La Cage aux Folles at Signature Theatre

La Cage aux Folles

Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell Avenue Arlington

A boisterous and vibrant portrait of love in a nontraditional family, La Cage aux Folles has been one of Broadway's biggest hits for more than 30 years, earning six Tony Awards along the way, including Best Musical and Best Revival. This heart-warming musical comedy invites you into the lives of Georges and his partner Albin, who plays female impersonator Zaza at the couple's popular St. Tropez drag nightclub. Problems arise when Georges' 25-year-old son comes home with his fiancée and her conservative parents -- and the couple's family dynamic gets turned hilariously upside down. Written by Harvey Fierstein (Newsies, Kinky Boots), this musical smash features Jerry Herman's beloved score, which includes "The Best of Times is Now" and "I Am What I Am." Get in on the fun as La Cage aux Folles closes out the Signature Theatre season with a bang.

Thru - Jul 10, 2016

Price: $40-$100

Box Office: 703-820-9771

www.sigtheatre.org/events/2015-16/lacage

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La Cage aux Folles Reviews

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Washington Post - Highly Recommended

"..."La Cage" is another impressive bit of handiwork from Gardiner, who was responsible for Signature's sensational revival this past winter of "West Side Story." Buoyant and sleek, this incarnation of Herman and Fierstein's musical also allows us to reflect on the more serious implications of the story. If Signature can accomplish this with a musical that on other occasions has seemed merely politically correct and frilly, there is no telling what else this company can do."

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- Peter Marks

DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

"...What is a family? Is it all about biology or does it have much more to do with love? Surely, it's the latter, and this lesson has never been more sensitively, humorously, and colorfully presented than in Signature Theatre's spectacular production of La Cage aux Folles."

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- Paul M. Bessel And Barbara Braswell

Talkin Broadway - Highly Recommended

"...Bobby Smith's stunning star turn as Albin-and the character's alter ego, the drag star Zaza-is the biggest news about the gorgeous production of La Cage aux Folles now in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre in Arlington, Virginia. The two-time Helen Hayes Award honoree has been doing fine work in the Washington area for years, but this is his first opportunity to demonstrate that he can carry an entire glitzy show on his shoulders."

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- Susan Berlin

MD Theatre Guide - Highly Recommended

"...Overall this La Cage aux Folles is one to see. Bobby Smith's performance will leave you spellbound and the work of Herman and Fierstein is as good as ever. Sing "Laaaa DA DA Daaaa" and get yourself some tickets before the show becomes a forgotten yesterday."

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- Elliot Lanes

Theatre Bloom - Highly Recommended

"...Take a deep breath, open your eyes, you have arrived at La Cage Aux Folles. Signature Theatre does its utmost to deliver this ravishing, sensual, fabulous musical Directed by Matthew Gardiner with Musical Direction by Darius Smith, and succeeds making it the show of their season, which is saying something considering just how many smashing productions they’ve managed this year. Legend has told and rumor has promised this zesty, thrilling performance would dazzle theatergoers of Washington DC and there are simply not enough words to properly praise the nearly perfect production as it titillates audiences right to the edges of their chairs! And now? On with the extravaganza!"

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- Amanda Gunther

DCTheatreScene - Highly Recommended

"...Director and choreographer Matthew Gardiner does not reinvent the classic show.He looks for no gimmicks, just to put his stamp on the production. Gardiner trusts the material, finds the humanity in the characters and allows his performers to soar with the material. He can now add La Cage to his list of homeruns."

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- Jeffrey Walker

BroadwayWorld - Highly Recommended

"...As with most familiar rom-coms and well-known shows in the musical canon, every plot twist in LA CAGE is obvious before it plays out, but that's not the point. The sparkling cast provides solid entertainment, and the heartfelt storyline is a classic for a reason. Like ostrich plumes and Shalimar, it may be gaudy, but it never goes out of style."

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- Barbara Johnson