la cage aux folles || april 28 - may 21, 2023
Book by Harvey Fierstein; Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman. Based on the play by Jean Poiret
Georges and Albin, two men partnered for 20 years, are surprised when Georges' son announces his engagement to the daughter of a bigoted politician. Complicating the situation is the family business: a drag nightclub where Albin is the star. Georges agrees to masquerade as "normal" to meet the new in-laws, but Albin has other plans - with hilarious results.
Performance Dates and Times
Friday, April 28 at 7:30 P.M. - Opening Night Party
Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, April 30 at 2:00 P.M.
Friday, May 5 at 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, May 6 at 2:00 P.M.
Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 P.M. - Open-Captioned / Audio-Described
Friday, May 12 at 2:00 P.M (Open-Captioned) & 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, May 14 at 2:00 P.M.
Monday, May 15 at 7:30 P.M. - Pay-What-You-Can
Friday, May 19 at 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, May 20 at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, May 21 at 2:00 P.M. - ASL-Interpreted
Know before you go
Location
All performances are held at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center: 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Free parking is available in the lot surrounding the theatre.
RUN TIME
The show runs 2 hours and 30 minutes including one 15-minute intermission.
CONTENT advisory & AGE RECOMMENDATION
This show has flashing lights, loud noises & music, mature language & situations, and the use of live whip cracks. Actors move through the aisles and there are moments of audience interaction. The production will be best enjoyed by those aged 13+.
No children under 7 are admitted to the theatre for this production; all attendees must have a ticket (no “babes in arms.”).
ACCESSIBILITY
ASL-interpreted, audio-described, and open-captioned performances are available on select dates. LEARN MORE HERE.
There will no longer be a sensory-friendly performance of La Cage aux Folles on Saturday May 6. Due to the intricate design and nature of the show, we do not feel we are able to offer appropriate accommodations. Thank you for your understanding.
CAST
Doug Anderson: Georges
Bridget Benson: Ensemble, u/s Jacqueline & Marie Dindon
Sydney Burroughs: Ensemble
Laini Devin: Ensemble, u/s Anne
Nick Finken: Jacob
Ron Giroux: Francis
Kayla Hambek: Jacqueline
Carter Hoffer: Ensemble/Hanna, u/s Francis
Sage Hovet: Ensemble, Dance Captain
Hann Paulsen: Ensemble
Kate Piering: Anne
Carrie Prun: Ensemble
Joe Rux: Albin
Patrick Sheehy: Dindon
Samuel Verdick: Jean-Michel
Nicole Wood: Marie Dindon
ARTISTIC & Production team
Joe LaForte: Director
Wesley Frye: Music Director
Jenessa Iverson: Choreographer
Kelley Yount: Stage Manager
Rick Thompson: Assistant Stage Manager
Alyssa Kraft: Lighting Designer
Brady Whitcomb: Scenic Designer
Jac Fatale: Costume Designer
Sarah Christenson: Associate Costume Designer
Vicky Erickson: Props Designer
Nathaniel Glewwe: Sound Designer
Brendan Nelson Finn: Wig & Makeup Designer
Elena Glass: Intimacy Coordinator
Dave Pust: Technical Director
Steve Mizuno: Assistant Technical Director/Head Run Crew
Meg Lesch, Isabelle Stene: Backstage Crew
Jess Yates: Production Coordinator
Cameron Becker, Jarod Bendele, Marissa Frye, Isaac Mayhew, Marshall Yoes: Musicians
Nina Rosenfeld: FOH Support