La Cage Aux Folles
Musical - Revival
Longacre Theatre
- First Preview: April 6, 2010
- Opening Date: April 18, 2010
- Closing Date: May 1, 2011
- Previews: 15
- Performances: 433
Lyrics: Jerry Herman
Music: Jerry Herman
Book: Harvey Fierstein
Synopsis
Jerry Herman's musical, based on the French play of the same name, is the story of a flamboyant gay couple who must pretend to be straight for one night — with one of the men in drag — to dupe the conservative political family of their son's fiancee.
Opening Night Cast
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Kelsey Grammer | Georges |
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Douglas Hodge | Albin |
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Fred Applegate | M. Dindon M. Renaud |
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Veanne Cox | Mme. Renaud Mme. Dindon |
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Chris Hoch | Francis |
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Elena Shaddow | Anne |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Harvey Fierstein | Book |
 |
Jerry Herman | Music |
|
Jerry Herman | Lyrics |
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Terry Johnson | Director |
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Lynne Page | Choreographer |
 |
Tim Shortall | Scenic Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Douglas Hodge | Winner |
| 2010 | Outstanding Choreography | Lynne Page | Nominee |
| 2010 | Outstanding Costume Design | Matthew Wright | Winner |
| 2010 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Terry Johnson | Nominee |
| 2010 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Robin De Jesus | Nominee |
| 2010 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Winner | |
| 2010 | Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical | Jonathan Deans | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Distinguished Revival of a Musical | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Douglas Hodge | Winner |
| 2010 | Outstanding Costume Design | Matthew Wright | Winner |
| 2010 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Terry Johnson | Winner |
| 2010 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Actor in a Musical | Kelsey Grammer | Nominee |
| 2010 | Actor in a Musical | Douglas Hodge | Winner |
| 2010 | Choreography | Lynne Page | Nominee |
| 2010 | Costume Design of a Musical | Matthew Wright | Nominee |
| 2010 | Direction of a Musical | Terry Johnson | Winner |
| 2010 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Robin De Jesus | Nominee |
| 2010 | Lighting Design of a Musical | Nick Richings | Nominee |
| 2010 | Orchestrations | Jason Carr | Nominee |
| 2010 | Revival of a Musical | Winner | |
| 2010 | Scenic Design of a Musical | Tim Shortall | Nominee |
| 2010 | Sound Design of a Musical | Jonathan Deans | Nominee |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| May 1, 2011 | 49 | $361,908 $906,512 |
-$118,032 | $70.37 $250.00 |
5143 1057 |
8 0 |
60.82% | -20.49% |
| Apr. 24, 2011 | 48 | $479,940 $906,512 |
$202,238 | $69.80 $250.00 |
6876 1057 |
8 0 |
81.31% | 27.18% |
| Apr. 17, 2011 | 47 | $277,702 $906,512 |
-$11,890 | $60.67 $250.00 |
4577 1057 |
8 0 |
54.13% | 5.90% |
| Apr. 10, 2011 | 46 | $289,592 $906,512 |
- | $71.01 $250.00 |
4078 1057 |
8 0 |
48.23% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,409,142 $3,626,048 |
$67.96 | 20674 33824 |
32 0 |
61.12 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$29,057,813 $50,918,500 |
$83.12 $250.00 |
347661 473256 |
433 15 |
73.46 % | |||
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