Park City Follies' original creative team member takes final bow

After 25 years, Tom Clyde will exit the annual musical spoof and Egyptian Theatre fundraiser.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:21am

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Tom Clyde, one of the original creative team members of the annual 'Park City Follies' musical spoof and Egyptian Theatre fundraiser, is retiring after this year's run from April 17 to May 3. Clyde, known for his hilarious opening monologues, has been an integral part of the production since its inception 25 years ago. As the 'Follies' has evolved over the years, Clyde's role has also changed, going from an emcee to delivering a cleanup soliloquy that ties together the narrative. While Clyde will miss the energy and creativity of the 'Follies', he believes it's time for the next generation to take over.

Why it matters

The 'Park City Follies' has become an integral part of the local community, both economically and culturally. As one of the original creative team members steps down, it marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for the long-running production. Clyde's departure highlights the challenges of transitioning a beloved institution to new leadership while preserving its unique identity and connection to the town.

The details

Clyde, who is known for his hilarious opening monologue, has been a member of the 'Park City Follies' creative team since the production's inception 25 years ago. Over the years, his role has evolved from being an emcee to delivering a 'cleanup soliloquy' that ties together the narrative of the show. Clyde says the process of putting together his opening segment is a labor-intensive one, involving writing, editing, and finding the right visuals to complement the text. While he has enjoyed the creative challenge, Clyde believes it's time for the next generation to take over the production.

  • The 'Park City Follies' will run from April 17 to May 3, 2026.
  • Clyde has been a member of the creative team since the production's inception 25 years ago.

The players

Tom Clyde

One of the original creative team members of the 'Park City Follies' who is known for his hilarious opening monologues. After 25 years, he is retiring from the production.

Pau Tan

A member of the original 'Park City Follies' creative team.

Andy Cier

A member of the original 'Park City Follies' creative team.

Terry Moffit

A member of the original 'Park City Follies' creative team.

Rick Klein

A member of the original 'Park City Follies' creative team.

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What they’re saying

“We've been in kind of a transition phase for a couple of years. The old creative team are at a point where moving on made sense. It's been a long, long run, but it's also an enormous amount of work.”

— Tom Clyde

“This is important economically for the Egyptian, and it's important to the town that something like this keeps going.”

— Tom Clyde

What’s next

The 'Park City Follies' will continue on without Clyde, as the original creative team works to transition the production to a new generation of leadership.

The takeaway

The departure of Tom Clyde, one of the original creative minds behind the 'Park City Follies', marks the end of an era for the long-running production. While Clyde will be missed, his legacy lives on in the show's enduring popularity and importance to the local community. The transition to new leadership will be crucial in preserving the 'Follies'' unique identity and connection to Park City.