La Cage aux Folles Revival

Opened: October 11, 2011
Closing: December 31, 2012

La Cage aux Folles - 2011 - US Tour History , Info & More

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES tells the story of Georges (George Hamilton) the owner of a glitzy nightclub in lovely Saint-Tropez, and his partner Albin (Christopher Sieber), who moonlights as the glamorous chanteuse Zaza. When Georges' son brings his fianc�e's conservative parents home to meet the flashy pair, the bonds of family are put to the test as the feather boas fly! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is a tuneful 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 recently made Tony Awards history as the first show to ever win the Tony Award three times for best production. The classic musical comedy by Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein originally won six Tony Awards in 1984, including Best Musical. A Broadway revival won two 2005 Tony Awards including the Best Revival of a Musical prize. The new, freshly reconceived LA CAGE won three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical and Best Director of a Musical (Terry Johnson).



The production is also the winner of three Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical, four Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical and Outstanding Director of a Musical (Terry Johnson) and the Drama League Award for Distinguished Revival of a Musical.



LA CAGE AUX FOLLES features music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the play by Jean Poiret.

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BWW Feature: MUSICAL CRUISE at Nordic Fjords by Chantal Kunst - Apr 5, 2019

Mariska van Kolck en Stanley Burleson zijn de sterren aan boord van de exclusieve Musical Cruise 2019. Zij vertrekken op 8 september 2019 aan boord van de Nieuw Statendam, het nieuwste vlaggenschip van Holland America Line, voor een achtdaagse cruise naar de Noorse fjorden. De Musical Cruise 2019 wordt exclusief georganiseerd door Zeetours en Cruisewinkel, in samenwerking met Holland America Line.

92Y Announces Additional Evening in Concert with Gavin Creel by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2019

92Y announces a second concert with award-winner Gavin Creel. On Monday, June 17 at 7:30 pm, Creel will pay homage to the American musical songbook and recreate memorable songs from his distinguished Broadway career.

Underscore Theatre Company Announces THE BALLAD OF LEFTY & CRABBE by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2019

Underscore Theatre Company concludes its 2018-19 season with the musical comedy THE BALLAD OF LEFTY & CRABBE, playing June 8 - July 14, 2019 at Underscore's newly-remodeled, permanent home, The Understudy, 4609 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood.

Tovah Feldshuh to Lead Bay Street Theater's THE PROMPTER; Full Cast and Creative by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2019

Bay Street Theater is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for the first show of the 2019 Mainstage Season. The World Premiere of THE PROMPTER (May 28- June 16) a new comedy by Wade Dooley; will be directed by Scott Schwartz, Bay Street Theater's Artistic Director.

BWW Interview: Nigel Lilley Talks FOLLIES by Rona Kelly - Apr 3, 2019

Nigel Lilley serves as Music Director, part of a team who have worked alongside Stephen Sondheim and Jonathan Tunick on this production. Taking us back to his early experiences of Sondheim, Nigel also shares what it means to work with him and Jonathan today.

LA's Next Great Stage Star Musical Theatre Competition Announces Auditions by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2019

Creator, Director and Executive Producer Michael Sterling, along with Co-Executive Producer Barbara Van Orden and Associate Producer Peter Welkin have announced that auditions for LA's Next Great Stage Star 2019 Presented by Princess Cruises will take place Saturday, April 20th and Saturday April 27th between 11am and 6 :00 pm in North Hollywood, CA at Madilyn Clark Studios. The critically acclaimed Broadway Musical Theatre competition will be presented as a series of six 1:00 pm Sunday matinees at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood's NoHo Arts District beginning May 26th and continuing through June 2nd, June 9th, June 16th, and June 23rd, ending with the Grand Finale on June 30th, thus marking the event's 13th consecutive anniversary year.

Auditions Announced For LA's Next Great Stage Star 2019 Presented By Princess Cruises by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2019

Creator, Director and Executive Producer Michael Sterling, along with Co-Executive Producer Barbara Van Orden and Associate Producer Peter Welkin have announced that auditions for LA's Next Great Stage Star 2019 Presented by Princess Cruises will take place Saturday, April 20th and Saturday April 27th between 11am and 6 :00 pm in North Hollywood, CA at Madilyn Clark Studios. The critically acclaimed Broadway Musical Theatre competition will be presented as a series of six 1:00 pm Sunday matinees at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood's NoHo Arts District beginning May 26th and continuing through June 2nd, June 9th, June 16th, and June 23rd, ending with the Grand Finale on June 30th, thus marking the event's 13th consecutive anniversary year.

Broadway's Marrick Smith And Buffalo's Katy Miner Team Up For Buffalo Concert by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2019

Starring Buffalo and Musicalfare Theatre join forces to present a concert featuring Broadway's Marrick Smith (Fun Home, Dear Evan Hansen) and Buffalo's Katy Miner (The Katy Miner Quintet).

Casting Announced for Cherry Lane's World Premiere of ORIGINAL SOUND by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2019

Cherry Lane Theatre will conclude their season with the World Premiere of ORIGINAL SOUND, by Adam Seidel, directed by Elena Araoz with music direction by Daniel Ocanto. ORIGINAL SOUND will begin performances on Tuesday, April 30 run through June 8, 2019, and will celebrate its opening night on May 9, 2019, at Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St. in Manhattan). Tickets are $55 ($45 during previews) - $85 and are available by visiting CherryLaneTheatre.org, by calling 866-811-4111 or by visiting the Cherry Lane Theatre Box Office.

The Lost Estate Announce The World Premiere Of THE LOST LOVE SPEAKEASY by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2019

Following the sell-out success of The Great Christmas Feast, The Lost Estate today announces its latest experience, The Lost Love Speakeasy. Written by award-winning playwright Juliet Gilkes Romero and set within an illicit world built by designers Abby and Alice, it is a Jazz Age tale that sweeps audiences from the African American fishing villages of South Carolina to the glittering lights of Broadway. Woven into the story are classic songs from the era arranged by Steffan Rees, and decadent plates from Temper Restaurants' Executive Chef Neil Rankin each inspired by this epic journey.

Jennie T. Anderson Theatre Hosts Atlanta's First Musicals In Concert Series by Rebecca Russo - Mar 31, 2019

A 606-seat theatre in Cobb County, Georgia has become a trending topic, in recent months. The Jennie T. Anderson Theatre is the primary venue in the Netflix film, Dumplin. It also hosted Oprah Winfrey and Stacey Abrams in November, with an event that sold out within minutes. Each year, Cobb County PARKS and the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre produces a line-up of varying musical performances for theatre-going patrons.

Photo Flash: Christine Andreas Brings PIAF-NO REGRETS to Live at Lynn University by Stephen Sorokoff - Mar 31, 2019

Lynn University welcomed renowned singer, actress and recording artist Christien Andreas last night with her acclaimed show, PIAF-No Regrets. Christine brings to life the triumphs and heartbreaks of the famed French chanteuse, in her own words and those of her friends-and of course-her music.

Broadway's James Snyder to Host TheaterWorksUSA's Annual Spring Benefit by Rebecca Russo - Mar 29, 2019

TheaterWorksUSA, the country's premier not-for-profit producer of professional theater for young and family audiences for over 57 years, will host its annual spring benefit at The Current at Chelsea Piers on Monday, April 29. Funds raised at the event will support TheaterWorksUSA's ongoing commitment to keeping theater accessible to diverse communities nationwide and providing opportunities for professional artists in New York City to create exceptional new work for young and family audiences.

VIDEO: Watch FALSETTOS Tour Star Nick Adams Sing Through His Resume! by Marika O'Hara - Mar 28, 2019

Nick Adams, star of the National Tour of Falsettos, was put on the spot when he was asked to sing his theatre resume on ABC7. Adams is currently playing the role of Whizzer in the National Tour of the 2016 revival of Falsettos, which recently began performances at the SHN Golden Gate Theatre.

David Engel Joins The Cast of AND THEN THERE WERE NONE At Secret Theatre by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2019

Before CLUE! Before Murder, She Wrote!  One writer penned the mother of all murder mystery whodunits, with an ending that still shocks readers today!  Watch Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None unravel LIVE at The Secret Theatre! David Engel* (Original cast of Forever Plaid/La Cage Aux Folles/Seussical) plays Dr. Armstrong and joins a delicious mix of characters,

Casting Announced For MATILDA THE MUSICAL At Drury Lane by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2019

Wonder and amazement abound! Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for its Regional Premiere of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, featuring Chicago resident Audrey Edwards and Warrenville native Natalie Galla sharing the title role. With book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, and orchestrations and additional music by Chris Nightingale, Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is directed and choreographed by Mitch Sebastian and runs April 26 June 23, 2019, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, May 2 at 8:00 p.m.

BWW Review: FALSETTOS at SHN Golden Gate Theatre: outstanding 2016 revival hits the road in this musical masterpiece by James Lapine and William Finn. by Steve Murray - Mar 22, 2019

BWW Review: FALSETTOS at SHN Golden Gate Theatre: outstanding 2016 revival hits the road in this musical masterpiece by James Lapine and William Finn.

Meet the Cast of HADESTOWN- Now in Previews! by Julie Musbach - Mar 22, 2019

Hadestown begins preview performances tonight, March 22, at the Walter Kerr Theatre, ahead of a Wednesday, April 17 official opening night. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Nashville's Circle Players Reveals Shows for Upcoming 70th Anniversary Season by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 20, 2019

Circle Players, one of Tennessee's oldest community theater organizations, has announced the slate of shows for its 70th anniversary season, including some of the most requested shows in the company's history which will be 'revisited' for the special season. Circle Players revealed the shows to be included in its upcoming 70th season during a party last night on the 30th floor of Nashville's L&C Tower.

SWEAT Runs March 29 Through April 13 At Pioneer Theatre Company by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2019

Salt Lake City Pioneer Theatre Company presents Lynn Nottage's award-winning drama, Sweat, in its Utah regional premiere, running Friday, March 29 April 13, 2019.

BWW Review: Pioneer Theatre Company's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES in Concert Glistens by Tyler Hinton - Mar 16, 2019

In the concert production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Pioneer Theatre Company, tears glisten as often as the sequins.

MainStreet Announces Cast & Creative Team For THE EMPEROR'S NIGHTINGALE! by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2019

The treasured tale by Hans Christian Andersen of a wise bird that helps save a kingdom gets a new twist in this adaptation set in 18th-century China. The West Coast Premiere of The Emperor's Nightingale by Damon Chua, directed by Tim Dang, opens May 4th and runs through May 19th at the Lewis Family Playhouse. Tickets are priced at $18.00 for General admission, and $16.00 for Seniors and Youth up to age 12.

Riverside Theatre Announces 46th Anniversary Season for 2019-2020 by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2019

Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, is delighted to announce its 46th Anniversary Season for 2019-2020. Building on the success and acclaim the theatre has attained nationwide over the last few years, Riverside is proud to present a magnificent season of music, comedy, and drama.

Geva Theatre Center Announces Its 2019-2020 Season by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2019

Geva Theatre Center's Artistic Director Mark Cuddy and Executive Director Christopher Mannelli are proud to announce the 10 major productions and 2 festivals of the much anticipated 2019-2020 Season, the non-profit theatre's 47th year of making professional theatre of a national standard in Rochester.

5th Avenue Theatre Announces 2019/2020 Season; SISTER ACT, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, EVITA and More! by Alan Henry - Mar 11, 2019

 The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced an incredible six-show lineup for its 201920 season. First, The 5th will stage a lavish production of Austen's Pride, A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice. For the holidays, The 5th will create a brand new staging of Shrek The Musical, which premiered at The 5th in 2008. The New Year kicks off with Stu for Silverton, which continues its developmental journey as a part of The 5th's New Musical Development Program. Next comes a joyful 5th Avenue Theatre original production of Sister Act, followed by an exclusive, limited two-week engagement of Once On This Island. The season will close with an original staging of the epic masterpiece, Evita. Additionally, The 5th will host a one-week run of the national tour of Jersey Boys.

David Engel Joins TWIST OF FATE A Musical In Concert At 54 Below by Julie Musbach - Mar 11, 2019

David Engel (La Cage Aux Folles, Seussical, Forever Plaid) joins the cast when FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Ron Abel and Lissa Levin's Twist of Fate, a musical comedy in concert, on Wednesday, March 20th, at 9:30 pm. With Abel's electrifying flamenco/pop score and Levin's Kleban Award-winning book, Twist of Fate is as compelling as the unique first amendment case on which it is based. What happens when a gypsy fortuneteller fights to legalize fortunetelling in 1970's Los Angeles?

MISS SAIGON Makes Its Way to The Fabulous Fox by Julie Musbach - Mar 11, 2019

Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON-a smash hit in London, Broadway and across the UK-has been announced for its highly anticipated engagement in St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox Theatre for 2 weeks, April 23 - May 5. To purchase tickets, visit Metrotix.com, call 314-534-1111 or visit the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Ticket prices start at $27.  

Schimmel Center At Pace University Presents BABY, DREAM YOUR DREAM by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2019

Schimmel Center at Pace University concludes its 2018-19 Cabaret Series with an evening of standards and musical theater selections composed by women titled Baby, Dream Your Dream: The Great Women Songwriters today, March 9, 2019 at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased at SchimmelCenter.org, by phone at 212-346-1715, or by visiting the Schimmel Center Box Office at 3 Spruce Street, Manhattan. Box office hours are Tuesday-Today, Noon-5pm, and then beginning three hours prior to each performance, through intermission.

Edward Watts and Ellie Fishman Lead Goodspeed's THE MUSIC MAN by Julie Musbach - Mar 8, 2019

River City's about to get the last thing they expected ? and the very thing they need ? in The Music Man. Goodspeed Musicals kicks off its 2019 season with the rip-roarin' dance-filled classic running April 12 - June 20 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. [Official Press Opening will be May 1, 2019].

FINDING NEVERLAND Soars Into Thrasher-Horne by Julie Musbach - Mar 5, 2019

Finding Neverland opens at Thrasher-Horne Center in Orange Park, FL on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available now at THcenter.org or by calling (904) 276-6815.  Prices range from $49 to $79.

BWW Review: Boys will be Girls in this Glorious LE CAGE AUX FOLLES by Steve Callahan - Mar 5, 2019

The New Line Theatre is such a reliable source of great musical theater. Now they have opened a very fine production of what, curiously, has become something of a beloved old standard-La Cage aux Folles.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents FINDING NEVERLAND by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2019

State Theatre New Jersey presents the Broadway musical Finding Neverland for three performances on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 8pm, and Saturday, March 23 at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets range from $35-$108.

Photo Flash: First Look At LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At New Line Theatre by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2019

What happens when the son of a middle-aged gay couple brings home the daughter of an arch-conservative politician -- and her parents -- for dinner?

TOTO TALKS! Celebrates Stonewall's 50th And The Wizard Of Oz' 80th by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2019

In honor of Stonewall's 50th Anniversary and the Wizard of Oz' 80th Anniversary, Not in Kansas Productions presents the world premiere of a new play by Randall David Cook; directed by 2x Tony-nominee, Joey McKneely; and featuring Jamison Stern: Toto Talks!

Schimmel Center At Pace University Presents BABY, DREAM YOUR DREAM by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2019

Schimmel Center at Pace University concludes its 2018-19 Cabaret Series with an evening of standards and musical theater selections composed by women titled Baby, Dream Your Dream: The Great Women Songwriters on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased at SchimmelCenter.org, by phone at 212-346-1715, or by visiting the Schimmel Center Box Office at 3 Spruce Street, Manhattan. Box office hours are Tuesday-Saturday, Noon-5pm, and then beginning three hours prior to each performance, through intermission.

Bay Street Theater Announces THE PROMPTER For The 2019 Mainstage Season by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2019

Bay Street Theater is pleased to announce the first show of the 2019 Mainstage Season will be the World Premiere of THE PROMPTER (May 28- June 16) a new comedy by Wade Dooley; directed by Scott Schwartz, Bay Street Theater's Artistic Director. The other two previously announced shows will be the World Premiere of SAFE SPACE, which will now run from June 25 - July 21. This new play is by Alan Fox and will be directed by three-time Tony Award Winner Jack O'Brien (All My Sons, Hairspray, The Coast of Utopia). The third show will be a bold new re-envisioning of Irving Berlin's classic musical ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, (July 30 - August 25) with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Herbert & Dorothy Fields. This production will be directed by Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George, Bay Street's Frost/Nixon). The casts and creative teams will be announced soon. Subscriptions are available by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500 or online at www.baystreet.org.

The Lincoln Center Theater Production Of FALSETTOS Comes To Sacramento by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2019

Jujamcyn Theaters and NETworks Presentations presents the North American Tour of William Finn and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical FALSETTOS.

YANK! Is Coming To Indianapolis by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2019

Theatre has a long history of mirroring social injustice and highlighting deeply personal struggles. While scores of plays illuminating the real-life issues of heterosexuals have been written over the years, the stories of the lives of those in the gay community have often been over-simplified or entirely overlooked.

YANK Comes to Indianapolis by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2019

Theatre has a long history of mirroring social injustice and highlighting deeply personal struggles. While scores of plays illuminating the real-life issues of heterosexuals have been written over the years, the stories of the lives of those in the gay community have often been over-simplified or entirely overlooked.

Jenn Gambatese, Margo Seibert, and More Feature in BABY DREAM YOUR DREAM Concert by Julie Musbach - Feb 28, 2019

Schimmel Center at Pace University concludes its 2018-19 Cabaret Series with an evening of standards and musical theater selections composed by women titled Baby, Dream Your Dream: The Great Women Songwriters on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 7:30pm.

WEST SIDE STORY Comes to Royal Exchange Theatre by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2019

Sarah Frankcom, Royal Exchange Artistic Director, creates a brand-new version of Broadway's biggest musical WEST SIDE STORY for the Royal Exchange Theatre's unique in-the-round stage. Celebrated for her reinterpretations of American classics, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, DEATH OF A SALESMAN and her award-winning production OUR TOWN, she brings a new focus to the gang culture of the iconic Sharks and Jets with new choreography from Aletta Collins and orchestration by Jason Carr. The production runs in the Theatre from 6 April - 25 May.

Cast Announced For Pioneer Theatre Company's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2019

A cast list has been announced for Pioneer Theatre Company's Concert Production of La Cage aux Folles, the beloved gender-bending musical comedy and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical. La Cage aux Folles is the only Broadway musical to win the Tony for Best Revival twice, and is the source material for the hit film The Birdcage. The concert-style production runs just three performances, March 15 and 16, 2019, and is an add-on to PTC's 2018-2019 season.

TOTO TALKS! Celebrates Stonewall's 50th And The Wizard Of Oz' 80th by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2019

In honor of Stonewall's 50th Anniversary and the Wizard of Oz' 80th Anniversary, Not in Kansas Productions presents the world premiere of a new play by Randall David Cook; directed by 2x Tony-nominee, Joey McKneely; and featuring Jamison Stern: Toto Talks!

Off-Broadway Alliance Offers Seminar PUTTING IT TOGETHER: FROM OPTION TO OFFERING TO OPENING by Julie Musbach - Feb 26, 2019

The Off-Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing firms, will hold the next event in its Seminars series focused on the Off-Broadway producing process on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

TOTO TALKS! Celebrates Stonewall's 50th And The Wizard Of Oz' 80th by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2019

In honor of Stonewall's 50th Anniversary and the Wizard of Oz' 80th Anniversary, Not in Kansas Productions presents the world premiere of a new play by Randall David Cook; directed by 2x Tony-nominee, Joey McKneely; and featuring Jamison Stern: Toto Talks!

TOTO TALKS! Celebrates Stonewall's 50th And The Wizard Of Oz' 80th by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2019

In honor of Stonewall's 50th Anniversary and the Wizard of Oz' 80th Anniversary, Not in Kansas Productions presents the world premiere of a new play by Randall David Cook; directed by 2x Tony-nominee, Joey McKneely; and featuring Jamison Stern: Toto Talks!

PIPPIN Returns to Albuquerque For a Limited Run by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2019

After a nine-year hiatus, the Tony-winning Pippin is back with a new production by Landmark Musicals (which presented that 2010 production) in eight performances beginning March 16 at the Rodey Theatre on the University of New Mexico campus.

Photo Flash: A Class Act NY Presents FROM L.A. TO BROADWAY Featuring Lauren 'Coco' Cohn by Julie Musbach - Feb 22, 2019

On Monday February 18, A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, proudly presented "From L.A. to Broadway," a cabaret featuring talented young actors performing songs from Broadway shows that had their origination on the silver screen.

LA JAULA DE LAS LOCAS se despide de Barcelona by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Feb 22, 2019

Este domingo 24 de febrero se despide del Teatre Tivoli de Barcelona uno de los exitos de la temporada, LA JAULA DE LAS LOCAS, que se embarcara en una gira por el pais a partir del proximo mes de septiembre, empezando por Madrid.

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