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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrated its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The production will end its run in the 276-seat MAX Theater, April 4, 2010.
Kelsey Grammer, who is about to make his Broadway musical debut in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, recently sat down with the Today Show's Kathie Lee and Hoda to discuss all things LA CAGE, including the intricacies of the show's elaborate tech and the challenges he faces switching roles just months into the run (opening as Georges, he will switch to the role of Albin around October). BroadwayWorld brings you his interview below.
The critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES has announced a student rush ticket policy.
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.
Kelsey Grammer, who is about to make his Broadway musical debut in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, will be a guest on 'Live with Regis and Kelly' on Monday, March 29. In the New York area, 'Live with Regis and Kelly' airs on WABC-TV Channel 7 at 9:00 AM. Check local listings.
Kelsey Grammer, who is about to make his Broadway musical debut in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, will be a guest on 'Live with Regis and Kelly' on Monday, March 29. In the New York area, 'Live with Regis and Kelly' airs on WABC-TV Channel 7 at 9:00 AM. Check local listings.
Every night at the critically acclaimed Olivier Award-winning production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, a small group of very lucky theatergoers will get to watch he production from a unique vantage point: at one of four cabaret tables located in the front of the orchestra. There, they will experience LA CAGE as never before - closer to the dazzling splendor of the production's stars, five-time Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer and Olivier Award-winner Douglas Hodge and in a position where the notorious and dangerous Cagelles will be even more notorious and a little more dangerous.
Kelsey Grammer has given a wide-ranging and fantastic interview to New York Magazine, in which he discusses being 'out' in Hollywood as a Republican, his opinion on a variety of political issues ranging from Gay marriage to Sarah Palin along with his Broadway musical debut in La Cage.
A feature in the New York Times has taken a look at the possible poster designs for the upcoming revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, starring Kelsey Grammar and Douglas Hodge. In attempting to choose a poster for the show, producer Sonia Friedman looked at several possible designs and chose the one she felt best represented the show.
Beginning March 16, tickets for the upcoming Broadway revival of La Cage Aux Folles will become available at the box office of the Longacre Theatre. Located at 220 West 48th Street, the box-office is open 10 AM-8 PM Monday through Saturday, and on Sundays 12 PM-7 PM beginning April 11. Tickets can also be purchased at telecharge.com/lacage, or by calling (212) 239-6200. Prices range from $36.50 - $132.50 with premium seating available for $251.50.
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.
The New York Daily News is reporting that in a surprise twist, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES star Kelsey Grammer, who had been announced to play the role of Georges, will in fact be doubling as both leads, Georges and Albin, in six month stints.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES began rehearsals on Monday and BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to bring you the first photos of the show's cast!
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.
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.
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