La Cage aux Folles (Musical)

Does Cyrano de Bergerac Win By A Nose?

Let's not consider this a full-fledged review of the Cyrano de Bergerac re-mounting on Broadway, just my rather nasal musings about it. The star of this production, directed by Jamie Lloyd from a translation by Ranjit Bolt, is definitely the nose. It's more elaborate than in past versions--bigger, ... More >>

Drag Performer Says La Cage Was Aux Foul

​ Vodka Stinger--the tempestuous siren from Wednesday nights at Pieces--actually caught Broadway's La Cage aux Folles revival costarring Jeffrey Tambor, before Tambor quit beause he basically froze in front of the audience like Elaine Stritch's margarita glass. Here is Vodka's hilarious firs ... More >>

Drag Takes Over Broadway!

​The Great White Way has become the the Great White Gay, with heels on! Next month, the great Harvey Fierstein will take over the role of Albin in La Cage aux Folles (the show he wrote the book for), and Wilson Jermaine Heredia, who once donned drag for Rent, will play the cross-dressing maid ... More >>

Kelsey Grammer Family Values

Kelsey Grammer wants you pregnant. ​ Kelsey Grammer is a conservative Republican (though he has arguably OK views on gay marriage that have coincided with his appearance in Broadway's La Cage aux Folles). And he has some interesting family values of his own, it turns out.

'Secrets of the Trade' Asks a Lot, But Doesn't Tell Much

Primary Stages mounts Jonathan Tolins's new theater-centric play

Water Sports Come to Broadway!

New Lips, old musicals, other stuff and Nunsense

My Final Tony Award Predictions

​Here they are, boys! Here they are, world! Here's predictions! Best Musical: Memphis. Though I pray I'm wrong and it's Fela! Play: Red. Though I'm actually rooting for Next Fall

Broadway Star Makes AIDS and Jesus Funny!

The Limelight's born again, and so am I

2010 Tonys: Nominations Announced, Big on Idiot Material

​The 2010 Tony nominations are out, and the yearly ceremony that becomes more and more designed to persuade people from anywhere but New York City to spend money on theater is soon to follow. The idea behind the Tonys is simply to get Broadway to appeal to the rest of America in a big, fancy ... More >>

My Tony Nomination Predictions!

​In case you live for the nominations like I do (and by the way, they'll be announced tomorrow morning), here are my guesses. Disclaimer: I'm at a disadvantage. I actually saw the shows!

The Duchess of York Speaks Out About the Queen

Living high with Sondheim. Other heroes include Sean Hayes, Denzel. On the other hand, Kelsey Grammer . . .

Promenade Glimmered Briefly; La Cage aux Folles and Million Dollar Quartet Just Glare

Anderson Cooper Vs. Dr. Death

Fun with assisted suicide. Plus: Puffy Combs on the craft of acting?

Is Elvis Rolling in his Grave?

The Addams Family: ghoulish turns into goulash. Get it?At least other nightlife isn't such torture.

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Why the Caged Bird Sings

A musical that's not a groundbreaker can still have some fun left when it's old and gay

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