Enjoy the magic of love and laughter as matchmaker Dolly Levi works her charms in Hello, Dolly!

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Hello, Dolly!

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

In this dynamic musical revue, three women celebrate the music of Jerry Herman (Hello Dolly, Mame), highlighting the broad spectrum of thrilling material he wrote specifically for female performers.

Jerry’s Girls

Music & Arts Community Center - Gulf Coast Symphony

This production of La Cage aux Folles is partially underwritten by our very generous Honorary Producers, The David Lee Foundation, Ellen & Harvey Knell, Bill Resnick & Michael J. Stubbs, Mary Lou Byrne & Gary W.Kearney, and Tammi & Lenny Steren.

La Cage aux Folles

Pasadena Playhouse

Join us this summer for an unforgettable theatrical experience as Music Theater Heritage presents "La Cage aux Folles," a musical masterpiece by Jerry Herman that has captured hearts around the globe. Running from August 1st to 18th at the Grand Theater, this Tony Award-winning show promises an evening of laughter, tears, and a profound celebration of love and family.

"La Cage aux Folles" tells the story of family, commitment, and the beauty of loving who you love. With its vibrant characters, stunning performances, and a heartwarming narrative, it's no surprise that this musical is heralded as one of the greatest musicals of all time. Having clinched seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book, it remains a monumental hit in the realm of musical theater, resonating with audiences now more than ever.

The production is brought to life under the creative vision of a stellar team: music and lyrics by the legendary Jerry Herman, book by Harvey Fierstein, direction by the dynamic duo Daisy Buckët & Tim Scott, choreography by Tina Jane Rojas, and musical direction by Ty Tuttle. The visual and auditory spectacle is further enhanced by the talents of scenic designer Sarah Reed, costume designer Georgianna Londre, lighting designer Shelbi Arndt, sound designer Jon Robertson, and stage manager Lacey Willis.

This season's production is proudly sponsored by Theater League, ensuring that "La Cage aux Folles" will be an event to remember. Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration of life and love. Tickets are available now for purchase. Join us at the Grand Theater for a show that promises not only to entertain but to touch your heart deeply.

Music Theater Heritage

Multi-Olivier and BAFTA Award-winning Dame Imelda Staunton is back where she belongs in Hello, Dolly!

Playing at The London Palladium for a limited summer season, this brand-new production re-unites Imelda with Director Dominic Cooke following the critically acclaimed Follies at the National Theatre. Joining Imelda are Andy Nyman, Jenna Russell, Tyrone Huntley and Harry Hepple.

The London Palladium

**2024 LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage Company**

Join us at the Barrington Stage Company for a dazzling production of "La Cage aux Folles," the hit musical comedy that celebrates love, family, and acceptance in the most entertaining way possible. This heartwarming and hilarious show, with book by Harvey Fierstein, music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, and based on the play by Jean Poiret, is set to light up the Boyd-Quinson Stage from June 11 to July 6, 2024.

Directed by Mike Donahue and choreographed by Paul McGill, "La Cage aux Folles" transports you to the vibrant nightlife of St. Tropez's hottest nightclub. It's a spectacular showcase that promises the best of times with its compelling story about what it means to be a family, underscored by unforgettable performances and show-stopping musical numbers.

**Special Event: La Cage Aux Folles Deeper Look: Gender Roles**
On Sunday, June 23, at 11 am, deepen your experience with a special discussion on queer representation in the media and the evolution of gender roles in our society. This engaging panel, featuring Williams College Gender and Sexuality professor Abram J. Lewis, MCLA Developmental Psychology professor Samuel Braun, and select cast members, will explore the themes of La Cage and their relevance since the show's inception. Reserve your seats for this insightful event at the Boyd-Quinson Stage.

Don't miss your chance to be part of the magic. Get your tickets now for "La Cage aux Folles" and ensure you're part of the celebration that brings together laughter, love, and the essence of family in a performance you'll remember forever.

La Cage Aux Folles

Barrington Stage Company

A Tree Grows

Brooklyn Museum

This Best Musical Tony-winner follows Georges, the proprietor of a drag club, and his husband, Albin, the star attraction. When Georges’ son announces his engagement to the daughter of a homophobic politician, Georges plans to closet himself for a family dinner. But Albin, knowing the importance of staying true to yourself, has other ideas … and hijinks ensue. La Cage aux Folles is funny, genuine, and full of show-stopping numbers. It is sure to lead to “The Best of Times!” 

Trinity Repertory Company

Bernadette Peters is an American actress, singer and children’s book author. Over the course of a career that has spanned five decades, she is regarded as one of the most critically acclaimed Broadway performers, having received nominations for seven Tony Awards, winning two (plus an honorary award), and nine Drama Desk Awards, winning three.

An Evening with Bernadette Peters

The Grand 1894 Opera House

Often revered as one of the greatest collections of songs in all of musical theatre history, this legendary musical follows the romantic and comedic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century meddlesome matchmaker and “woman who arranges things” as she brings together the young clerk of a wealthy Yonkers merchant and his assistant with a widowed milliner and her assistant, while making sure she herself gets to marry the merchant. 

Hello Dolly

Music Mountain Theatre

Unwrap the joy with your Charleston Symphony this season and join us for one of Charleston’s favorite winter traditions! We are excited to bring you this annual concert once again – a celebration for audiences of all ages and from all backgrounds. Enjoy your favorite new holiday tunes, traditional carols, audience sing-alongs, and more. There will be something for everyone – including grand vocal works, fun visits from Santa and the Grinch, beloved pipers, and special guest dancing guests.

Holiday Pops!

Gaillard Center

Join us for a heartwarming holiday tradition in South Bend as the Symphony, accompanied by the Michiana Festival Chorus, present “Home for the Holidays”! Immerse yourself in a spectacular program of beloved Christmas carols and memorable seasonal tunes that are sure to fill your heart with joy and bring back cherished memories. Experience the magic of the holiday season through the enchanting sounds of the Symphony as we bring you a heartwarming celebration of music and togetherness.

Home For The Holidays

Morris Performing Arts Center

It’s that most wonderful time of year again, where the magic of the holidays comes alive through music! From cherished Christmas medleys that evoke memories of cozy gatherings to jubilant musical celebrations of Hanukkah that light up the stage, Holiday Cheer! promises to be a jolly ride for every member of the family. The DPO and our friends at the Colorado Chorale invite you to come celebrate the hap-happiest season of all!

Holiday Cheer! 

Central Presbyterian Church Denver

Join the York Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for an enchanting evening at the annual Holiday Pops Spectacular, a cherished kickoff to the holiday season. This year's performance promises an abundance of holiday cheer, featuring a special appearance by Santa and an opportunity for the audience to join in a jovial sing-along. The concert also marks a significant occasion as we celebrate Chorusmaster Kathleen Shannon's final concert with us.

**Event Details:**

- **Location:** Appell Center for the Performing Arts
- **Date:** Saturday, November 25, 2023
- **Showtimes:** 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM EST
- **Duration:** 2 Hours with Intermission

**Programming Highlights:**
- Herman, arr. Wendel: "We Need A Little Christmas"
- arr. Shaw & Bennett: "The Many Moods of Christmas, Suite No. 1"
- Holcombe, arr.: "Festive Sounds of Hanukah"
- Silvestri & Ballard, arr. Brubaker: "Concert Suite from The Polar Express"
- Marques L.A. Garrett: "The Savior’s Birth"
- Pola & Wyle, arr. Hayes: "It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
- Rimsky-Korsakov: "Polonaise from Christmas Eve Suite"
- Tchaikovsky: "Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker"
- Anderson: "Sleigh Ride"
- Danny Green’s "Festival of Light"
- Handel: "Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah"
- Norris: "Christmas Pops Sing-Along I"

**Featured Artists:**
- **Lawrence Golan**, Conductor
- **Kathleen Shannon**, Chorusmaster
- **York Symphony Chorus**

This spectacular event is part of the 2023-24 Season Pops Series and is proudly sponsored by dedicated patrons and organizations committed to supporting the arts. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with the York Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops Spectacular.

Holiday Pops Spectacular

Appell Center for the Performing Arts

“It’s so nice to have her back where she belongs!” Matchmaking meddler Dolly Levi seeks a match of her own – Yonkers very own half-a-millionaire, Horace Vandergelder. Now, if only she could take her nose out of everyone else’s business long enough to land her man! This delightfully romantic and hilarious show features one of the most memorable musical scores ever written. RATED PG. This production contains theatrical haze and flashing lighting effects. 

Shenandoah University

Come experience all the show-stopping tunes you love from Broadway’s biggest hits! Spend an evening with songs from “Wicked,””The Phantom of the Opera,””Annie,””Jersey Boys,” “The Sound of Music,””Chicago,””CATS,””The Lion King,””A Chorus Line” performed by some of New York’s top vocalists. It’s the ultimate show tune extravaganza!

Blockbuster Broadway

DeYor Performing Arts Center

The Muny presents La Cage aux Folles, Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman’s hilarious romp about complicated family dynamics, for the first time in nearly four decades. After 20 years together, things turn rocky for Georges and Albin when their son becomes engaged to the daughter of a politician. Adding to the tension is the couple’s drag nightclub in Saint-Tropez, where Albin stars as “Zaza.” This musical theatre triumph, which inspired the 1996 film The Birdcage, features memorable tunes such as “I Am What I Am,” “The Best of Times” and “A Little More Mascara.”

Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis

The woman behind the biggest name in Christmas takes the reins in a sparkling world premiere holiday musical! Seeking new challenges away from a distracted St. Nick, Mrs. Santa Claus and her reindeer crash-land their sleigh in 1910 New York. Before long she finds herself mixed up with kids toiling in the factory of a corrupt toymaker. Can she help the children, untangle herself and get back to a worried Santa in time for Christmas Eve? A sleigh full of show tunes from the songwriter of Hello, Dolly!; Mame and La Cage aux Folles promise a merry yuletide for the whole family.

Jerry Herman's Mrs. Santa Claus

Goodspeed Opera House

This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.

Jerry Herman

Events

Upcoming events

8 - 14 Aug, 2025

La Cage aux Folles · The Muny

Nov 14 - Dec 28, 2025

Jerry Herman's Mrs. Santa Claus · Goodspeed Musicals

15 - 24 May, 2026

Hello, Dolly! · Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Past events

11 - 20 Apr, 2025

Hello, Dolly! · Tulsa Performing Arts Center

9 - 12 Apr, 2025

Jerry’s Girls · Gulf Coast Symphony

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