Douglas Hodge News

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES began rehearsals today and BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to bring you a sneak preview of the cast as they met for the first time! We'll have a full photo coverage of the entire cast later, but in the meantime -- here's a sneak preview...

Fred Applegate has joined the cast of the critically-acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning Menier Chocolate Factory production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, playing the roles of Edouard Dindon, the rigidly conservative head of the Tradition, Family and Morality Party and café owner M. Renaud. LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, starring five-time Emmy Award winner Kelsey Grammer and Olivier Award-winner Douglas Hodge, goes into rehearsal in New York on Monday, March 1.

Harold Prince and Susan Stroman will direct an all-American cast including Kate Baldwin, John Cullum, Shuler Hensley, Judy Kaye and Mandy Patinkin, in the world premiere of Paradise Found at the Menier Chocolate Factory this spring.

Variety reports this morning that A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC helmer, Trevor Nunn, is set to direct a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's ASPECTS OF LOVE for London's Menier Chocolate Factory. Nunn directed the show's premiere in 1987, as well.

Olivier Award nominated actress Hannah Waddingham will be performing an intimate cabaret show at the Menier Chocolate Factory for 6 performances only from 16 March 2010. She will be joined by her big band to perform everything from swing and show tunes to pop and jazz. Musical direction is by Chris Walker.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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).

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.

A BWW reporter asks LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Douglas Hodge about the forthcoming Broadway transfer...

Miriam Zendle takes a look at the London theatre scene and recommends shows and actors to see and to avoid.

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).

Original stars Douglas Hodge and Denis Lawson return for 5 weeks only. Douglas Hodge won this year's Olivier Award for his unforgettable performance as the nightclub legend Zaza, while Denis Lawson was nominated for his performance as Georges, Zaza's long-term partner.

UK editor-in-chief Carrie Dunn talks to Douglas Hodge about his return to the role of Zaza....

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.

Original stars Douglas Hodge and Denis Lawson return for 5 weeks only. Douglas Hodge won this year's Olivier Award for his unforgettable performance as the nightclub legend Zaza, while Denis Lawson was nominated for his performance as Georges, Zaza's long-term partner.

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.