My La Cage Review (from Monday)

[juice23]

Posted: 12/31/04 at 1:15am

Hey Everyone... I decided I want to write a review on the show...so if you are interested please let me know how i did lol.

Two of my friends and I were in the city just hanging out and decided to see something that was on the TKTS board... well luckily for us La Cage was up there, and something all three of us could agree on.

This production was incredible, and I do not understand why it didnt get RAVE reviews. I thought all the leads were perfect...Mr Davis has a great voice and is a masterful actor. He really was wonderful, I had no clue how talented he was! His "look over there" and "song in the sand" were just beautifully sung and acted...just a great great performance.

I really loved Mr Beach. He acted the role supurbly, and while i do not feel his vocal on I AM WHAT I AM matches the power of Mr Hearn's original, He was definatly suited for the role. His rendition of the song was a highlight for me, and I think he gave a terrific overall performance. His comedic timing is great, and his ZaZa numbers were really entertaining! He was very funny, and also gave a great emotional range throughout the show. I loved him (and he is very nice in person!)

The rest of the cast was terrific... Gavin was in great voice, as were the rest of the leads/ supporting cast. Standout performance by the guy who played Jacob!!! He was really funny!

The Cagelles were the best part of the show. They were funny, and mesmorizing. The things they did blew us away. They have very strong vocals, and the dancing is phenomonal. They really brought you into the showw, and got the energy levels up! Standout by Andy P as the white bird.... it is the coolest dance sequence I have ever seen in a show..... It was really THAT amazing lol. Go see it for that one scene...you wont be disappointed.

I thought the overall design was great. I loved the outdoor set of the street in France... in both daylight and night...it looked beautiful! The Chez Jaqulene (I butchered the spelling sorry lol) was also another beautiful set. The apartment was beautiful as well! Costumes were great!!! Very colorful!

Overall I would give this production an A. I was thoroughly entertained! The cast provide amazing vocals, well acted and heartfelt performaces, and some F***ing incredible dance numbers. I really do not know how you can leave without a smile on your face...and one of those beautiful melodies in your head.

Please ask if you want more clarification on anything! I am happy to revisit my time at La Cage!!! Take care!

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 12/31/04 at 1:17am

Thank you! I thought I was one of the only ones who loved it. I'm seeing it again on the fifth of January and I can't wait. It is incredible!

[juice23]

Posted: 12/31/04 at 1:19am

i did love it.... and didnt find anything less than great (except for audience members around me).

[Mamie]

Posted: 12/31/04 at 8:15am

and I'm seeing it again on 2/3. In fact, I'm traveling to NY just to see this show again. It's incredible.

[Derek]

Posted: 12/31/04 at 9:53am

I thought the exact same way, it was perfect!

[Tommycanuhearme]

Posted: 12/31/04 at 10:02am

Juice23, Glad to hear that you enjoyed the show. From your comments, I take it that you also did some stage dooring? Who did you get to meet? Did you see the evening or matinee performance on Monday?

[TheQuibbler]

Posted: 12/31/04 at 10:10am

"This production was incredible, and I do not understand why it didnt get RAVE reviews."

Neither do I. I loved it.

[little_sally]

Posted: 12/31/04 at 1:52pm

Personally, I thought it was fantastic as well. I couldn't understand why it didn't get rave reviews either. Oh well, to each his own.

[Mythus]

Posted: 12/31/04 at 2:09pm

A thread full of people who love La Cage. This is fab.

*mingles*

[WiCkEd4LyFfE]

Posted: 12/31/04 at 3:08pm

Im going with my whole high school chorus in early March.

[Penalers]

Posted: 12/31/04 at 3:24pm

I think a lot of the criticism and dissapointment in La Cage comes from people wanting it to make a huge political statement because it is about a gay couple. When they realize that it is just a classic Broadway musical they are dissapointed. However, i think that the fact that it is a classic broadway musical about a gay couple makes more of a statement than anything else could. I'm glad you enjoyed the show. It is truly wonderful and should run for years.

[juice23]

Posted: 12/31/04 at 5:15pm

Yes i did stagedoor after (its a real bitch getting out of that theatre lol no way to really get to the door fast!). I met both Gary Beach and Daniel Davis (very very friendly.... im still amazed at how talented and nice they are), Michael Mulheran, the girl who plays anne (i dont have my playbill....im sorry about not knowing their names), the butler jacob, and like 3 or four of the cagelles. We saw many of the other leads but they kinda rushed passed so we got the message and didnt stop them. Gavin didnt come out- but everyone else did, I just didnt get to meet all of them. The people i met were very nice and if you get a chance- ask the cagelles for autographs...it got them very excited that we treated them like stars lol. (In my eyes they are...they kicked ass in the show!) I went to the evening perf. so it was quite cold out lol. take care! LaCage is amazing...

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 12/31/04 at 5:18pm

I am seeing it in march