A man stands centre stage wearing a brown and gold suit jacket with orange swim shorts. Six drag performers around him wear 70s period brightly coloured bathing suits and swim caps with inflatable flamingo floaties around their waist. They pose with one arm outstretched and one leg lifted, as a flamingo.

On the left, seated in a pink chair is an older, White man in a 70’s outfit who kindly rubs the head of a young, White man sitting next to him on his right, on the floor. The young man looks out to audience wistfully.

Two, older, White men sitting together on stage with a small café table between them. On the table are two glasses of wine. The man on the left is dressed in a white jacket with an open shirt with a large fly collar. The man on the right sits in a summery outfit that includes white pants and a light-coloured hat.

Many people singing and are dressed in 70s period clothing. They either have their arms outstretched, hold hands, or have their arms around each other.

Avon Theatre

May 6 – November 16 |

Opens May 31

Musical

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

Book by Harvey Fierstein

Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman

Based on the play by Jean Poiret

Directed by Thom Allison

Choreographed by Cameron Carver

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Please note: This musical is presented in English

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“WE FACE LIFE WITH A LITTLE GUTS AND LOTS OF GLITTER…”

Georges, the manager of a drag club in St. Tropez, decides to “play it straight” when his son arrives with his fiancé and her ultra-conservative parents. Albin, the club’s star performer and romantic partner to Georges, is dubious about the plan. The ensuing clash unravels truth and consequences with heartwarming grace. Gorgeous and funny, La Cage aux Folles has been delighting audiences since its Broadway première in 1983, when it won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Fans of the Oscar-nominated film The Birdcage (inspired by the French play the musical takes its name and inspiration from) will rejoice in seeing familiar characters on the stage!

“Delightful” – The New York Times

“Bursts of pure joy” – Postmedia

“A feel-good show for the whole family” – The Globe and Mail

Runtime:

Two hours and 52 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission*
*Please note that all run times are approximate

Resources:

La Cage aux Folles Study Guide

CAST & CREATIVE

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PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

A suave older, White man seated on a zebra printed sofa. He is wearing a glittery jacket, and open pink shirt with a large fly collar and has two gold necklaces around his neck.

Sean Arbuckle in La Cage aux Folles, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Two men sitting together in a living room. On the left, seated in a pink chair is an older, White man in a 70’s outfit who kindly rubs the head of a young, White man sitting next to him on his right, on the floor.

Sean Arbuckle (left) and James Daly in La Cage aux Folles, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Sean Arbuckle (left) and Steve Ross in La Cage aux Folles, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Two people singing with an audience of dining guests in the background. Centre stage and on the left, a White woman is dressed in a pink and blue patterned suit-skirt. A Black woman on the right and wears a halter maxi-dress that is black and purple.

Steve Ross (left) and Starr Domingue in La Cage aux Folles, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

A drag performer standing centre stage with a stage curtain behind her in the background. The drag performer is an Older, White man dressed in a long, white fur coat that trails the performer. The coat covers a shimmering, gold dress the performer wears underneath.

Steve Ross in La Cage aux Folles, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Seven people stand facing centre stage. They all wear 70s period clothing. There are lights framing the stage.

Members of the company in La Cage aux Folles, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Two people dining. A woman on the left wears an orange patterned blouse and looks eager. A man on the right wears a three-piece suit and appears pleased.

Sara-Jeanne Hosie (front-left) and Juan Chioran (front-right) with Alexandra Gratton (back-left) and Kevin ‘Koovy’ McLachlan in La Cage aux Folles, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Seven people in the middle of a musical number. Centre stage, stands a man wearing a white and pink suit and black pants. Around him are six drag performers wearing glitter dresses, boas, and feathered caps.

Sean Arbuckle (centre) with from left: Josh Doig, Jordan Goodridge, David Andrew Reid, Eric Abel, David Ball and George Absi in La Cage aux Folles, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

From left: David Andrew Reid, Eric Abel, Josh Doig, Sean Arbuckle, Jordan Goodridge, David Ball and George Absi in La Cage aux Folles, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Drag performers wearing blue metallic mini-dresses. They hold blue feather fans to resemble a peacock with its feathers open. The performer in the centre wears a blue mask.

Jordan Goodridge (front) with from left: George Absi, David Andrew Reid, Josh Doig, Eric Abel and David Ball in La Cage aux Folles, 2024. Photography by David Hou.