Geriatric Gangnam - Geritol Follies
The Geritol Follies of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada perform their hilarious version of the original.
The 'Fun Gang' display yet again that there is vitality after age 60........ and age 70..... and (pick 'em out)....... age 80 !!
The 'Christmas Extravaganza' was held at McIntyre Theatre for the Performing Arts, Mohawk College Fennell Campus.
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Twentieth Anniversary Geritol Follies, 1975 - 1995
From the back of the cassette box:
THE GERITOL FOLLIES
In May of 1975, an idea came to fruition. Miss Christine Hamilton, Director of the Senior YWCA of Hamilton, Ontario formed a “fun choir & light comedy revue” as a project for the seniors at the “Y”. This “project” was based on the premise that age has nothing to do with talent. If you feel old, sit around with nothing to do, then you are old; if you have a project, something that you must work at, be proud of, and enjoy then you are young.
From a humble beginning with twenty seniors, aged sixty to eighty who enjoyed choral singing, the “Geritol Follies of Canada” is now the largest professional senior show in the world. Today “The Follies” consist of seventy singers (who must pass an audition and attend the rigorous rehearsal schedule), a dance group of twenty very agile and graceful dancers, a very talented group of soloists, a “fun group of jesters” who provide the hysterical skits, a professional group of musicians, plus a production staff of choreographers, sound and light crews, and stage managers. This whole troupe is under the direction of Ms Hamilton who has nurtured and directed the company for over twenty years. Her success has been marked by many honors including: the Beta Sigma Phi, Lady of the Year, the Elsie Thompson Award and the exclusive honor of “The Order of Canada.”
The biggest testimony to the success of “The Follies” & Chris Hamilton are the sold-out concert halls around the country when “The Follies” perform. They have performed in their home town of Hamilton, Ontario at the beautiful Hamilton Place and in Toronto for the past fifteen years. Sell out audiences of over ten-thousand people per production confirm the popularity. Taking the show to the United States some ten years ago with the assistance of Mary’s Enterprises, her state-side agent, Chris Hamilton and The Geritol Follies have set high attendance records in Toledo, Ohio, with an average of over 15,000 per production at the Masonic Auditorium each fall. In adding a “bit of holiday” with the show, “The Follies” are a continuing favorite in southwest and central Florida in January.
Moving into their third decade, “The Follies” have their most ambitious schedule ever. Along with extended runs in Toronto, Hamilton, Toledo, ClearwaterSt. Petersburg and Orlando, “The Follies” will be performing four shows at the majestic “Festival Theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland”. So much for age slowing you down! As Chris states, the real success of the show are the many smiling, rejuvenated people that see the show. (in looking toward future successes, the “Geritol Follies Scholarship Trust Fund” which is funded by the proceeds from the performances and your purchase of this video, provides College Music Scholarships for many deserving students!)
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“I expected more from amateur elderly people.”
-Jay Bauman, Red Letter Media
The Follies Variety Show!
A quick and engaging look at Hamilton's own Follies Variety Show!
Hailed as ambassadors for active living despite the barrier of age, the Follies promote the message, 'You are never too old'. Entertaining, enriching, and energizing audiences of all ages is what the Follies is all about.
A testimony to the success of the Follies is the 30-plus years of sold-out theatres at Hamilton Place and at other venues in Canada and the United States. The Follies leading performances take place at the acclaimed Hamilton Place Theatre, each June and December.
For more information, visit:
geritolfollies.ca
Geritol Follies - And now - a word from our sponsors
Nostalgic look back at commercial jingles, The Geritol Follies of Hamilton, Ontario Canada. Spring Show 2012, titled Follies Love the 60's.
Hamilton Geritol Follies Tap number Chicago June 2014
For more information on the Hamilton Geritol Follies go to
geritolfollies.com
Extravaganza Trailer
This video captures the excitement of a Geritol Follies concert. It is drawn from the December 2012 Christmas concert in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton Follies All That Jazz 2 1818
Geritol Follies - A Christmas Extravaganza
This video name is also the Show Title. Contents include the opening three songs to the show.
1. Extraordinary Merry Christmas featuring the Geritol Follies, and the St. Thomas More Junior Vocal Ensemble.
2. Christmas Baby Please Come Home, featuring soloist Anjel Davy
3. A Jingle Bell Christmas
The Geritol Follies welcome tour groups form USA and Canada - for information on future shows, call (905) 528-8095
Geritol Follies in Battle Creek
This piece introduces the Geritol Follies to the residents of Battle Creek, Michigan. There are clips of performances of the Geritol Follies. There is also some narration and some interviews.
Squeeky - Follies Love the '60s.MOD
Folks - meet our gal Murline from the Geritol Follies from Hamilton, Ontario, who is representing a great many seniors all over the world, in this hilarious skit from the Geritol Follies Spring Show, titled 'Follies Love the 60's'.
Want to donate or sponsor this outstaning organization of seniors, or come out to watch the show - call (905) 528-8095 for details.
Guy Girl Dance
Guy Girl Dance at SRV 2008 Spring Show
geritol redux
so, we went climbing because the tv cameras came out. a crew from belgium found the climbing blog via the “boosting” news stories. they chanced the weather for mid october but we got lucky, very lucky. that’s what i remember most about any of our big climbs, constantly checking the forecast leading up to the event. it was looking like rain, so we had the climbing gym as a backup plan, but a phone call from a friend living in squamish had us change our minds, again. better to risk it and get better pictures outside. this production might not get distributed outside europe, but i hope it does. it’s a series about openly and honestly talking about what it really means to cheat in sports.
Third Rehearsal
This is week 3 of rehearsals of the Geritol Follies as the Follies prepares for its Salute to Broadway concert. This video diary shows the dancers, chorus, duet, and tap dancer rehearsing.
GF Presentation wo tickets
This is the longer version of Geritol Follies in Battle Creek. It has additional interview excerpts and commentary.
Geritol Complete - Moved to College - Empty Nest Commercial (1989)
Transferred from VHS Recording of Smithsonian Treasures on KTZZ Channel 22 in Seattle. Recording was made in early April 1989
All of my videos are transferred and uploaded by me.
Week 10
Follies members talk about rehearsals plus short rehearsal clips
'The Care Home' granny tap number at MADD's dance show
choreographed by Jessica Gilbert
New choreography go Morgans Salsa
At the end(:
White Nights Tap
Emily Rose Dawson and Lizzy Briggs :)