Follies

Pronunciation

Origin

From French folies

Noun

plural

1. Plural of folly
2. (uncountable) 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.

Usage notes

The theatrical sense is probably influenced by the French usage, as with the in Paris.

The word is not really used any more, but the big Las Vegas shows meet the definition for follies.