La Cage aux Folles Revival 2010 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: April 18, 2010
Closing: May 01, 2011

La Cage aux Folles - 2010 - Broadway History , Info & More

Five-time Emmy Award® winner Kelsey Grammer makes his Broadway musical debut alongside Olivier winner Douglas Hodge in this funny and touching tale of one family's struggle to stay together... stay fabulous... and above all else, stay true to themselves. La Cage aux Folles, the splashy, high-kicking musical comedy, comes to Broadway this spring in a gloriously reconceived production that took London by storm. La Cage features Jerry Herman’s Tony Award-winning score, with such fabulous songs as "I Am What I Am," "The Best of Times" and "Song on the Sand," and a Tony Award-winning book by Harvey Fierstein.

Get La Cage aux Folles Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

FEATURED REVIEWS FOR La Cage aux Folles

La Cage aux Folles
9 / 10

But the show, newly revived on Broadway under the thoughtful direction of Terry Johnson, proves to be surprisingly sturdy — despite the three-inch pumps donned by the cross-dressing Cagelles at the Saint-Tropez nightclub that Georges and Albin call home. Herman's score is studded with melodic winners, including the gay-rights anthem 'I Am What I Am,' which closes the first act on a stirring and deeply moving note. Delivering that show-stopper is Douglas Hodge, a transplant from Johnson's 2008 London revival of La Cage. Hodge is practically perfect as the fey Albin, a tricky role in which an actor could easily slip into caricature or sentimentality. Hodge manages a careful balance, delivering a performance that is both hilarious and heartfelt; his character is admittedly over the top, but he always feels real. As his partner, the La Cage manager Georges, Kelsey Grammer proves to be an equal partner in carrying the show. Grammer has a surprisingly strong singing voice (better than his rendition of the 'Frasier' theme song might suggest), and he never makes you doubt his commitment to Albin or his son; you feel the anguish as he seeks to reconcile the conflicting desires of his two loves.

La Cage Aux Folles
9 / 10

Just when you think you know a show inside and out, along comes a revival that opens a new window and suddenly a gust of fresh air turns the whole experience into an unexpected joy. I’ve seen 'La Cage Aux Folles' several times, but this streamlined production beautifully integrates the dramatic elements with the music and the result is as inviting as an April in Paris, or rather, San Tropez.

TV: LA CAGE's 'Lili Whiteass' Takes You on a San Tropez Tour!
by Jessica Lewis - February 24, 2011


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES made Tony Awards history last year as the first show to ever win the Tony Award three times for best production - the classic musical comedy won six Tony Awards in 1984, including Best Musical, and a Broadway revival won two 2005 Tony Awards including the Best Revival of a Musical prize. LA CAGE also won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, as well as Tony Awards for Best Actor in a Musical (Douglas Hodge) and Best Director of a Musical (Terry Johnson).

STAGE TUBE: New LA CAGE Commercial With Fierstein!
by Charlie Piane - February 14, 2011


Harvey Fierstein, Jeffrey Tambor, Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Micheal McShane join the cast of the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. The production continues to play the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Click below to check out the new commercial, which features Harvey Fierstein!

Fierstein, Tambor, Heredia & McShane Join The Cast of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2011


Harvey Fierstein, Jeffrey Tambor, Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Micheal McShane join the cast of the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. The production continues to play the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street).

Harvey Fierstein, Jeffrey Tambor Begin Run in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Tomorrow!
by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2011


Four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and six-time Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey Tambor are the new stars of the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Tambor and Fierstein begin performances tomorrow night at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street).

Grammer, Hodge & De Jesus Final LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Farewell
by Monica Simoes - February 14, 2011


Current stars five-time Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer, 2010 Tony Award winner Douglas Hodge and 2010 Tony Award nominee Robin De Jesús played their final performances on Sunday, February 13 and BroadwayWorld.com was there to catch their final farewell.

STAGE TUBE: Douglas Hodge Passes LA CAGE 'Torch' to Harvey Fierstein
by Robert Diamond - February 14, 2011


On Tuesday, February 15, four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and six-time Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey Tambor will join the company of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway as Albin and Georges, along with Wilson Jermaine Heredia who will join the show as Jacob. In this fun video, Douglas Hodge officially passes on the role to Harvey Fierstein!

Douglas Hodge & Kelsey Grammer Play Final LA CAGE Show 2/13
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2011


Tony award winner Douglas Hodge and Kelsey Grammer will end their run as Albin and Georges in the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, February 13.

TV Broadway Beat: Meet the New Stars of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES!
by Robert Diamond - January 27, 2011


On Tuesday, February 15, four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and six-time Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey Tambor will join the company of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway as Albin and Georges, along with Wilson Jermaine Heredia who will join the show as Jacob. The three stars met the press along with director Terry Johnson on January 27th and Broadway Beat was there!

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' Kelsey Grammer Guests On Regis And Kelly 1/27
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2011


Five-time Emmy Award winner and 2010 Tony Award nominee Kelsey Grammer, currently starring on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, will be a guest tomorrow, Thursday, January 27 on "Live with Regis & Kelly".

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' Kelsey Grammer Guests On Regis And Kelly 1/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 26, 2011


Five-time Emmy Award winner and 2010 Tony Award nominee Kelsey Grammer, currently starring on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, will be a guest tomorrow, Thursday, January 27 on "Live with Regis & Kelly".

Micheal McShane to Join LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on February 15
by Nicole Rosky - January 25, 2011


On February 15, Micheal McShane will join the cast of Broadway's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, replacing Fred Applegate as M. Dindon/M. Renaud. McShane starred in the Brittish version of Who's Line Is It Anyway? and voiced Audrey II for West End's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.

Photo Flash: First Look at Harvey Fierstein & Jeffrey Tambor in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES!
by Robert Diamond - January 20, 2011


On Tuesday, February 15, four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and six-time Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey Tambor will join the company of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway as Albin and Georges, along with Wilson Jermaine Heredia who will join the show as Jacob and we've got a first look! Current stars five-time Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer, 2010 Tony Award winner Douglas Hodge and 2010 Tony Award nominee Robin De Jesús will play their final performances on Sunday, February 13.

LA CAGE Offers 40% Snow Discount for Shows Today, 1/12
by Jessica Lewis - January 12, 2011


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is offering patrons at %40 discount on tickets for today's performances (2:30pm matinee and 8:00pm evening) due to the snow. Discounted tickets can be purchased at http://www.broadwayoffers.com/go.aspx?MD=2001&MC=Lcgna1117.

TWITTER WATCH: Harvey Fierstein: Tambor Is 'Brilliant'
by Charlie Piane - January 4, 2011


BroadwayWorld.com presents Twitter Watch, which brings you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter! Winner of the 'most creative' response amongst the hundreds that we received (including nearly everyone on the list ... and many who weren't picked) after posting BroadwayGirlNYC's list of 'The Top 100 Theatre Tweeters You Must Follow on Twitter' went to Harvey Fierstein. The four-time Tony Award-winner is returning to Broadway February 15, starring as Albin in the 2010 Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. The Broadway favorite will appear opposite six-time Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey Tambor ('Arrested Development,' 'The Larry Sanders Show') will make his Broadway musical debut as Georges.

Wilson Jermaine Heredia to Join LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Feb. 15
by Robert Diamond - January 4, 2011


It's just been announced that Wilson Jermaine Heredia, who famously created the drag queen role of Angel in the 1996 Off Broadway production of RENT before winning a Tony for the same role on Broadway will join LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway on February 15th. Heredia will replace Robin de Jesus in the part, and joins the production at the same time as new stars Harvey Fierstein and Jeffrey Tambor.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Offers Friends And Family 4-Packs
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 23, 2010


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, the winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, is offering a special friends and family 4-pack for seats for all performances from January 11 through February 13.

Jeffrey Tambor Joins Harvey Fierstein in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Robert Diamond - December 8, 2010


Six-time Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey Tambor ('Arrested Development,' 'The Larry Sanders Show') will make his Broadway musical debut as Georges opposite four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein as Albin in the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Tambor and Fierstein will begin performances on Tuesday, February 15 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Five-time Emmy Award winner Kelsey Grammer and 2010 Tony Award winner Douglas Hodge, the current stars of LA CAGE, will play their final performance on Sunday, February 13.

BWW Contests: Win a Walk-On Role in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES - Finalists Announced!
by Contests Broadway - November 19, 2010


Take a walk on the fabulous side and win a chance to perform in the Tony®-winning production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES! All you need is a camera, a little guts and a lot of glam, and you could find yourself onstage with the fantastic cast of LA CAGE!

RIALTO CHATTER: Mike Myers to Join Harvey Fierstein in LA CAGE?
by Rialto Chatter - November 10, 2010


Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that none other than Mike Myers (yes, Austin Powers) may step into Kelsey Grammer's role of Georges alongside Harvey Fierstein in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES after Grammer and Douglas Hodge depart the show in February. Writes Riedel: Hodge's co-star, the excellent Kelsey Grammer, is likely to leave the show in February as well, so the hunt is on for a new Georges...Mike Myers is said to be in the mix.'

Harvey Fierstein to Join LA CAGE AUX FOLLES as Albin February 15; Grammer & Hodge to Depart
by Robert Diamond - November 9, 2010


Four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein is returning to Broadway, starring as Albin in the 2010 Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Fierstein won the 1984 Tony Award for writing LA CAGE, but this will be his first time appearing in the show. He will debut on Tuesday, February 15 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) for a limited run of 12 weeks only. Fierstein's co-star will be announced soon.

Photo Coverage: Nicole Scherzinger visits LA CAGE!
by Monica Simoes - November 5, 2010


Yesterday, Pussy Cat Doll and Hollywood Bowl Rent star Nicole Scherzinger took in a performance of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was exclusively invited backstage following the performance to snap Nicole with le Cagelles.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Cast Album Released Today
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2010


PS CLASSICS, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, will release the New Broadway Cast Recording for the 2010 Tony Award-winning production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES tomorrow, Tuesday, September 28.

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?
Best Choreography for Lynne Page, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Matthew Wright, Best Direction of a Musical for Terry Johnson, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Nick Richings, Best Orchestrations for Jason Carr, Best Revival of a Musical for Menier Chocolate Factory, Best Revival of a Musical for Harvey Weinstein, Best Revival of a Musical for Nederlander Presentations, Inc, Best Revival of a Musical for Jerry Frankel/Bat-Barry Productions, Best Revival of a Musical for Allen Spivak, Best Revival of a Musical for Olympus Theatricals, Best Revival of a Musical for Independent Presenters Network, Best Revival of a Musical for Arlene Scanlan/John O'Boyle, Best Revival of a Musical for Raise the Roof 4, Best Revival of a Musical for Richard Winkler/Bensinger Taylor/Laudenslager Bergère, Best Revival of a Musical for Matthew Mitchell, Best Revival of a Musical for Broadway Across America, Best Revival of a Musical for Bob Bartner/Norman Tulchin, Best Revival of a Musical for Edwin W. Schloss, Best Revival of a Musical for Barry and Fran Weissler, Best Revival of a Musical for David Babani, Best Revival of a Musical for Sonia Friedman ProductionsBest Scenic Design of a Musical for Tim Shortall and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Jonathan Deans.
What Tony Awards has La Cage aux Folles won?
Best Choreography for Lynne Page Best Costume Design of a Musical for Matthew Wright Best Direction of a Musical for Terry Johnson Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Nick Richings Best Orchestrations for Jason Carr Best Revival of a Musical for Menier Chocolate Factory Best Revival of a Musical for Harvey Weinstein Best Revival of a Musical for Nederlander Presentations, Inc Best Revival of a Musical for Jerry Frankel/Bat-Barry Productions Best Revival of a Musical for Allen Spivak Best Revival of a Musical for Olympus Theatricals Best Revival of a Musical for Independent Presenters Network Best Revival of a Musical for Arlene Scanlan/John O'Boyle Best Revival of a Musical for Raise the Roof 4 Best Revival of a Musical for Richard Winkler/Bensinger Taylor/Laudenslager Bergère Best Revival of a Musical for Matthew Mitchell Best Revival of a Musical for Broadway Across America, Best Revival of a Musical for Bob Bartner/Norman Tulchin, Best Revival of a Musical for Edwin W. Schloss, Best Revival of a Musical for Barry and Fran Weissler, Best Revival of a Musical for David Babani, Best Revival of a Musical for Sonia Friedman Productions, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Tim Shortall, Best Sound Design of a Musical for Jonathan Deans, .
What awards has La Cage aux Folles been nominated for?
La Cage aux Folles has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Lynne Page, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Matthew Wright, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Terry Johnson, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for La Cage Aux Folles, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jonathan Deans, Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Matthew Wright, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Terry Johnson, and Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
What awards has La Cage aux Folles won?
La Cage aux Folles has won several awards, including Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Lynne Page, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Matthew Wright, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Terry Johnson, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for La Cage Aux Folles, and Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jonathan Deans. The show also received Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Matthew Wright, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Terry Johnson, and Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards).

Videos