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Indeed, any “La Cage aux Folles” will rise or fall with its casting of the leading characters of Georges and Albin, so the Goodspeed Opera House is very fortunate to have two superb actors in these roles. What makes this production of “La Cage aux Folles” such a winner is that it is both lavishly staged and also blessed with a flawless cast.

For a laughter-filled, melodic, and spectacular evening of theatre, I doubt that you could do better than Goodspeed Opera House’s production of “La Cage aux Folles.” Still, from top to bottom, this cast shines, so everyone works on the same high level. This current staging of “La Cage” also features a dynamite company of actors, including an especially grand and glorious performance by Jamison Stern as the character of Albin. With dazzling costumes by Michael McDonald and wonderful set design by Michael Schweikardt, this production looks so luscious that you almost want to have it for dessert.

I have seen many productions of “La Cage” over the years (including both Broadway revivals) and I have to confess that this musical has never seemed as delicious as it is in this current staging at the Goodspeed Opera House, under the ideal direction of the estimable Rob Ruggiero. With a book by Harvey Fierstein and a score by Jerry Herman, this show is a real joy from beginning to end. The scintillating and immensely enjoyable production of “La Cage aux Folles” currently on view at the Goodspeed Opera House is a testament to the fact that this 1983 musical will always be a crowd-pleaser.

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