La Cage aux Folles Previews Will Begin Nov. 11

By Kenneth Jones
25 Oct 2004

The new Broadway production of Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein's La Cage aux Folles will begin Nov. 11, a day later than previously announced, at the Marquis Theatre.

The Jerry Zaks-directed production of the 1983 show by Jerry Herman (songs) and Harvey Fierstein (libretto) will open (as planned) Dec. 9.

Tickets range $25-$100, and are available through Ticketmaster.com at (212) 307-4100.

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The production will be set in present-day, not in the 1980s, when the musical first appeared. Gary Beach and Daniel Davis star.

Based on a French film and play by Jean Poiret, La Cage, according to production notes, "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!"

For more information visit www.lacage.com.