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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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UP ON THE MARQUEE: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Complete!
by Brian Estrada - Feb 9, 2010


The Olivier Award-winning Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Tony Award-winning musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES begins previews on April 6, 2010 and opens on April 18, 2010 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre. Last week we brought you 'under construction' shots of the marquee, and today we bring you the finished product!

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

Cox, de Jesus, Andreas, Shaddow, Hoch, Lindell, Nolte, Shively, Perlow & More Join LA CAGE; Additional Cast Announced
by Robert Diamond - Feb 3, 2010


The producers of the critically-acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning Menier Chocolate Factory production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES are pleased to announce additional casting for the forthcoming Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning musical.

UP ON THE MARQUEE: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Going Up!
by Brian Estrada - Feb 3, 2010


The Olivier Award-winning Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Tony Award-winning musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES begins previews on April 6, 2010 and opens on April 18, 2010 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre. Marquee construction has begun and the first stages are complete!

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Launches Interactive Website
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 2, 2010


The Olivier Award-winning Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Tony Award-winning musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES begins previews on April 6, 2010 and opens on April 18, 2010 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre. The production has just launched it's new, interactive website: www.lacage.com featuring interactive video to the tune of Kelsey Grammer!

ALL ABOUT ME Welcomes Butler, Capeless & Mateo to Cast
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 1, 2010


Dame Edna Everage and Michael Feinstein have welcomed Gregory Butler, Jodi Capeless, and Jon-Paul Mateo to their upcoming extravagant Broadway musical entertainment ALL ABOUT ME, directed by three time Tony Award-nominee Casey Nicholaw.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Closes at Maltz Jupiter 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2010


La Cage aux Folles will close on January 31 at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre

Photo Flash: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Tickets Go On Sale Monday Feb. 1
by Robert Diamond - Jan 29, 2010


The best of times is now! The Olivier Award-winning Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Tony Award-winning musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES goes on sale to the general public on Monday, February 1. Tickets will be available by calling Telecharge.com at 212-239-6200 or by visiting www.telecharge.com/lacage.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Reveals Slick New Broadway Artwork
by Robert Diamond - Jan 15, 2010


Five-time Emmy Award-winning star Kelsey Grammer will make his Broadway musical debut opposite Olivier Award-winner Douglas Hodge in the Tony Award and Oliver Award-winning musical comedy, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. The acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory production that dazzled London will begin previews on April 6, 2010 and open on April 18, 2010 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street).

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Comes To Maltz Jupiter 1/12-31/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


Bring a touch of sparkle. Add a dash of flash. Stir in some memorable tunes, and you have the recipe for one of the most successful musicals of all time, La Cage aux Folles, which steps into the Maltz Jupiter Theatre from Jan. 12-31, 2010.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To Close 1/2/2010 On West End
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2010


The West End's most glamorous musical, La Cage aux Folles, will officially close on January 2nd 2010 after more than a year in the West End.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Comes To Maltz Jupiter 1/12-31/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 16, 2009


Bring a touch of sparkle. Add a dash of flash. Stir in some memorable tunes, and you have the recipe for one of the most successful musicals of all time, La Cage aux Folles, which steps into the Maltz Jupiter Theatre from Jan. 12-31, 2010.

La Cage's Tony-Nominated Gene Barry Dies at 90
by Robert Diamond - Dec 10, 2009


The Washington Post is reporting that actor Gene Barry has died at age 90 in his Woodland Hills, California home today.

It's Official: Kelsey Grammer to Make Broadway Musical Debut in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 30, 2009


Five-time Emmy Award-winning star Kelsey Grammer will make his Broadway musical debut opposite Olivier Award-winner Douglas Hodge in the Tony Award and Oliver Award-winning musical comedy, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. The acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory production that dazzled London will begin previews on April 6, 2010 and open on April 18, 2010 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street).

RIALTO CHATTER: Will It Be The 'Best of Times' For Kelsey Grammer & LA CAGE AUX FOLLES?
by Eddie Varley - Nov 24, 2009


According to the The New York Times, Kelsey Grammer is in talks to play Georges in the upcoming Broadway revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Opens at Apollo Theater Tonight; Runs Through 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald, and More, 3/15 & 3/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To Close 1/2/2010 On West End
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 12, 2009


The West End's most glamorous musical, La Cage aux Folles, will officially close on January 2nd 2010 after more than a year in the West End.

Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein Will Team For Broadway's ALL ABOUT ME
by Eddie Varley - Nov 12, 2009


Shubert Organization Chairman Philip J. Smith and President Robert E. Wankel have intervened in the ever growing public feud between Michael Feinstein's All About Me and Dame Edna: It's All About Me.

West End's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Prepares for Close January 2, 2010
by Aimee Savoth - Nov 11, 2009


Whatsonstage.com is reporting that The West End production of La Cage Aux Folles will close January 2, 2010, at the end of their current booking season. As previously announced, Douglas Hodge, the show's original Albin, will return from November 30th through the end of the run. He will also be part of the Broadway transfer in 2010.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Kicks Off at Apollo Theater, 11/7 - 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Announces Cities/Dates; Opens at NYC's Apollo 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 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.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Kicks Off at Apollo Theater, 11/7 - 12/6
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 4, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

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.

La Cage aux Folles FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of La Cage aux Folles have there been?
La Cage aux Folles has had 11 productions including Broadway which opened in 1983, Broadway which opened in 1983, West End which opened in 1986, US Tour which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 2004, Broadway which opened in 2004, US Tour which opened in 2006, West End which opened in 2008, Broadway which opened in 2010, US Tour which opened in 2011 and West End which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has La Cage aux Folles been nominated for?
La Cage aux Folles has been nominated for several Tony Awards. These include Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Harvey Fierstein, Best Choreography for Scott Salmon, Best Costume Design for Theoni V. Aldredge, Best Direction of a Musical for Arthur Laurents, Best Lighting Design for Jules Fisher, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jerry Herman.
What Tony Awards has La Cage aux Folles won?
La Cage aux Folles has won several Tony Awards. These include Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Harvey Fierstein, Best Choreography for Scott Salmon, Best Costume Design for Theoni V. Aldredge, Best Direction of a Musical for Arthur Laurents, Best Lighting Design for Jules Fisher, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jerry Herman.
What awards has La Cage aux Folles been nominated for?
La Cage aux Folles has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Harvey Fierstein, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Theoni V. Aldredge, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Jules Fisher, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Jerry Herman, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Jerry Herman, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Jim Tyler, and Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for Theoni V. Aldredge.
What awards has La Cage aux Folles won?
La Cage aux Folles has won several awards, including the following: Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Harvey Fierstein, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Theoni V. Aldredge, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Jules Fisher, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Jerry Herman, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Jerry Herman, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Jim Tyler, and Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for Theoni V. Aldredge.

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