Theater Review: La Cage Aux Folles

PegasusNews.com – By John Garcia of The Column

When: Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, 8 p.m.
Where: ONSTAGE Trinity Arts Theater, 2819 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford
Cost: $10 – $15
Age limit: 13+

La Cage Aux Folles was the first musical that I ever saw on Broadway (might explain my addiction to glitter). The entire original cast was still intact as I sat there in my orchestra seat completely overwhelmed by the glitz, excitement, glamor, and those jaw-dropping costumes. Not to mention Jerry Herman’s score, which I think is much superior to any of his other musicals. In 2004, it was revived for Broadway again, and I immediately made a trip to the Big Apple just to see it again. The sets and costumes were yet again mouth-wateringly beautiful, the Cagelles were sexy & hot, and the cast was impeccable.