17 The Making of "La Cage Aux Folles"

A look at the making of the 1984 Tony Award-winning musical, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES based on the movie of the same name. Creators Harvey Fierstein, Jerry Herman, Arthur Laurents, and star George Hearn all discuss their involvement in the show. They discuss their collaboration and the challenges of bringing this now classic show to the Broadway stage. Featured songs: “Prelude,” “We Are What We Are,” “Song On The Sand,” “La Cage Aux Folles,” “Look Over There,” “I Am What I Am,” and “The Best Of Times.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1986. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/AnythingGoes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Sound mixing by David Rapkin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices