‘La Cage Aux Folles’ Tea Party
Guests of the Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix will have an exclusive chance to enjoy afternoon tea with the cast of the critically acclaimed production of “La Cage Aux Folles,” starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber, coming to ASU Gammage May 15 to 20 for eight performances.
The “La Cage” tea will include a traditional Full Tea, with assorted finger sandwiches, fresh scones and tea-infused pastries as well as a musical accompaniment of the entire score from Phoenix pianist Nicole Pesce. Each guest will have the chance to mingle with cast members, receive a “La Cage” gift and be entered for a chance to win a prize.
“La Cage Aux Folles” recently made Tony Awards history as the first show to win the Tony Award three times for best production. The classic musical comedy by Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein originally won six Tony Awards in 1984, including Best Musical. A Broadway revival won two 2005 Tony Awards, including the Best Revival of a Musical prize. The new, freshly reconceived “La Cage” won three 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical and Best Director of a Musical (Terry Johnson).
Christopher Sieber as Zaza and George Hamilton as Georges in "La Cage aux Folles"
The play tells the story of Georges (George Hamilton), the owner of a glitzy nightclub in lovely Saint-Tropez, and his partner Albin (Christopher Sieber), who moonlights as the glamorous chanteuse Azaz. When Georges’ son brings his fiancee’s conservative parents home to meet the flashy pair, the bonds of family are put to the test as the feather boas fly. “La Cage” is a tuneful and touching tale of one family’s struggle to stay together … stay fabulous … and above all else, stay true to themselves.
“La Cage Aux Folles” Tea Party is May 17, noon to 2 p.m., at the Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix. For Tea information and reservations, call 602-468-0700.
Photos by Paul Kolnik
