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LA CAGE AUX FOLLES CLOSES MAJESTIC
THEATER'S 20th ANNIVERSARY SEASON

APRIL 13 - MAY 28

The Majestic Theater in West Springfield will conclude its 20th Anniversary Season with the Tony Award-winning
musical "La Cage aux Folles, written by Jerry Herman and Havey Fierstein, April 13 through May 28.

The play, which won Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book for its original 1983 Broadway

production, tells the story of Georges, his longtime romantic partner Albin, and the complications that arise when

Georges' son Jean-Michel comes home to announce that he is engaged to Anne, a young woman whose father is

head of the "Tradition, Family and Morality Party." Georges is the manager and master of ceremonies of the Saint-

Tropez drag nightclub La Cage aux Folles, where Albin is the star attraction. Anne's conservative parents are led to

believe that Georges is a retired diplomat, and their plan to visit their daughter's future in-laws creates havoc. "La Cage

aux Folles," which inspired the hit movie "The Birdcage," is in turns heartwarming and riotously funny, ultimately

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Cast members include Majestic veterans Ben Ashley (Georges), Luis Manzi (Albin), Josiah Durham (Jean-Michel),

56Christine St. Amant-Greene (Marie Dindon), Walter Mantani (Dindon), Lori Efford (Jacqueline) and Freddie Marion
(Renaud). Also appearing will be Doug Lebelle (Jacob), Jackie Mishol (Anne), Luke Smith (Francis), Rich Vaden
(Chantel), Tomm Knightlee (Hanna), Ian Weber (Phaedra), Steven Sands (Babette), Michael Garcia (Bitelle) and
Gregorio Malonte (Angelique).

Danny Eaton, producing director at the Majestic, will direct the show. Mitch Chakour will serve as musical director.
Greg Trochlil is the set designer and Dan Rist is lighting designer. Costume designer is Dawn McKay and Tony Isham
is costume consultant. The choreography is by Stacy Ashley and sound design is by Justin LeTellier. Stephen Pettit is
production stage manager.

Ticket for the play range from $26-$33 and are available by calling or visiting the box office during its hours of
operation, which are Monday through Friday 10am - 5pm and Saturday 10am - 1pm. The phone number is (413)
747-7797.

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