Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director of Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California and recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, announces full cast for its upcoming production of La Cage aux Folles, directed by Sam Pinkleton (Broadway’s Oh, Mary!), with book by Harvey Fierstein, music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, based on the play by Jean Poiret. Pasadena Playhouse will also offer La Cage 101 – a special 4-part virtual class in the lead up to the extravagant Playhouse production, featuring very special guests Harvey Fierstein, Director Sam Pinkleton (La Cage aux Folles, Oh, Mary!), and Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman. Special 3 Show Musical Package is also now available, including tickets to La Cage aux Folles and tickets to Anything Goes and Follies in Concert at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
The cast of La Cage aux Folles is led by previously announced Cheyenne Jackson (American Horror Story) as Georges and Tony Nominee Kevin Cahoon (Broadway’s Shucked) as Albin.
Joining them are Ryan J. Haddad (The Politician) as Jean-Michel, Shannon Purser (Stranger Things) as Anne, George Salazar (Impeachment: American Crime Story) as Jacob, Michael McDonald (MADtv) as Edouard Dindon/M. Renaud, Nicole Parker (MADtv) as Marie Dindon/Mme. Renaud, El Beh (American Conservatory Theater’s The Wizard of Oz) as Francis, and Shea Diamond (FX’s Pose) as Jacqueline.
The cast is completed by Kay Bebe Queue, Cody Brunelle-Potter, Salina EsTitties, Rhoyle Ivy King, Ellen Soraya Nikbakht, Suni Jade Reid, and Paul Vogt as Les Cagelles.
The full creative team for La Cage aux Folles is rounded out with music direction by Darryl Archibald (Broadway’s Some Like it Hot, Pasadena Playhouse’s A Little Night Music and Jelly’s Last Jam), choreography by Ani Taj (Neon’s The End, Broadway’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812), scenic design by David Zinn (2024 Tony Award winner for Stereophonic, as well as SpongeBob SquarePants and The Humans), costume design by David Reynoso (2024 Tony Award Nominee for Water For Elephants, Obie Award–winning costume designer of Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More and The Burnt City), lighting design by Stacey Derosier (2024 Drama Desk nominee for Uncle Vanya, Obie Award Special Citation for Fat Ham), and sound design by Daniel Erdberg and Ursula Kwong Brown (Jelly’s Last Jam, A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George, Head Over Heels at Pasadena Playhouse). Casting is by Ryan Bernard Tymensky, CSA.
Pasadena Playhouse also invites audiences to join them for the best of times on a 4 week journey in La Cage 101: Behind the Sequins and discover the magic and mayhem of the American classic.
This special 4-part virtual class explores the groundbreaking musical, La Cage aux Folles, in the lead up to the extravagant Playhouse production. Taught by Professor Robert W. Schneider, one of America’s most recognized historians of musical theater and queer culture, and featuring very special guests Harvey Fierstein, Director Sam Pinkleton (La Cage aux Folles, Oh, Mary!), and Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman, this class is perfect for any lifelong learner.
*Class schedule, curriculum, and guests are subject to change.
Beautiful. Bawdy. Bizarre. Welcome to La Cage aux Folles, the hottest drag club in St. Tropez and one of theater’s all-time biggest hits. Immerse yourself in this groundbreaking musical comedy with a heartfelt score by Jerry Herman (Hello, Dolly!, Mame) and a hilarious script by Harvey Fierstein (Torch Song Trilogy). The Tony Award-winning musical comes to life in this all-new Playhouse extravaganza.
“It’s funny, heartwarming and terrific.” – Variety
This production is partially underwritten by our very generous Honorary Producers, The David Lee Foundation, Mary Lou Byrne & Gary W. Kearney, Bill Resnick & Michael J. Stubbs, and Tammi & Lenny Steren.
Tickets and Membership information for La Cage aux Folles are available at pasadenaplayhouse.org, by phone at 626-356-7529, and at the box office at 39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101.
The Playhouse will also offer a special 3 Show Musical Package including tickets to La Cage aux Folles, and 2 special theatrical events at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Two iconic musicals. Two legendary writers. Two extraordinary weekends.
Anything Goes in Concert (January 24 – January 25, 2025)
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton
and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman
Follies in Concert (January 31 – February 1, 2025)
Book by James Goldman
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Anything Goes and Follies in concert at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Two of the most iconic shows in Broadway history featuring some of American musical theater’s most beloved songs performed on back-to-back weekends complete with full orchestras.
Jinkx Monsoon (RuPaul’s Drag Race) stars as Reno Sweeney in Cole Porter’s classic musical romp. And Sondheim is back with his “undeniable classic” (LA Times) full of “some of the most lush ballads [Sondheim] ever composed” (Entertainment Weekly).
The Musical Package is the best way to experience all three of the Playhouse’s musical offerings this Season for just $225 per package. In addition, the Musical Package includes: access to book tickets for Anything Goes and Follies before single tickets go on sale exclusively at ticketmaster.com; an exclusive discount to the Playhouse’s virtual class, La Cage 101: Behind the Sequins; and waived ticket and handling fees. Musical Package Buyers will also have access to discounted tickets to the Playhouse’s spring production of Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks and one new play to be announced. Additional information is available at pasadenaplayhouse.org, by phone at 626-356-7529, and at the box office at 39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101.
