La Cage Aux Folles
The hilarious and heartwarming classic
Why see La Cage Aux Folles?
The Best Of Times are now
Outrageously funny, dynamic and joyful, "La Cage" remains one of the most socially relevant musicals since premiering on Broadway in 1983 and its constant revivals ensure that new generations of fans fall in love with it time and time again. Georges and Albin, a happily unmarried gay couple in St Tropez find their lives turned upside down when Georges' son shows up with a fiancee in turn - complete with her uber-conservative family. Don't miss this local production of the classique!
What is the story?
One day Georges' son Jean-Michel appears, to tell his parents that he is getting married. The only problem is that this fiancee's parents are uber-conservative politicians - strictly opposed to drag clubs and homosexuality. Terrified at the prospect of Anne's parents discovering his unusual background, Jean-Michel tries to strongarm the flamboyant Albin (who has acted as mother all these years) into appearing as an uncle instead.
The charade continues with an upset Albin and concerned Georges until an unfortunate sing-along in a restaurant with Anne's family leads them to discover the truth about Jean Michel's family. Can Albin forgive Jean-Michel for being ashamed of him, and will he be able to hold on to Anne? Welcome to La Cage - where nothing is as it seems.
Key Information
Audience
12+
Run Time
Two hours and 20 minutes with one interval
Dates
Finished Oct 26
US Dollars
All prices are presented, and all transactions are processed, in US Dollars (USD)
Creative
Based on the play by Jean Poiret
Written by Harvey Fierstein
Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman
Reviews
Customer reviews
16 reviews, average rating: (4.0 Stars)
Bob Cummings
For Lionel Richie
Richie was fabulous. Mariah Carey, terrible. She
moved like a Zombie and looked BORED. And her
band drowned her out. Maybe that was a good
thing.
Thank the Lord Lionel Richie saved the night. ... Read more
Nancy
Lady Diva Mariah was on hit! But Lionel stole the show!
Miss diva was flawless absolutely amazing
And Lionel was wonderful and funny
Loved every minute ... Read more
Steve Zigamontis
Richie was Oustanding - Mariah was pathetic as usual
What a professional performer Lionel Richie
is still after all these years. Sounded great
and looked like he enjoys entertaining
people. It was well worth enduring the
Mariah set to hear a real legend deliver a
real performance. His music still holds up
today. I took my 8 year old daughter and she
danced the whole night with me. She
wondered what was wrong with "That lady",
re; Carey.
Carey was a joke, a self-parody. Every song
sounds the same, stands around immobile,
and has little range in her voice.
Unfortunately, most Careyites consider
shrieking to be some great talent. The
whole diva shtick with Carey reflects a real
reality tv feel, which is where she belongs. ... Read more
NEWS, TICKETS, THEATRE & MORE
"Broadway and show news straight to your inbox!"
Read how we protect your data .