It's Official: Kelsey Grammer to Make Broadway Musical Debut in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 11-30-2009, 02:23 PM

Five-time Emmy Award-winning star Kelsey Grammer will make his Broadway musical debut opposite Olivier Award-winner Douglas Hodge in the Tony Award and Oliver Award-winning musical comedy, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. The acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory production that dazzled London will begin previews on April 6, 2010 and open on April 18, 2010 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street).

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES features music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the play by Jean Poiret. This freshly reconceived production is choreographed by Lynne Page and directed by Terry Johnson. Rehearsals will begin on Monday, March 1.

"I had a wonderful experience playing Henry Higgins in the New York Philharmonic's My Fair Lady in 2007, which made me long to perform in a musical on Broadway," Grammer commented. "Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein's wonderfully funny and touching show is about being true to yourself and the challenges you face as a parent, as a spouse and as a family. I cannot wait to work with Douglas Hodge and to sing these magnificent songs every night."

Grammer will play Georges, the owner/emcee of the St. Tropez nightclub where his partner, Albin (Hodge), stars as the drag queen headliner, Zaza. Grammer has previously appeared on Broadway in Macbeth and Othello, but LA CAGE AUX FOLLES will mark his Broadway musical debut. Grammer's musical credits include the title role in Sweeney Todd at LA's Reprise Series and Henry Higgins in the New York Philharmonic's critically acclaimed My Fair Lady. His Off-Broadway roles include Sunday in the Park with George (Playwrights Horizons), Plenty (Public), A Month in the Country (Roundabout) and Quartermaine's Terms. His regional credits include Lucio in Measure for Measure and the title role of Richard II at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article...olles_20010101

Scoobiedoo30 · 11-30-2009, 04:45 PM

Good Luck Kelsey

ekkostar · 12-01-2009, 10:22 PM

I wish I could afford to go see this. Alas, I'll probably have to wait and buy the cast recording when it comes out instead.

Marvo301 · 12-01-2009, 10:29 PM

So this is what happens to actors whose sitcom bombs out. They go to Broadway! Congratulations Kelsey!

11-30-2009, 02:23 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	It's Official: Kelsey Grammer to Make Broadway Musical Debut in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES! Five-time Emmy Award-winning star Kelsey Grammer will make his Broadway musical debut opposite Olivier Award-winner Douglas Hodge in the Tony Award and Oliver Award-winning musical comedy, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. The acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory production that dazzled London will begin previews on April 6, 2010 and open on April 18, 2010 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). LA CAGE AUX FOLLES features music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the play by Jean Poiret. This freshly reconceived production is choreographed by Lynne Page and directed by Terry Johnson. Rehearsals will begin on Monday, March 1. "I had a wonderful experience playing Henry Higgins in the New York Philharmonic's My Fair Lady in 2007, which made me long to perform in a musical on Broadway," Grammer commented. "Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein's wonderfully funny and touching show is about being true to yourself and the challenges you face as a parent, as a spouse and as a family. I cannot wait to work with Douglas Hodge and to sing these magnificent songs every night." Grammer will play Georges, the owner/emcee of the St. Tropez nightclub where his partner, Albin (Hodge), stars as the drag queen headliner, Zaza. Grammer has previously appeared on Broadway in Macbeth and Othello, but LA CAGE AUX FOLLES will mark his Broadway musical debut. Grammer's musical credits include the title role in Sweeney Todd at LA's Reprise Series and Henry Higgins in the New York Philharmonic's critically acclaimed My Fair Lady. His Off-Broadway roles include Sunday in the Park with George (Playwrights Horizons), Plenty (Public), A Month in the Country (Roundabout) and Quartermaine's Terms. His regional credits include Lucio in Measure for Measure and the title role of Richard II at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. http://www.broadwayworld.com/article...olles_20010101
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Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Good Luck Kelsey
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ekkostar Coffee, Tea & Larroquette! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 1,077	I wish I could afford to go see this. Alas, I'll probably have to wait and buy the cast recording when it comes out instead.
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,450	So this is what happens to actors whose sitcom bombs out. They go to Broadway! Congratulations Kelsey!
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