The critically acclaimed production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, winner of three 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical will play the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for a limited 2 week engagement July 10 - 22, 2012. Starring as Georges will be film and television star George Hamilton and two-time Tony Award nominee and Broadway veteran Christopher Sieber will make his road debut in the role of Albin.
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 fiancee'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!
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).
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.
George Hamilton (Georges) is everything Hollywood we know and love-dashing, debonair, and full of tenacity. Vincent Minelli's Home from the Hill sparked Mr. Hamilton's career, and 51 years later, he has illuminated every aspect of the entertainment industry. Best known for his silver screen work in Light in the Piazza; The Victors; Your Cheatin' Heart; The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing; Love at First Bite; Zorro, the Gay Blade; The Godfather: Part III; Woody Allen's Hollywood Ending; Doc Hollywood; and Crocodile Dundee. Television appearances include Dynasty, Columbo, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Dancing with the Stars. He has produced five feature films including My One and Only, based loosely on his life story, and is the author of two books, Don't Mind If I Do and Life's Little Pleasures. He has also appeared in the Broadway smash hit Chicago three times as "Billy Flynn." His achievements have garnered much praise, two best-sellers, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a Golden Globe. Hamilton's infectious vigor and verve permeate all his endeavors and keep him living life to its fullest!
Christopher Sieber (Albin) received a Tony nomination for his performance in Shrek and Spamalot. Sieber's Broadway credits also include Chicago, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast, Triumph of Love and A Christmas Carol. His other New York stage credits include Off-Broadway's The Kid, Avow and The Boys in the Band. His television and film credits include "Morning Glory," "Pushing Daisies," "Johnny and the Sprites," "See You in September," "It's All Relative," "Two of a Kind," "Sex and the City," "Ed," "Guiding Light," "All My Children" and Another World."
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES features music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the play by Jean Poiret. This production will feature the work of the entire Broadway revival creative team including director Terry Johnson, who won a 2010 Tony Award for his LA CAGE direction, choreographer Lynne Page, set designer Tim Shortall, costume designer Matthew Wright, lighting designer Nick Richings, sound designer Jonathan Deans and orchestrator/musical supervisor Jason Carr.