The Arundel Barn Playhouse to Present LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

"Walking in My Mother's Shoes" By Stephen G. Tabor Billy Goldstein has never worn high heels in his life. But this summer he will step into pumps and grace the stage as Albin in La Cage aux Folles, playing at The Arundel Barn Playhouse.

Based on the French play of the same name, La Cage aux Folles was adapted by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman into the 1983 Tony award-winning musical. It tells the story of Georges, the owner of a bawdy nightclub, and his high-strung headlining partner Albin. When Georges' son from a one-night fling becomes engaged to the daughter of an ultraconservative politician, Albin attempts to impress the fiancé's parents by filling the void of a maternal figure, with hilarious results. Goldstein, a Boston native, comes from a family raised by a single mom and knows a mother's role is no easy task. But he firmly states, "My mother is the strongest woman I've ever known. I've never played a maternal figure, and I only have my mom to look at for that." His character Albin loves Georges' son like his own and tries very hard to be the mother he never had. Goldstein hopes his own mother shines through him in his performance.

"She's my best friend," he adds, "and a huge part of who I am." Come celebrate with Goldstein as he steps into his mother's shoes to sing favorites from this Tony award-winning show, such as "The Best of Times Is Now" and "I Am What I Am." And why not celebrate in style? Patrons can receive 10% off their ticket purchase at the door when they wear a feather boa to any evening performance of La Cage aux Folles at The Arundel Barn Playhouse.

Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 pm and Wednesday matinees at 2 pm. Additional performances Sunday evening August 9 at 8 pm and Friday matinee August 14 at 2 pm. This show contains PG12 content.

For prepaid reservations, group rates, and special offers, call (207) 985-5552 or visit www.arundelbarnplayhouse.com.

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