New York City Center Presents Encores! La Cage Aux Folles – Preview

New York City Center Encores! La Cage Aux Folles
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A spokesperson says---

“...Featuring an all-black cast ...the Tony-winning La Cage Aux Folles by Harvey Fierstein (book) and Jerry Herman (music and lyrics) closes out the 2026 Encores! season. The musical tells the story of longtime partners Albin and Georges, proprietors of a vibrant drag nightclub in St. Tropez whose world turns upside down when their son brings home his fiancée’s conservative parents. What ensues is a whirlwind of farce, heart, and “A Little More Mascara...”

CAST:

Wayne Brady: Georges, Billy Porter: Albin, Tonya Pinkins: Jacqueline, Peter Francis James: Edouard, Rachel Webb: Anne, Alaman Diadhiou: Jean-Michel, James Jackson Jr.: Jacob, Michael McElroy: Francois, Sharon Washington: Marie, Lance Coadie Williams: Renaud, Jordan Alexander: Ensemble, Sai Anthony: Ensemble, Jordan Chin: Ensemble, Joshua Dawson: Ensemble, Jamal Christopher Douglas: Ensemble, Michael Samarie George: Ensemble, Aaron Graham: Ensemble, Ari Groover: Ensemble, Jaquez: Ensemble, Karma Jenkins: Ensemble, Christian Kidd: Ensemble, Kendall Lashanti: Ensemble, Andre Malcolm: Ensemble, Kareem Marsh: Ensemble, Morgan McGhee: Ensemble, Ernest Mingo: Ensemble, Wesley Ryan: Ensemble, Julian Amari Smith: Ensemble, Jordan Simone Stephens: Ensemble, Wade Watson: Ensemble, Anthony Wayne: Ensemble, Travon Williams: Ensemble

CREATIVE TEAM:

Robert O’Hara: Director, Joseph Joubert: Guest Music Director, Edgar Godineaux: Choreographer, Dormeshia: Tap Choreographer, Harvey Fierstein: Book, Jerry Herman: Music and Lyrics, David Zinn: Scenic Designer, Clint Ramos: Costume Designer, Adam Honoré: Lighting Designer, Megumi Katayama: Sound Designer, Rob Pickens: Hair & Wig Designer, Joe Dulude II: Makeup Designer,

WHEN:

June 17 – 28, 2026

WHERE:

New York City Center
131 W 55th St.
New York, NY

TICKETS:

$45+

For more information and tickets visit the New York City Center website.

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