When the frenchitalian film adaptation of jean poirets play became a big box office hit in the late 70s, it was a conventional farce with a typically gallic twist, the old sonof. For tickets, call the box office at 703 8209771, or purchase them online. Tropez, his transvestite lover, and how the owner reacts after his son returns home one day and announces hes going to marry. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. But it can get away with this because of the way it is pitched as a farce, unlike, say, outrageous. Click on the photos to download a high resolution image. Based on jean poirets work of the same name, the upcoming production will mark the shows english language world premiere, with translation by simon callow and direction by jez bond.
The original french production premiered at the theatre du palaisroyal on. The comedy that comes out of the closet two gay men living in st. Cam 4932002 country italy format cd release date 1mar1991 also contains music from. Like the cagelles the transvestite showgirls, the story was an illusion and ignored the real challenges of living the gay lifestyle and this fantasy made the show a huge. But the catch is albin must marry a woman and produce an heir within a year or the whole inheritance will be forfeited. Tropez have their lives turned upside down when the son of one of the men announces he is getting married. On suit michel serrault dans sa loge, au maquillage, essayant des perruques. Christian clavier biographie, spectacles, films, theatre. Before there was the popular movie the birdcage, there was the tony award winning, smash. With michel serrault, ugo tognazzi, antonella interlenghi, saverio vallone.
Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Outstanding revival of a musical 2010 drama desk award. The songs ooze charm, romance and melodies that are impossible to get out of your head. Daegalen messages postes 2856 date dinscription lundi 24 aout 2009. Its about the gay owner of a scandalous nightclub in st. However, he was unable to secure the rights to the film and was forced to settle for the rights to the original play only. Please check back often as people do release their seats for sale.