Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway, Opens April 18th, 2010

[EddieVarley]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:11pm

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[somethingwicked]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:12pm

It's unfortunate that the rumors of Sonia Freedman wanting The Circle in the Square didn't come to be.

It really is the perfect house for this exquisite production.

Considering the show's going into a Shubert house, I'd presume the earlier talk of it following OLEANNA at The Golden may now turn out to be true.

Updated On: 8/6/09 at 01:12 PM

[TalkinLoud]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:12pm

I was hoping we'd get this earlier, but that's ok! Very excited for this.

[Smaxie]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:15pm

The story mentions the show is opening at a "Shubert theatre to be announced".

[allofmylife]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:17pm

This is joyous news. The Mernier Chocolat Factory production was a winner. And it's a thumb in the nose to the godawful production of "Guys and Dolls" that rightfully died on Broadway recently. What a missed opportunity. They should have brought Ewan McGreggor and the Donmar production over instead.

[Sauja]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:25pm

Isn't Oleanna an open run? I feel like there are a handful of other Shubert houses that are actually available (or will be come April). The Jacobs? Cort? Lyceum? Longacre? They're all large than the Golden or Circle in the Square, but still relatively intimate.

In any case, much as I disliked the last revival, I'm excited to see the show again. Particularly if this version lives up to its hype.

[sally1112]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:26pm

This is def going on my must-see list, but is it too soon for this revial? I am wishing this show the besst of luck!

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:27pm

I love the poster design

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:28pm

They're currently selling tickets to OLEANNA through March 7th.

Because both Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles work relatively consistently in film, I presume the show will only run through then.

[Mark_E]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:28pm

Guys and Gals, you are all in for a treat with this one!

Have seen this production 3 times in London now (once with Hodge) and it truely is musical theatre at its best. Hope it has a very successful run across the pond!

[SingingCats]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:31pm

Saw this production in London last Spring before it hit the West End and was still playing at the Menier Chocolate Factory itself.

It was a fantastic production, and great to see in such an intimate venue. Can't wait to see it again here!

[BwayBoundJoe]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:39pm

I'm excited.

[Elke]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:44pm

Oh this is fantastic news! I saw it just a few weeks ago with Roger Allam and Philip Quast. I loved it!

Ben Brantley was at the same performance and he seemed to have a very good time (my friend and I heard him mentioning the words 'ideal' and 'perfect' on his way out).

This one's a winner!

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:53pm

I hope they don't take Shrek's place at the Broadway Theatre.

[PastorErnst]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:53pm

EEH! *claps hands* I could not be more excited for this transfer to Broadway. I missed the 2004 revival and will make sure I don't miss this one. I hope it's as good as everyone says it is.

[ljay889]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:54pm

The Broadway is way too big for this production. Though SHREK may not make it through the Winter.

[Ed_Mottershead]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:12pm

Having seen the original several times and then being disappointed (to put it mildly) with the recent revival, I'm really glad to have the opportunity to see a re-vitalized production. It will be interesting to see how this plays out during Tony time. Once again, La Cage will be competing against a Sondheim show (A Little Night Music). Will lightning strike again as it did in 1984 (La Cage versus Sunday in the Park)? The fact that that dreadful last production won, basically because there just wasn't that much competition, may work against its winning for Best Revival this go round. But the Musical Revival category is steaming up already.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:21pm

This is wonderful news. Y'all are in for a treat. This production is really special.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:49pm

Exciting news but what poster design, spider?

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:51pm

I don't care for LA CAGE at all, but everyone has been saying so many good things about this production and about Doug Hodge (whose Nathan Detroit was a perfect match to Jane Krakowski's Miss Adelaide) that even I'm looking forward to it. Wonder what theatre it will take. I imagine the Golden is the most appropriate house?
Is Hodge the only one transferring?

[amanda3]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:51pm

Do we really need another La Cage revivsl so soon?

[BroadwayBound062]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:52pm

OMG I am so excited this is official! This season is all about the revivals!

[Roscoe]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:55pm

God, I just couldn't care less. A terribly dated story, a terribly dated score, a terrible book, and a new production from the folks who botched SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE a couple of years back. I'll save my money.

[Pgenre]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 3:04pm

Arthur must be sharpening his claws!

Oh, wait...

P

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 3:07pm

"OMG I am so excited this is official! This season is all about the revivals!"

Sadly EVERY season is all about the revivals since nothing new and notable is hardly ever produced anymore.