La Cage aux Folles 1983 - Articles Page 17

Opened: August 21, 1983
Closing: November 15, 1987

La Cage aux Folles - 1983 - Broadway History , Info & More

Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

Based on the play La Cage Aux Folles by Jean Poiret

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES features music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the play by Jean Poiret.



Georges is the suave owner of a glitzy drag club on the French Riviera. Partnered romantically with his high-strung star performer, Albin, the pair live a charmed life-until Georges' son announces his engagement to the daughter of a conservative right-wing politician who's coming to dinner.



The original production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES was one of Broadway's biggest hits of the 1980s. It opened August 21, 1983 at the Palace Theatre, where it played for over four years and 1,761 performances. The show won six Tony Awards in 1984, including Best Musical, Best Score (Jerry Herman) and Best Book (Harvey Fierstein).

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U.K.'s La Cage Aux Folles Tour Cancelled Due to 'Lack of Suitable Star'
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 23, 2009


Whatsonstage.com is reporting that the much hyped-about La Cage Aux Folles tour in the U.K. is now cancelled due to a lack of 'suitable stars.' The tour of the critically hailed Chocolate Menier Factory's production has been scheduled to begin in February of 2010.

Groener, McGrath, Scalera & More Star In Sondheim's PUTTING IT TOGETHER At SCR 9/11-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2009-10 Season with Putting It Together, a compilation of Stephen Sondheim songs, that the composer put together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a narrative set at a cocktail party in an elegant Manhattan condo. The non-traditional musical, led by Broadway and television star Harry Groener, has a cast of five (a glamorous but slightly jaded couple, a starry-eyed younger couple and a savvy observer) who sing more than 30 songs that reflect their lives, lifestyles and moods of the moment. Some of the songs will be familiar, some less so, a few were even cut from their original musical scores, but they are all sophisticated, smart and drop-dead droll. All, in other words, Sondheim.

BWW WEST END: Barrowman & Burke Join 'LA CAGE'
by Eddie Varley - Oct 6, 2009


John Barrowman leads the sparkling new cast in the West End production of La Cage aux Folles at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London. Our West End video partners, Reelkandi.tv were there to bring you all the excitement of as Barrowman and Simon Burke joined the cast- right here on BWW TV!

STAGE TUBE: John Barrowman Visits The Paul O'Grady Show - Part 2
by Eddie Varley - Sep 27, 2009


John Barrowman leads the sparkling new cast in the West End production of La Cage aux Folles at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London. Barrowman visited The Paul O Grady Show on September 25th, 2009 and you can watch the interview right here on STAGE TUBE!

STAGE TUBE: John Barrowman Visits The Paul O'Grady Show - Part 1
by Eddie Varley - Sep 27, 2009


John Barrowman leads the sparkling new cast in the West End production of La Cage aux Folles at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London. Barrowman visited The Paul O Grady Show on September 25th, 2009 and you can watch the interview right here on STAGE TUBE!

Photo Flash: John Barrowman and Simon Burke Star In Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Alexandra Johnson - Sep 22, 2009


John Barrowman (Albin) and Simon Burke (Georges) lead the sparkling new cast at the West End production of La Cage aux Folles at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London.

Groener, McGrath, Scalera & More Star In Sondheim's PUTTING IT TOGETHER At SCR 9/11-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2009


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2009-10 Season with Putting It Together, a compilation of Stephen Sondheim songs, that the composer put together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a narrative set at a cocktail party in an elegant Manhattan condo. The non-traditional musical, led by Broadway and television star Harry Groener, has a cast of five (a glamorous but slightly jaded couple, a starry-eyed younger couple and a savvy observer) who sing more than 30 songs that reflect their lives, lifestyles and moods of the moment. Some of the songs will be familiar, some less so, a few were even cut from their original musical scores, but they are all sophisticated, smart and drop-dead droll. All, in other words, Sondheim.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES to Open at Longacre Theatre April 18, 2010; Previews Begin April 6
by Eddie Varley - Sep 14, 2009


According to the Fall Preview Section of the Sunday edition of The New York Times, the upcoming Broadway revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES will play Broadway's Longacre Theatre (which is currently home to the limited run of BURN THE FLOOR).

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES to Open at Longacre Theatre April 18, 2010; Previews Begin April 6
by Robert Diamond - Sep 14, 2009


According to the Fall Preview Section of the Sunday edition of The New York Times, the upcoming Broadway revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES will play Broadway's Longacre Theatre (which is currently home to the limited run of BURN THE FLOOR).

Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Set for Longacre Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Sep 12, 2009


According to the Fall Preview Section of the Sunday edition of The New York Times, the upcoming Broadway revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES will play Broadway's Longacre Theatre (which is currently home to the limited run of BURN THE FLOOR).

Groener, McGrath, Scalera & More Star In Sondheim's PUTTING IT TOGETHER At SCR 9/11-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2009-10 Season with Putting It Together, a compilation of Stephen Sondheim songs, that the composer put together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a narrative set at a cocktail party in an elegant Manhattan condo. The non-traditional musical, led by Broadway and television star Harry Groener, has a cast of five (a glamorous but slightly jaded couple, a starry-eyed younger couple and a savvy observer) who sing more than 30 songs that reflect their lives, lifestyles and moods of the moment. Some of the songs will be familiar, some less so, a few were even cut from their original musical scores, but they are all sophisticated, smart and drop-dead droll. All, in other words, Sondheim.

RIALTO CHATTER: LA CAGE AUX 'MANDY'?
by Eddie Varley - Aug 26, 2009


The New York Post's Michael Riedel reports today in his 'Broadway Matinee' column in the The New York Post that stage and screen star Mandy Patinkin is keen to join the upcoming Broadway transfer of London's critically acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Announces Cities/Dates; Opens at NYC's Apollo 11/7
by Eddie Varley - Aug 20, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will present the premiere engagement at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical.

Groener, McGrath, Scalera & More Star In Sondheim's PUTTING IT TOGETHER At SCR 9/11-10/11
by Charlie Piane - Aug 19, 2009


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2009-10 Season with Putting It Together, a compilation of Stephen Sondheim songs, that the composer put together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a narrative set at a cocktail party in an elegant Manhattan condo. The non-traditional musical, led by Broadway and television star Harry Groener, has a cast of five (a glamorous but slightly jaded couple, a starry-eyed younger couple and a savvy observer) who sing more than 30 songs that reflect their lives, lifestyles and moods of the moment. Some of the songs will be familiar, some less so, a few were even cut from their original musical scores, but they are all sophisticated, smart and drop-dead droll. All, in other words, Sondheim.

STAGE TUBE: Douglas Hodge Sings 'LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' At Royal Variety's 80th
by Eddie Varley - Aug 7, 2009


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'
by Eddie Varley - Aug 6, 2009


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.

Casting Announced for DREAMGIRLS National Tour; Opens at Apollo November 7
by Robert Diamond - Jun 25, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. announced casting today for the premiere engagement at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. Dreamgirls will introduce Moya Angela as Effie White and feature, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as Lorrell Robinson, and Margaret Hoffman as Michelle Morris with Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Chester Gregory is James 'Thunder' Early, Trevon Davis as C.C. White, Milton Craig Nealy as Marty Madison in a cast of 26 that also features Tallia Brinson, Felicia Boswell, Ronald Duncan, Talitha Farrow, Brittney Griffin, James Harkness, Robert Hartwell, Eric Jackson, Chauncey Jenkins, Jared Joseph, Nikki Kimbrough, Brittany Lewis, Douglas Lyons, Kimberly Marable, Jarran Muse, Amaker Smith and Marc Spaulding.

TV: 2009 TONY MOMENTS - Jerry Herman
by James Sims - Jun 9, 2009


The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards® celebration of excellence in the theatre includes recognition of winners and nominees in the 27 competitive categories. The Tony Awards® administrative committee also celebated the honorees for the four non-competitive categories which were presented at the 2009 Tony Awards Sunday, June 7th. The 2009 Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing.

2009 Tony Award Honorees For Non-Competitive Categories
by Charlie Piane - Jun 8, 2009


BroadwayWorld Congratulates the 2009 Tony Award Honorees, Non-Competitive Categories

Harvey Fierstein Tells NY1 'La Cage' May Return To Broadway Next Year
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2009


Harvey Fierstein has told NY1 that La Cage aux Folles will be returning to Broadway next year. La Cage aux Folles is a 1973 French farce by Jean Poiret centring on confusion that ensues when the son of a Saint Tropez night club owner and his gay lover brings his fiancée's ultra conservative parents for dinner.

Jerry Herman, Virginia's Signature Theatre, Shirley Herz and Phyllis Newman Honored at the Tony Awards Telecast 6/7
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2009


The Tony Administration Committee revealed the names of a quartet of honorees who are to be recognized in the four non-competitive Tony categories. Composer/lyricist Jerry Herman, Virginia's Signature Theatre, and longtime press agent Shirley Herz will be honored at the 63rd annual Tony Awards ceremony on June 7. Actress/writer Phyllis Newman will receive the newest Tony Award for her volunteer work as an advocate for women's health.

'WALL-E' To Appear On 'TONY' Awards Telecast 6/7
by Eddie Varley - Jun 2, 2009


Jim Hill Media reveals today that the Living Character Initiative version of WALL-E will be taking part in the Tony Award telecast tribute to composer Jerry Herman at Sunday's awards.

TONYS 2009: Celebrating a Lifetime of Achievement with Jerry Herman
by Eddie Varley - May 29, 2009


Mr. Herman composed the scores for such Broadway musicals as Hello, Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. He is a five-time Tony Award nominee and two time Tony Award winner, for La Cage aux Folles and Hello, Dolly!

Photo Flash: JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT At Pittsburgh CLO
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009


Hitch a rainbow ride through ancient Egypt when Pittsburgh CLO kicks off its 63rd Summer Season with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Cheer for the kid in the coat May 26 through June 7 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

Photo Flash: Bean & Osmond In Rehearsal For Pittsburgh CLO's JOSEPH
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2009


Hitch a rainbow ride through ancient Egypt when Pittsburgh CLO kicks off its 63rd Summer Season with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Cheer for the kid in the coat May 26 through June 7 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

Other Productions of La Cage aux Folles

1983   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1986   West End London Production
West End
1987   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2004   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2006   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2008   West End West End Transfer
West End
2010   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
2011   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2023   West End
West End

La Cage aux Folles - 1983 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical George Hearn
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Gene Barry
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Harvey Fierstein
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Theoni V. Aldredge
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Jerry Herman
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Jerry Herman
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical 0
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Jim Tyler
1984 The Hewes Awards Costume Design Theoni V. Aldredge
1984 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Harvey Fierstein
1984 Tony Awards Best Choreography Scott Salmon
1984 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Theoni V. Aldredge
1984 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Arthur Laurents
1984 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1984 Tony Awards Best Musical Marvin A. Krauss
1984 Tony Awards Best Musical Martin Richards
1984 Tony Awards Best Musical Kenneth D. Greenblatt
1984 Tony Awards Best Musical Fritz Holt
1984 Tony Awards Best Musical Allan Carr
1984 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Jerry Herman
1984 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical George Hearn
1984 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Gene Barry

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