FOLLIES 2008

No one will have a happier 2008 than the Follies - especially performing political satire in 'the state that keeps on giving'. Buddy is back on the air, and back in our show crooning to his old hairpiece while 'having it out' with David Cicilline. The governor continues to battle budget woes and the use of interpreters, the I-way may still block the Blue Bug, our beloved news anchors spew new news as only they can, and we're still betting that the gambling issue will be on the forefront. Don't miss our new take on the upcoming Arlene Violet musical (yes, she really is producing a show on herself), and our updated City/Town medley. Operation Dollah Bill is yielding fresh fodder, and hairdressers Cheryl and Rhonda are back for hair-raising conversation. Learn Rhody's history, idiosyncrasies and our accent through this hysterically interactive, award-winning, and critically-acclaimed comedy cabaret. Plus you get to eat first! We also customize it for special occasions. Scott, Doreen, Charlie, Beth, and Mark (above) are your tour guides on this musical journey. We constantly change and update the line-up of skits and song parodies all the time. "Nahfanuttin but" there's a reason we are entering our 17th year! Come see why.

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Good news! Ocean State Follies accepts
online charge payments via PayPal!

Dinners, Directions, and Details (Oh, My!)

Other dates posted as booked.....(Know a nice place with a function room? Have them call us!) Keep in mind, some dates subject to change. And... We have posted some of our private shows to show you the many organizations that make use of our talents. Perhaps we can help 'youse' too!

Friday, May 30 - LUIGI'S, Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI.
Our home venue, recently remodeled. Choice of entrees: Veal Parm, Boneless Stuffed Chicken Breast, or Baked Salmon Filet. Plus Chicken Escarole Soup, Pasta Family Style, Potato and Vegetable, Dessert and Coffee. Cuisine voted BEST OF every year. Arrival 6:30. (Directions) Holds only 90 or so. Price $42.95. You must call THEM at 861-3850 for reservations and info.

Saturday, June 7 - ASIA GRILLE, Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, RI.
Dinner not required! 9 pm show. Eat where you want, but the dishes at the hip, contemporary Asia Grille are not to be beat. The affable owner Charlie Chin might even do a few jokes during the show! Show up early at 7 to 8 for a full dinner or come for the 'show only' and have drinks and apps. (Directions) Only $15 per person and tons o' free parking. Call 353-3330 or use the Pay Pal for better seating. You can also show up at the door that night and take your chances but you might be unlucky.....

Saturday, June 21 - LUIGI'S, Hartford Aveneue, Johnston, RI.
Our home venue, recently remodeled. Choice of entrees: Veal Parm, Boneless Stuffed Chicken Breast, or Baked Salmon Filet. Plus Chicken Escarole Soup, Pasta Family Style, Potato and Vegetable, Dessert and Coffee. Cuisine voted BEST OF every year. Arrival 6:30. (Directions) Holds only 90 or so. Price $42.95. You must call THEM at 861-3850 for reservations and info.

Friday, October 24 - CamPAIN 2008!, Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket, RI
Show 7:30; Tix $15 and $20.
Charlie Hall is back with his posse of punsters in this updated look at the elections which are only a few weeks from the show date! The Follies will be presenting custom-written songs and skits, while comic Frank O'Donnell, impressionists John Roarke and Ron Hayden, along with WPRO'S John DePetro and NBC-10's Gene Valicenti take their own personal pokes at the local and national election scene. We'll take our own audience poll since Darrell West has moved on, and we promise other comedy/celebrity surprises. To quote the candidates, "All we need is CHANGE!"...about $15 or $20 worth will do it for this fun-filled, if not educational night of humor. (Directions, Tickets online or call 401-762-4545 Monday through Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm) New acts being added all the time. Join the party- Republican, Democrat, even Cool Moose!

MAKING RESERVATIONS
To make reservations call the Follies World Corporate Headquarters in North Providence- otherwise known as my spare bedroom. (401) 353-3330 (unless otherwise noted). Visa or

Master Cards (sorry, just those two) are preferred to pay for your tickets in advance. You may send a check as long as it is received at least 7 days before the show. Although not encouraged, you may use a credit card to hold your tickets, and then pay at the door - but if you don't show up WE WILL CHARGE YOU THE FULL AMOUNT! You may 'add on' to your count until the day before the show, but cancellations must be called in at least 48 hours before showtime. We don't send out tickets by mail - unless you REALLY want them - like for a gift. (Most reservations come in to us the week before the show - which is usually too late to send out tix by mail, so we've just ended the practice .... unless you really need a receipt.) But don't fret: we have you on our reservation list and there will be a table waiting for you. Only extremely heavy snow and parking bans will cancel a show. Call for any updates.

We now have PAY PAL which allows you to pay online - either as a group or

individually. Just make sure you let us know what group/party you are from in the message box of Pay Pal so we know where to put you Charlie Drives Away Pests

and your money! Paying online does not serve as a reservation - you or your group leader must CALL to confirm your reservation.

FOLLIES GIFT CERTIFICATES make perfect gifts...and they can be good for any show for 2008! Combine them with one of Charlie Hall's cartoon books, or his wonderful print of the Providence skyline and you have an extra-special and unique present for that someone special. Call us for more info...353-3330.