follies
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follies — (n.) revue with glamorous female performers, 1908, from Fr. folies (mid 19c.), from folie (see FOLLY (Cf. folly)), probably in its sense of extravagance (Cf. extravaganza) … Etymology dictionary
follies — ☆ follies [fäl′ēz΄] n. [pl. of FOLLY ] a revue: usually used as part of the title … English World dictionary
Follies — Infobox Musical name=Follies caption=Original Broadway poster music=Stephen Sondheim lyrics=Stephen Sondheim book=James Goldman basis= productions= 1971 Broadway 1972 Los Angeles 1985 Lincoln Center 1987 West End 2001 Broadway revival 2002 West… … Wikipedia
Follies — Folly Fol ly, n.; pl. {Follies}. [OE. folie, foli, F. folie, fr. fol, fou, foolish, mad. See {Fool}.] 1. The state of being foolish; want of good sense; levity, weakness, or derangement of mind. [1913 Webster] 2. A foolish act; an inconsiderate… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
follies — noun A lavishly produced theatrical revue characterized by major stars, huge casts, and opulent costumes and scenery. The most famous Broadway theatrical revues of all time were the Ziegfeld Follies … Wiktionary
follies — noun a revue with elaborate costuming • Hypernyms: ↑revue, ↑review • Hyponyms: ↑Ziegfeld Follies * * * plural of folly … Useful english dictionary
Follies In Great Cities — Infobox Album | Name = Follies In Great Cities Type = Album Artist = Honeytrap Released = 9 June 2008 Genre = Alternative rock Length = 44:32 Label = Tough Love Records Last album = The Naked Dancing EP (2004) This album = Follies In Great Cities … Wikipedia
follies — n. entertaining theatrical presentation fol·ly || fÉ‘lɪ / fÉ’l n. stupidity, foolishness; nonsense, foolish action … English contemporary dictionary
Ziegfeld Follies — est aussi un film de 1946 inspiré de cette revue. Les Ziegfeld Follies sont une série de productions théatrales de Broadway à New York de 1907 à 1931. C est devenu une émission de radio en 1932 et en 1936 avec The Ziegfeld Follies of the Air … Wikipédia en Français
Ziegfield Follies — Ziegfeld Follies Ziegfeld Follies est aussi un film de 1946 inspiré de cette revue. Les Ziegfeld Follies sont une série de productions théatrales de Broadway à New York de 1907 à 1931. C est devenu une émission de radio en 1932 et en 1936 avec… … Wikipédia en Français
