La Cage Aux Folles Revival 2008 - Articles Page 13

Opened: October 30, 2008
Closing: January 02, 2010

La Cage Aux Folles - 2008 - West End History , Info & More

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The Menier Chocolate Factory production of La Cage aux Folles is now starring Olivier Award Winners, Roger Allam (Privates on Parade, Les Misérables, City of Angels) and Philip Quast (Sunday in the Park with George, Evita, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum).



Jerry Herman's (Hello, Dolly!, Mack and Mabel and Mame) fabulous score includes I Am What I Am, The Best of Times and Song on the Sand.



The idyllic existence of Georges and the dazzling drag artiste Albin, star of the La Cage aux Folles club, is threatened when Georges’ son announces his engagement to the daughter of a right-wing politician, who wants to close down the local colourful nightlife! With a visit from the prospective in-laws imminent, they all decide to take drastic action to hide their lifestyle... but can they keep it up?



La Cage aux Folles is a timeless and deliciously funny tale of family values, unconditional love, and above all, the need to celebrate who we are.

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La Cage Aux Folles - 2008 - West End Articles Page 13

Cabrillo Music Theatre's CINDERELLA Runs 7/23-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2010


A pumpkin turns into a carriage, mice become horses, and a young girl becomes a beautiful princess when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of CINDERELLA weaves a spell on audiences at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

LA CAGE Wins Drama Desk Award for Best Musical Revival!
by Jessica Lewis - May 23, 2010


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES has won the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Best Revival of a Musical.

Hodge Wins Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical for LA CAGE!
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2010


Douglas Hodge is this year's recipient of the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Announces Opening Of CLUB LA CAGE
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, nominated for 11 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical, is pleased to announce CLUB LA CAGE, the official post-theatre entertainment and dining experience!

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Featured On Good Morning America 5/14
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2010


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' Tony Award-nominated stars Kelsey Grammer and Douglas Hodge and the notorious and dangerous Cagelles will perform tomorrow, Friday, May 14 on 'Good Morning America' between 8:30 and 9:00 AM. In the New York area, 'Good Morning America' airs on WABC-TV, Channel 7. Check local listings.

LA CAGE to Launch National Tour - Fall 2011
by Robert Diamond - May 7, 2010


The critically acclaimed production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, which this week was nominated for 11 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical, will launch a National Tour in the fall of 2011. The tour will feature the work of the production's entire Tony-nominated creative team: director Terry Johnson, choreographer Lynne Page, set designer Tim Shortall, costume designer Matthew Wright, lighting designer Nick Richings, sound designer Jonathan Deans and orchestrator/musical supervisor Jason Carr. Further details for the National Tour will be announced soon.

LA CAGE Star Christine Andreas Guests On The Today Show 5/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 5, 2010


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.

Cady Huffman & Brian Stokes Mitchell to Announce 55th Annual Drama Desk Noms. 5/3; LuPone to Host Ceremony 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2010


Patti LuPone, the winner of three Drama Desk Awards as Outstanding Actress in A Musical for her performances in Evita (1980), Anything Goes 1988) and Gypsy (2008), will host this year's 55th Annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at 9 PM, it was announced today by Robert R. Blume, Executive Producer of the annual awards show, and William Wolf, President of the Drama Desk.

Watch Kelsey Grammer On The Martha Stewart Show 4/29
by Charlie Piane - Apr 29, 2010


On today's edition of 'The Martha Stewart Show' (nationally syndicated, check local listings), actor Kelsey Grammer joined daytime host Martha Stewart in-studio to make two classic French dishes - croque monsieur and oeufs en cocotte.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Stars Take To The Small Screen 4/29
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2010


Cast members from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, the critically acclaimed new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, will make two appearances on television tomorrow, Thursday, April 29. LA CAGE AUX FOLLES opened on Broadway to rave reviews on April 18. The production is playing at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street).

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN IDIOT Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - Apr 27, 2010


Last week on April 20, 2010, Actor's Equity's David Westphal hosted the famed Gypsy Robe Ceremony for company members of AMERICAN IDIOT at the St. James Theatre. A long-standing opening night tradition on the Great White Way, the fabled Gypsy Robe is bestowed upon a veteran Broadway chorus member for each opening production. In what has now become a theatrical ritual, originating on Broadway 60 years ago, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES chorus member Dale Hensley turned over the robe to AMERICAN IDIOT cast member Andrew Call. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration.

LA CAGE's Douglas Hodge Visits CW 11 Morning News Tomorrow
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 26, 2010


Douglas Hodge, the Olivier Award-winning star of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway, will be a guest on 'CW 11 Morning News' on Tuesday, April 27. 'CW11 Morning News' airs on WPIX-TV Channel 11. Hodge's interview will run at approximately 7:45 AM.

Photo Coverage: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - Apr 24, 2010


To borrow the lyrics from 'The Best of Times' - the joy was contagious, the entourage outrageous, it was hot and hectic, effervescent and eclectic at LA CAGE AUX FOLLES when, on Sunday, April 18, 2010, the cast made its way to the stage for the traditional Gypsy Robe Ceremony just prior to the musical's official opening later that evening.

Havok Theatre's THE STORY OF MY LIFE Ends Run on 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2010


Winner of the 2008/09 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award for its critically-acclaimed production of Kiss of the Spider Woman (Best Musical - Intimate Theatre), Havok Theatre Company will close its first production of 2010, the critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, Backstage CRITIC'S PICK), Los Angeles Premiere of the Broadway musical THE STORY OF MY LIFE on April 18th. The show features music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill, musical direction by Michael Paternostro and directed by Havok's Artistic Director and Ovation Award-winner Nick DeGruccio and starring Robert J. Townsend and Chad Borden.

Douglas Hodge Compares LA CAGE to Pinter
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 17, 2010


Classically trained actor and Pinter enthusiast Douglas Hodge will take the Broadway stage later this month in the revival of the hit musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Hodge, who earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of Albin in the London run of this production, recently spoke with the New York Times on his transition from Pinter to playing a drag queen.

Photo Flash: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Opens on Broadway Tonight - Follow on Twitter!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 18, 2010


The critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES opens Sunday, April 18 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue).

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To Open April 18 at the Longacre Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 16, 2010


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.

Photo Flash: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 12, 2010


The critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES opens Sunday, April 18 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue).

Photo Coverage: LA CAGE Celebrates First Preview on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - Apr 8, 2010


The Broadway revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES celebrated its first preview production at the Longacre Theatre, on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. The show opens on April 18, 2010. BroadwayWorld joined Kelsey Grammer, Douglas Hodge and the stars of La Cage in celebration this week at Hurley's in Times Square, following their first curtain call.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Previews Begin Tonight at Longacre Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 6, 2010


The critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES begins previews tonight at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). Opening night is Sunday, April 18.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Begins Previews Today At Longacre Theatre, Opens 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2010


The Broadway revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES begins previews today at Broadway's Longacre Theatre. The show is scheduled to open April 18, 2010.

Havok Theatre's THE STORY OF MY LIFE Extends Through 4/18
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 4, 2010


Winner of the 2008/09 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award for its critically-acclaimed production of Kiss of the Spider Woman (Best Musical - Intimate Theatre), Havok Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that its first production of 2010, the critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, Backstage CRITIC'S PICK), Los Angeles Premiere of the Broadway musical THE STORY OF MY LIFE with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill, musical direction by Michael Paternostro and directed by Havok's Artistic Director and Ovation Award-winner Nick DeGruccio and starring Robert J. Townsend and Chad Borden; is EXTENDING through Sunday, April 18 at the Lillian Theatre, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

LA CAGE Announces Student Rush Policy
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 1, 2010


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

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' Kelsey Grammer To Appear On The Today Show 4/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 1, 2010


Kelsey Grammer, who is about to make his Broadway musical debut in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, will be a guest on 'The Today Show' on Friday, April 2 during the 10:00 AM hour. In the New York area, 'Live with Regis and Kelly' airs on WNBC-TV Channel 4. Check local listings.

Cady Huffman & Brian Stokes Mitchell to Announce 55th Annual Drama Desk Noms. 5/3; LuPone to Host Ceremony 5/23
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 31, 2010


Patti LuPone, the winner of three Drama Desk Awards as Outstanding Actress in A Musical for her performances in Evita (1980), Anything Goes 1988) and Gypsy (2008), will host this year's 55th Annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at 9 PM, it was announced today by Robert R. Blume, Executive Producer of the annual awards show, and William Wolf, President of the Drama Desk.

Other Productions of La Cage Aux Folles

1983   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1986   West End London Production
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1987   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2004   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2006   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2008   West End West End Transfer
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2010   Broadway Broadway Transfer
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2011   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2023   West End
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La Cage Aux Folles - 2008 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2009 Olivier Awards Best Actor In A Musical Douglas Hodge
2009 Olivier Awards Best Actor In A Musical Denis Lawson
2009 Olivier Awards Best Costume Design Matthew Wright
2009 Olivier Awards Best Director Terry Johnson
2009 Olivier Awards Best Musical Revival Jerry Herman
2009 Olivier Awards Best Theatre Choreographer Lynne Page

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