère. The show opened in July 1907 at the New York Theatre and featured a scantily clad chorus line of beautiful women.

What years were the Ziegfeld Follies?

The Ziegfeld Follies was a series of elaborate theatrical revue productions on Broadway in New York City from 1907 to 1931, with renewals in 1934 and 1936. They became a radio program in 1932 and 1936 as The Ziegfeld Follies of the Air.

When did the Ziegfeld Follies start and end?

Between 1907 and the early 1930s, the Ziegfeld Follies was the most spectacular and famous American revue (a theatrical production consisting of songs, skits, and dance numbers).

Who was Florenz Ziegfeld and what did he do?

Florenz Edward Ziegfeld Jr. ( / ˈzɪɡfɛld /; March 21, 1867 – July 22, 1932) was an American Broadway impresario, notable for his series of theatrical revues, the Ziegfeld Follies (1907–1931), inspired by the Folies Bergère of Paris. He also produced the musical Show Boat. He was known as the “glorifier of the American girl”.

Who are the composers of the Ziegfeld Follies?

Famed song-writers Irving Berlin (1888–1989), Oscar Hammerstein (1895–1960), and Jerome Kern (1885–1945) composed musical numbers for Ziegfeld. Many of the songs that debuted in the Follies went on to become standards of popular American music. The initial revue was called The Follies of 1907.

What was the formula for the American Follies?

The American Follies quickly created a formula all its own: the production of romantic musical performances as well as the inclusion of more low-brow fare. The romantic musical performances featured ornate art-nouveau settings designed by artist Joseph Urban (1972–1933).