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Douglas Hodge Is What He Is: Tony Contender???

Date: 20 April 2010

Meanwhile, unlike with The Addams Family, Broadway critics have been falling over themselves to heap praise on London�s very own Menier Chocolate Factory revival of La Cage aux Folles, which opened at New York�s Longacre Theatre on Sunday (18 April 2010) and particularly its British star Douglas Hodge, reprising his drag queen performance as Albin. It�s �a bravura Broadway debut� hails the New York Times� infamous critic Ben Brantley, who goes on to declare that Hodge�s take on �I Am What I Am� is �the most electric interpretation of a song on Broadway right now�. Not bad going for an actor better versed in Harold Pinter than Rodgers and Hammerstein. Any bets on whether Hodge can add a Tony Award to his 2009 Olivier for the role?

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I haven't yet managed to get to New York yet to Cage but I fully support and endorse Douglas' nomination for a Tony Award, and that of Kelsey Grammar. I'm sure they are a great team! I saw the show many times in London and particularly loved Douglas, the Cagelles who were quite breathtaking, and also Philip Quast and Roger Allam whom I found equally superb. It was fitting and lovely to have Douglas close the show and I was there to cheer him on on his final London night! Good luck mate and keep up the good work!! - Pam Stevenson	10 May 10

As a major fan of Douglas Hodge and La Cage aux Folles (I had seen it 18 times in London - I know, I know!!) I begged, borrowed but did not steal the money and there I was on Broadway, in New York to support Douglas. He was, as always, absolutely wonderful and the show has transferred without a hitch, it is exactly the same (and Douglas has some different frocks). He is ably supported by Kelsey Grammar and the American cast. I did, however, only intend to stay for four nights but because of the volcanic ash I was stranded for two weeks (I hope Douglas appreciates that). I am sure that he will be the top contender for a Tony award. - Sheila Parry	01 May 10

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