Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway, Opens April 18th, 2010
Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway, Opens April 18th, 2010
EddieVarley
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#1Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway, Opens April 18th, 2010
Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:11pm
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#2re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
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.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Updated On: 8/6/09 at 01:12 PM
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
TalkinLoud
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/3/09
#2re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:12pmI was hoping we'd get this earlier, but that's ok! Very excited for this.
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#3re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:15pmThe story mentions the show is opening at a "Shubert theatre to be announced".
Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop.
#4re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:17pmThis 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.
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#5re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/04
#6re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:26pmThis 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!
#7re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:27pmI love the poster design
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#8re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
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.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#9re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
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!
#10re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
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!
#11re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:39pmI'm excited.
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#12re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
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!
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Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#13re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:53pmI hope they don't take Shrek's place at the Broadway Theatre.
PastorErnst
Broadway Star Joined: 4/20/09
#14re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:53pmEEH! *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.
#15re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 1:54pmThe Broadway is way too big for this production. Though SHREK may not make it through the Winter.
Ed_Mottershead
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/20/05
#16re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:12pmHaving 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.
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#17re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:21pmThis is wonderful news. Y'all are in for a treat. This production is really special.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#18re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:49pmExciting news but what poster design, spider?
#19re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
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?
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#20re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:51pmDo we really need another La Cage revivsl so soon?
#21re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:52pmOMG I am so excited this is official! This season is all about the revivals!
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#22re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:55pmGod, 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.
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#23re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
Posted: 8/6/09 at 3:04pm
Arthur must be sharpening his claws!
Oh, wait...
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#24re: Menier Chocolate Factory's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES To 'Sparkle' On Broadway,
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.
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