Photos: John Barrowman Out & About as Zaza Date: 13 July 2009
John Barrowman slipped on his stilettos for a stroll round town recently to promote his upcoming stint as Albin/Zaza in La Cage aux Folles at the Playhouse, which begins on 14 September (See News, 20 May 2009).
Barrowman will be the fourth actor to play the role in the Menier Chocolate Factory production, following Olivier winner Douglas Hodge, Graham Norton and current incumbent Roger Allam (See 1st Night TV, 14 May 2009).
The production, which began life at the Chocolate Factory in January 2008, has recently announced a national tour from February next year. Venues so far confirmed are the Chuchill Theatre, Bromley from 5 to 13 February, the Milton Keynes Theatre from 15 to 20 February and the Brighton Theatre Royal from 22 to 27 February.
Based on the 1973 French play by Jean Poiret and subsequent 1978 French-Italian screen version, Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein’s 1983 Broadway musical comedy La Cage aux Folles focuses on a gay couple – Georges, the manager of a St Tropez nightclub featuring drag entertainment, and Albin/Zaza, his star attraction - and the adventures that ensue when Georges' son Jean-Michel brings home his fiancée's ultra-conservative parents to meet them. In 1996 it was adapted for the big screen as The Birdcage, starring Robin Williams.
The revival is directed by Terry Johnson, designed by Tim Shortall and choreographed by Whatsonstage.com Award winner Lynne Page, with costumes by Matthew Wright, wigs and make-up by Richard Mawbey, musical supervision and orchestrations by Jason Carr and musical direction by Michael Haslam. The current cast also features Abigail McKern, Jason Pennycooke, Iain Mitchell, Alicia Davies, Stuart Neal and Tracie Bennett.
Mary Gill,
Would just like to say, your Uncle is wonderfully multi talented. I enjoy watching him and listening to his music. God Bless to your entire family. - Theresa Messer
23 Mar 10
Seen La Cage twice and must applaud The Cagelles for their energetic and most enjoyable performance. Loved the angry looking one. JB of course was at his best as only JB can be but lacked sensitivity. - Veronica Tumber
22 Nov 09
Jon is my Uncle in Law :) happy days! - Mary Gill
20 Nov 09
Saw the ahow on Saturday night (17th) - brilliant!! John was just amazing, as indeed were the whole cast! He's got a fantastic live voice, even better than on his CDs! - Liz
19 Oct 09
went to see the show last night 16 0ct loved every moment of it and everyone in the show - teresa
17 Oct 09
I went to the show on monday night and it was fabulous!!! I love john and couldnt wait to see him in this and he didnt disappoint! its an absolute must! - gailytennant
01 Oct 09
I just think John Barrowman is gorgeous, whatever!! I'm going to see La Cage in October and I can't wait. - Donna Marie
29 Sep 09
Saw Le Cage on Monday night, Absolutely Fabulous, John was amazing as Albin, the show was entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable.By far the best theatre show iv'e ever seen. It's a must.... - Lesley Mack
16 Sep 09
Wonderfalls legs!!!!!!!!!! I want to see that show - hatorl
18 Jul 09
Will JB attend Comic Con in San Diego, CA dressed that way? Definitely would add some spice to the Torchwood panel... - ecg
17 Jul 09
he is so gorgeous i would die for his legs now he got better cont wait for october he just fantastic fantastic
well come back john
from a big johnette - linda turton
15 Jul 09
Absolutely stunning but too glamorous for Zaza. I agree, if this is what he is going to look like, then the contrast won't work between him and the Cagelles. But, still stunning! - Nikwak
14 Jul 09
Now I really hate that I can't see this one! He looks great, and if this pics are anything to go by, the show will be fantastic! - Courtney
14 Jul 09
He looks far more like a Cagelle in that costume than Zaza! There is supposed to be a stark contrast between the fit young Cagelles and Zaza, and if John is dressed like this, it won't work, unless the Cagelles are going to be in their early teens! - theatrefan
14 Jul 09
wow! amazing! - Mark S.
14 Jul 09
He is adorable!!! I like the first photo, he has his best side of naughty! - AnCris
14 Jul 09
That's really John? Wow. He is gorgeous. But I wouldn't recognise him. - Rose
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