Based on a French film by Jean Poiret by the same name, as well as the inspiration for the 1996 hit film The Birdcage, La Cage aux Folles is a boisterous and uplifting celebration of family values. The musical tells the story of Albin and Georges, two middle-aged partners who run a drag nightclub in St. Tropez. Their outrageously resplendent peace turns to mayhem when their son announces that he is getting married -- to the daughter of a local morals crusader! The original Broadway production received six Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
| 1983 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1986 | West End |
London Production West End |
| 1987 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 2004 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2006 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 2008 | West End |
West End Transfer West End |
| 2010 | Broadway |
Broadway Transfer Broadway |
| 2011 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 2023 | West End |
West End |
| 2026 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Choreography | Jerry Mitchell |
| 2005 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Costume Design | William Ivey Long |
| 2005 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | La Cage aux Folles |
| 2005 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Jerry Mitchell |
| 2005 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Costume Design | William Ivey Long |
| 2005 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | 0 |
| 2005 | The Hewes Awards | Costume Design | William Ivey Long |
| 2005 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Jerry Mitchell |
| 2005 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design of a Musical | William Ivey Long |
| 2005 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Gary Beach |
| 2005 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Martin Richards |
| 2005 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Terry Allen Kramer |
| 2005 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Kenneth D. Greenblatt |
| 2005 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Clear Channel Entertainment |
| 2005 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | James L. Nederlander |
| 2004 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Jerry Mitchell |
| 2004 | Drama Desk Awards | Revival of a Musical | La Cage aux Folles |
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