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"La Cage aux Folles" is a 1983 Broadway musical with a book by Harvey Fierstein and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. Based on a 1973 French play, it tells the story of a gay couple running a Saint-Tropez drag nightclub and was the first hit Broadway musical to center on a homosexual relationship. The production was a critical and commercial success, winning six Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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What is La Cage aux Folles about?
La Cage aux Folles follows a gay couple, Georges and Albin, who run a drag nightclub in Saint-Tropez. A family crisis forces them to deal with respectability, identity, and the pressure to hide their relationship.
Who wrote the Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles?
Harvey Fierstein wrote the book, while Jerry Herman wrote the music and lyrics. The 1983 Broadway musical was based on Jean Poiret's 1973 French play.
Why is La Cage aux Folles important in Broadway history?
It was the first major Broadway musical centered on a homosexual couple. Its success brought a gay relationship and drag performance into the center of a mainstream Broadway production in 1983.
Is La Cage the same show as La Cage aux Folles?
La Cage is a shortened name for La Cage aux Folles, the 1983 Broadway musical. It should not be confused with unrelated productions that use the phrase "La Cage" without the Saint-Tropez story.
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