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Pleasanton, Calif.  The Golden Follies variety show returns for the seventh year in a row to the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton with two big matinees at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12. The sparkling Las Vegas-style dance revue features a large 25 member cast of seasoned performers ages 62-88 from all over Northern California. 

“There’s No Biz Like Show Biz!” does not disappoint, with the trademark lavish costumes, high energy delivery, stylish choreography, and radiant smiles. Popular San Francisco Chanteuse Wiggy Darlington will also be making an appearance for a few numbers. With music from Nightclub to Broadway, from Sinatra to Bublé, the show promises to deliver a healthy dose of toe-tapping glitz and glam appropriate for all ages.

Reserved seating tickets are $15 - $25.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.firehousearts.org, by calling 925-931-4848, and in person at the Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton.  Box Office hours are Wednesday - Friday 12:00 noon-6:00pm and Saturdays 10:00am-4:00pm. Tickets also at the door two hours prior to the performance if not sold out.

Tapping to professional choreography by co-founders and artistic directors Susan Bostwick and Diane Stawicki, the troupe’s mission is to pay loving tribute to the music of vaudeville’s heyday right up through today’s hottest sounds, often featuring numbers honoring legendary performers, reminiscent of the great variety shows of the past.  

The Golden Follies was founded 20 years ago by sister team Diane and Susan, who are the dynamic force behind all aspects of the show, including direction, choreography, concept, and costumes.  Both have extensive professional performing backgrounds, having traveled throughout the US and Europe appearing with such artists as Wayne Newton, Robert Goulet, the Pointer Sisters, Rita Moreno, Paul Anka, Jack Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dolly Parton to name just a few.   

Troupe members hail from all walks of life, according to director Bostwick.  “The majority are retired, having been teachers, real estate agents, medical techs, administrators for the VA and Safeway Corporate, city and county employees, NASA folks and restaurant owners (to name a few).”  She goes on to say that in addition to sharing their energy and enthusiasm with the troupe, the dedicated dancers “share life experiences, love, and friendship with each other.”  

The Firehouse Arts Center is dedicated to inspiring passion through the arts.  The center is comprised of the 227-seat Firehouse Theater, the 2000 square foot Harrington Gallery, classrooms and rehearsal space, the grand atrium lobby, and the famous interior glass bridge.  With world-class performing and visual arts, exciting interactive programs for all ages, and a state-of-the-art venue which opened in 2010, we combine the sophistication of the culturally rich Bay Area arts landscape with the hospitality and intimacy of our own home town.  The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton.  Media:  Jane Onojafe, jonojafe@cityofpleasantonca.gov