La Cage aux Folles

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"La Cage aux Folles" is a beloved musical with a book by Harvey Fierstein and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. The show is based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret. The musical first premiered on Broadway in 1983 and became an immediate hit. "La Cage aux Folles" is celebrated for its heartwarming and funny story, as well as its groundbreaking portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters. The show features some memorable songs, including "I Am What I Am," a powerful anthem of self-acceptance sung by Albin/Zaza. The original Broadway production won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and went on to have successful runs in the West End and around the world. There have been numerous revivals and adaptations of the musical, solidifying its status as a classic in the musical theater canon. "La Cage aux Folles" continues to be celebrated for its joyous celebration of love and individuality, making it a timeless and relevant piece of musical theater.}

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Genre: Musical Comedy

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"La Cage aux Folles" is a beloved musical with a book by Harvey Fierstein and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. The show is based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret. The musical first premiered on Broadway in 1983 and became an immediate hit. "La Cage aux Folles" is celebrated for its heartwarming and funny story, as well as its groundbreaking portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters. The show features some memorable songs, including "I Am What I Am," a powerful anthem of self-acceptance sung by Albin/Zaza. The original Broadway production won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and went on to have successful runs in the West End and around the world. There have been numerous revivals and adaptations of the musical, solidifying its status as a classic in the musical theater canon. "La Cage aux Folles" continues to be celebrated for its joyous celebration of love and individuality, making it a timeless and relevant piece of musical theater.}

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Later Contributors

There are no known writers who contributed to revisions, etc. following the original production.
Genre: Musical Comedy

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Based on the 1973 play of the same name by Jean Poiret.

Synopsis

Georges and his longtime partner Albin are the owners of La Cage aux Folles, a popular drag nightclub in Saint-Tropez. Albin is also the club's leading performer in his guise as the glamorous chanteuse Zaza. When Georges' son, Jean-Michel, who has been raised by Albin and Georges, brings his fiancée's conservative parents home to meet the family, Albin is asked to temporarily disappear, leading to crisis but finally to a happy ending.

Trivia & History

In various places online, it is stated that Frank Sinatra owned the film rights for La Cage aux Folles, but this is incorrect. Sinatra was sought by Cannon Films and Cannon producer Menahem Golan to play Georges in a film version, and Sinatra was reportedly signed for the film, but it was Cannon that had the film rights, not Sinatra.

It was reported in the press that Sinatra was enthusiastic about the project. He was reported to have approached first Jack Lemmon and then Dudley Moore about playing Albin, but neither actor was interested.

Golan wanted to direct the film as well as produce it. Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein had veto rights over the director, and they exercised those rights.

It was then reported that Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas might star in a film version to be produced by Cannon but not directed by Golan, but that, of course, did not happen either.

Other Titles

  • La Jaula de las Locas (Spanish title)

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