La Cage aux Folles 1983 - Articles Page 9

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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MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Returns to PlayhouseSquare, 1/14-2/2
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 12, 2013


The international hit show Menopause The Musical has identified Cleveland as a 'hot' national market and will play PlayhouseSquare's Hanna Theatre for 24 performances from January 14 through February 2, 2014. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office, via phone at 216-241-6000 or online at www.playhousesquare.org.

Bette Midler to Play Mae West in HBO Films Biopic; Harvey Fierstein to Pen Script!
by Movies News Desk - Dec 9, 2013


Bette Midler will be portraying another Hollywood icon after her turn as Sue Mengers in I'LL EAT YOU LAST on Broadway and in LA. According to Deadline, Midler will star in HBO Films' upcoming Mae West biopic, directed by William Friedkin (The Exorcist) from a script by Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots).

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Director Dies at 85
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 8, 2013


Molinaro's passing was confirmed by the office of French President Francois Hollande's, in a statement that called him 'great, appealing and original,' a director who 'conquered the public and the admiration of his peers at the same time.'

IL VIZIETTO - LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Comes to Piazza San Babila in Milan, Now thru Nov 3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2013


Dopo il tutto esaurito della scorsa stagione, Enzo Iacchetti e Marco Columbro saranno ancora, a grande richiesta, la coppia protagonista de 'Il Vizietto - La Cage aux Folles', il musical firmato Massimo Romeo Piparo in scena dal prossimo martedi 22 ottobre e fino al 3 novembre al Teatro Nuovo di Milano, e ancora in tournee in diverse citta italiane fino al 6 gennaio 2014.

IL VIZIETTO - LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Comes to Piazza San Babila in Milan, Oct 22-Nov 3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2013


Dopo il tutto esaurito della scorsa stagione, Enzo Iacchetti e Marco Columbro saranno ancora, a grande richiesta, la coppia protagonista de 'Il Vizietto - La Cage aux Folles', il musical firmato Massimo Romeo Piparo in scena dal prossimo martedi 22 ottobre e fino al 3 novembre al Teatro Nuovo di Milano, e ancora in tournee in diverse citta italiane fino al 6 gennaio 2014.

Betty Buckley's Shows at Cabaret at the Columbia Club Sell Out
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 10, 2013


Tony Award winner, Betty Buckley wears the pants in her new show spotlighting traditionally male Broadway songs. Hailed a 'witty, powerfully sung female occupation of male territory, waged with good humor and gusto,' the show features numbers from Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, Pippin, La Cage Aux Folles and more. Buckley comes to Cabaret at the Columbia Club on Nov. 21 and 22 for two sold-out performances.

Charles Shaughnessy Stars in North Shore Music Theatre's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, Now thru 10/6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2013


North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will continue the blockbuster 2013 season with a glamorous production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, a 'modern family' musical. This sparkling all new production will be on stage for two weeks only starting tonight, September 24 and playing through Sunday, October 6. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25 at 7:30 pm

Charles Shaughnessy to Star in North Shore Music Theatre's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, 9/24-10/6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2013


North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will continue the blockbuster 2013 season with a glamorous production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, a 'modern family' musical. This sparkling all new production will be on stage for two weeks only starting Tuesday, September 24 and playing through Sunday, October 6. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25 at 7:30 pm

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/21- LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 21, 2013


Today in 1983, La Cage Aux Folles opened at the Palace Theatre, where it ran for 1761 performances. With a book by Harvey Fierstein and lyrics and music by Jerry Herman, it is based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret. The original 1983 Broadway production received nine nominations for Tony Awards and won six, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. The success of the musical spawned a West End production and several international runs. The 2004 Broadway revival won the Tony Award for Best Revival, the 2008 London revival garnered the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. The 2010 Broadway revival was nominated for eleven Tony Awards, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. La Cage aux Folles is the only musical which has won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical twice and the only show that has won a Best Production Tony Award (Best Musical or Best Revival of a Musical) for each of its Broadway productions.

North Shore Music Theatre Presents CATS, Now thru 9/1
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2013


North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is ready to work its magic, once again, to transport audiences to a purrrr-fect evening at 'The Jellicle Ball,' in CATS, one of Broadway's longest running musicals. The show leaps onto the stage for two weeks only starting tonight, August 20 and playing through Sunday, September 1.

BWW Reviews: Theater By the Sea Ends 80th Season with Flawed LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Robert Barossi - Aug 18, 2013


For those outside of theatrical circles, La Cage Aux Folles might be best known as the basis for the hit movie The Birdcage. While that's all well and good, the musical has been a major force in the theater world since it premiered in 1983, when it won a number of Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The show has been revived on Broadway twice and both revivals won a Tony Award for Best Revival. It's the only show to ever win that award twice. On the surface, it seems like the perfect show to end a successful summer at Theater By the Sea in Matunuck.

MusicalFare Theatre to Present LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, 9/4-10/13
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 13, 2013


The performance schedule is September 4th - October 13th at MusicalFare Theatre, Wednesdays at 7:00pm, Thursdays at 7:00pm, Fridays at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 4:00pm and 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. There will be a special 'half-price preview' on Tuesday, September 3rd at 7:00pm. Meet-the-cast talkbacks take place after all Wednesday performances EXCEPT opening night, September 4th.

North Shore Music Theatre to Present CATS, 8/20-9/1
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 1, 2013


North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is ready to work its magic, once again, to transport audiences to a purrrr-fect evening at "The Jellicle Ball," in CATS, one of Broadway's longest running musicals. The show leaps onto the stage for two weeks only starting Tuesday, August 20 and playing through Sunday, September 1.

DM Playhouse Presents HONORING PLAYHOUSE LEGENDS Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2013


Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse in Honoring Playhouse Legends today, July 20. The event begins at 4:00 PM with a cocktails and hors d'oeuvres reception. The program follows at 4:30 PM. Tickets for Honoring Playhouse Legends are $25 per person and may be reserved online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse ticket office at515-277-6261.

Theatre By The Sea Presents ANNIE, Now thru 8/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2013


'Leapin' Lizards!' ANNIE, one of the best-loved family musicals of all time, takes the stage at Theatre by the Sea (TBTS) from tonight, July 17, through Saturday, August 10. Press night is scheduled for Friday, July 19 at 8pm.

DM Playhouse to Present HONORING PLAYHOUSE LEGENDS, 7/20
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2013


Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse in Honoring Playhouse Legends on Saturday, July 20. The event begins at 4:00 PM with a cocktails and hors d'oeuvres reception. The program follows at 4:30 PM. Tickets for Honoring Playhouse Legends are $25 per person and may be reserved online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse ticket office at515-277-6261.

Theatre By The Sea to Present ANNIE, 7/17-8/10
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 27, 2013


'Leapin' Lizards!' ANNIE, one of the best-loved family musicals of all time, takes the stage at Theatre by the Sea (TBTS) from Wednesday, July 17, through Saturday, August 10. Press night is scheduled for Friday, July 19 at 8pm.

Theatre by the Sea Presents CATS, Now thru 7/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013


Theatre by the Sea (TBTS) is ready to work its magic, once again, to transport audiences to a purrrr-fect evening at 'The Jellicle Ball,' in TBTS's premiere production of CATS, Broadway's long running musical. The show leaps onto the stage for a four week run starting tonight, June 19 and playing through Saturday, July 13.

Compagnia della Rancia compie 30 anni: ecco le iniziative!
by Nino Prattico - Jun 13, 2013


Nel 2013 Compagnia della Rancia festeggia 30 anni di attivita, iniziata nel 1983 con i primi spettacoli di prosa ed esplosa poi dal 1988, seguendo la passione del direttore artistico Saverio Marconi, con i grandi musical internazionali tradotti in italiano e opere originali come 'Pinocchio'. Con oltre 40 produzioni all'attivo, piu di mille persone impiegate (553 artisti e oltre 500 tra tecnici, musicisti, creativi e addetti alla produzione), Compagnia della Rancia ha contribuito in modo determinante alla divulgazione del teatro musicale e alla creazione di un nuovo 'mercato' in Italia, raggiungendo significativi risultati in termini di pubblico e critica.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Plays DuPont Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2013


The international hit show Menopause The Musical has selected Wilmington as a 'hot' national market and will play the DuPont Theatre for 2 performances only, tonight, June 8-9, 2013.

Theatre by the Sea to Present CATS, 6/19-7/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 5, 2013


Theatre by the Sea (TBTS) is ready to work its magic, once again, to transport audiences to a purrrr-fect evening at "The Jellicle Ball," in TBTS's premiere production of CATS, Broadway's long running musical. The show leaps onto the stage for a four week run starting Wednesday, June 19 and playing through Saturday, July 13. Press night is scheduled for Friday, June 21 at 8:00 p.m.

THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME Benefit Raises Over $66K for BC/EFA
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013


A sold-out benefit performance of the landmark show THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME on May 20, 2013, raised a remarkable $66,025 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Sero Project. The re-imagined work was transformed from a one-man show into one featuring an all-star ensemble cast.

Rory O'Malley, Anthony Rapp & More Set for THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME Benefit for BC/EFA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013


Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents a one-night, 20th anniversary performance of the landmark show THE NIGHT Larry Kramer KISSED ME at 8 pm tonight, May 20 at the Gerard W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street, NYC).

Photo Coverage: THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME Cast Meets the Press!
by Walter McBride - May 15, 2013


Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents a one-night, 20th anniversary performance of the landmark show THE NIGHT Larry Kramer KISSED ME at 8 pm on Monday, May 20 at the Gerard W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street, NYC). The cast met the yesterday and you can check out full photo coverage below!

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME
by Walter McBride - May 14, 2013


Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents a one-night, 20th anniversary performance of the landmark show THE NIGHT Larry Kramer KISSED ME at 8 pm on Monday, May 20 at the Gerard W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street, NYC). The cast met the press earlier today and you can check out a preview below. Check back later for full coverage!

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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