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Fran and Barry Weissler Are Selling Their $13.2 Million Estate


Broadway producers Fran and Barry Weissler are selling their $13.2 million estate in Waccabuc, NY.

LA CAGE Tour Comes To Delaware Thru March 11


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber, will arrive in Wilmington, Delaware at the DuPont Theatre for eight (8) performances through March 11, 2012

LA CAGE Tour Comes To Delaware March 6-11


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber, will arrive in Wilmington, Delaware at the DuPont Theatre for eight (8) performances on March 6-11, 2012

Photo Coverage: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Takes Final Bow on Broadway


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, the 2010 Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Musical, played its final Broadway performance on Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 PM at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). At closing, the production had played 433 performances and 15 previews. LA CAGE AUX FOLLES will be launching a national tour this fall, starting in October in Des Moines, IA and starring George Hamilton.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Plays Final Show 5/1


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, the 2010 Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Musical, will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 PM at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). At closing, the production will have played 433 performances and 15 previews. LA CAGE AUX FOLLES will be launching a national tour this fall, starting in October in Des Moines, IA.

Fierstein, Tambor, Heredia & McShane Join The Cast of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES


Harvey Fierstein, Jeffrey Tambor, Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Micheal McShane join the cast of the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. The production continues to play the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street).

LA CAGE Offers 40% Snow Discount for Shows Today, 1/12


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is offering patrons at %40 discount on tickets for today's performances (2:30pm matinee and 8:00pm evening) due to the snow. Discounted tickets can be purchased at http://www.broadwayoffers.com/go.aspx?MD=2001&MC=Lcgna1117.

Wilson Jermaine Heredia to Join LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Feb. 15


It's just been announced that Wilson Jermaine Heredia, who famously created the drag queen role of Angel in the 1996 Off Broadway production of RENT before winning a Tony for the same role on Broadway will join LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway on February 15th. Heredia will replace Robin de Jesus in the part, and joins the production at the same time as new stars Harvey Fierstein and Jeffrey Tambor.

Jeffrey Tambor Joins Harvey Fierstein in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES


Six-time Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey Tambor ('Arrested Development,' 'The Larry Sanders Show') will make his Broadway musical debut as Georges opposite four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein as Albin in the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Tambor and Fierstein will begin performances on Tuesday, February 15 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Five-time Emmy Award winner Kelsey Grammer and 2010 Tony Award winner Douglas Hodge, the current stars of LA CAGE, will play their final performance on Sunday, February 13.

Harvey Fierstein to Join LA CAGE AUX FOLLES as Albin February 15; Grammer & Hodge to Depart


Four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein is returning to Broadway, starring as Albin in the 2010 Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Fierstein won the 1984 Tony Award for writing LA CAGE, but this will be his first time appearing in the show. He will debut on Tuesday, February 15 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) for a limited run of 12 weeks only. Fierstein's co-star will be announced soon.

ZORBA Starring Antonio Banderas Confirmed for Fall 2011


Following many recent reports and quotes from Antonio Banderas himself, producer Barry Weissler has confirmed to the New York Times that his revival of ZORBA is indeed on track for an opening night 'by mid-fall 2011'.

Leveaux To Direct Banderas In ZORBA Revival


Director David Leveaux will helm the Broadway revival of ZORBA, starring Antonio Banderas. The news was reported today by Variety. Leveaux directed Banderas in the 2003 Roundabout Theatre Company revival of NINE.

Banderas Hopeful For B'way ZORBA Revival In Sept 2011


Stage and screen star Antonio Banderas has confirmed his intention to star in the Broadway revival of ZORBA, and hopes to see it open in September, 2011.

LA CAGE Star Christine Andreas Guests On The Today Show 5/6


Two-time Tony Award-nominee Christine Andreas, who is currently starring in the critically acclaimed new production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway, will be a guest on 'The Today Show' on Thursday, May 6. She will be participating in the 'Everyone Has a Story' segment in the 10:00 AM hour. 'The Today Show' airs locally on WNBC-TV, Channel 4. Check local listings.

Weissler Confirms Zorba Headed to Broadway Next Season w/ Antonio Banderas


Broadway Producer Barry Weissler has confirmed that Antonio Banderas will headline a revival of Zorba next season.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To Open April 18 at the Longacre Theatre


The Olivier Award-winning production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy LA CAGE AUX FOLLES opens this Sunday, April 18 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, April 6.

LA CAGE Announces Student Rush Policy


The critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES has announced a student rush ticket policy.

Rialto Chatter: Weisslers to Take THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS to Bway?


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the highly anticipated new Kander and Ebb musical now in previews at the Vineyard Theatre, may be preparing itself for a Broadway transfer as early as this season, pending the availability of a theater. Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that heavy-hitting producers Fran and Barry Weissler have invested $400,000 into THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, and writes that 'If the reviews are strong, they'll move it to a small Broadway house, very possibly before this year's Tony cutoff date, should a theater become available.'

STAGE TUBE: Douglas Hodge Sings 'LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' At Royal Variety's 80th


Producers Sonia Friedman, David Babani for the Menier Chocolate Factory, Fran and Barry Weissler and Robert Bartner / Norman Tulchin will bring London's critically acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy LA CAGE AUX FOLLES to Broadway, opening on April 18, 2010 at a Shubert theatre to be announced.

Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To Open On Bdwy 4/18/2010, Olivier Award Winner Hodge To Reprise Role Of 'Albin'


Producers Sonia Friedman, David Babani for the Menier Chocolate Factory, Fran and Barry Weissler and Robert Bartner / Norman Tulchin will bring London's critically acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy LA CAGE AUX FOLLES to Broadway, opening on April 18, 2010 at a Shubert theatre to be announced.

Fran and Barry Weissler FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Fran and Barry Weissler been nominated for?

Fran and Barry Weissler have been nominated for the Best Revival of a Musical award at the Tony Awards for their production of Pippin.

What awards has Fran and Barry Weissler won?

Fran and Barry Weissler have won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical for "Pippin."

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