Billy Porter and Wayne Brady Make a Tender Pair in ‘La Cage aux Folles’

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1. 1h ago

   Billy Porter and Wayne Brady Star in All-Black La Cage aux Folles Revival

   Billy Porter and Wayne Brady lead an all-Black cast in a production of La Cage aux Folles at New York City Center. The show opened on June 17 as the final production of the 2026 Encores! season. It features a 28-piece orchestra using original 1983 orchestrations.

   What's confirmed:

   • The production opened on June 17 and ran for 15 performances through June 28.
   • Billy Porter plays Albin and stars opposite Wayne Brady as a pair of gay parents.
   • Robert O'Hara directed the production.
   • The cast is all-Black.
   • Joseph Joubert served as Guest Music Director.
   • Edgar Godineaux provided choreography and Dormeshia provided tap choreography.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Tonya Pinkins plays the role of Jacqueline.
   • The production includes cultural references to Beyonce, Dreamgirls, and double-dutch.
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2. 7d ago

   Billy Porter and Wayne Brady Star in Encores! La Cage aux Folles

   Billy Porter and Wayne Brady lead an all-Black cast in a revival of the musical La Cage aux Folles at New York City Center. Directed by Robert O'Hara, the production serves as the final show of the Encores! season. The musical is a farce written by Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein.

   What's confirmed:

   • Billy Porter and Wayne Brady lead an all-Black cast in the revival.
   • The production is part of the Encores! series at New York City Center.
   • Robert O'Hara is the director of the production.
   • The musical was written by Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein.
   • This is the final production of the Encores! season.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • This is Billy Porter's first stage role after nearly dying from sepsis.
   • Joseph Joubert is serving as guest music director.
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