Come one, come all! TaDa! Events has an amazing deal on at the moment at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre Box Office! For groups of 10 or more going to see La Cage (The Birdcage), you can enjoy an extra 10% off PLUS two FREE tickets! Heck, we might as well make it a party, right?

So, look out Newfoundland and Labrador and step into the limelight for some vibrant, live family comedy this upcoming March 12-14 at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre! Click the button below to grab your tickets while you can because you’re not going to want to miss the fun and laughter!

TaDa! Events production of La Cage (also known as ‘The Birdcage’) has been all the talk since the new year where everyone’s been anticipating watching the comedic hi-jinx of one of their most favourited 1990’s comedies.  For many, The Birdcage (1995 staring comedian Robin Williams) holds a very near and dear place in their hearts as it didn’t only speak to comedy movie lovers, but also to a generation who didn’t anticipate the success of the movie that had been inspired by the musical La Cage Aux Folles.

Let’s rewind back to 1995 and take a look at what makes this production so special to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Many can remember living and growing up in the 1990’s as many parts of society had been blossoming with both acceptance and newfound knowledge of their worldly surroundings with the emerging internet, not to mention 24-hour news networks. It was a time that accelerated the media culture of who we are today, what we stand for, and the values we hold close to us.

So why are we talking about the media here anyways? Well, simply put… the 1995 box-office hit ‘The Birdcage’ smashed ratings for a reason as it soared over its competition out of nowhere. Both comedians Robin Williams and Nathan Lane gave a show-stopping performance on screen and it had even the harshest of critics raving over it! The Birdcage wasn’t only a hilarious movie in its own right, it gave the audience of North America something they haven’t seen before, and at the same time it started a much needed conversation about acceptance in families, relationships and community. In todays world many can relate to acceptance in any role we have in society as we mainly look for acceptance from our family, peers and so forth.

La Cage Aux Folles tells the story of George, the owner of a glitzy drag nightclub, and Albin, the star attraction. When their son, Jean-Michel, brings home his new fiancee and her ultra-conservative parents, the limits of family, love and mascara are tested. TaDa! Events, known for its elaborate productions, brings the full glitter of a Parisian showbar to the St. John’s stage, then flips the action to reveal the backstage madness behind the feathers and the fans. With a star studded cast of singers, dancers, actors, musicians and some of the City’s most glamorous drag queens to bring the story together, La Cage Aux Folles is hilarious and heartwarming fun for the whole family.

Check out the latest commercial for the show! And no, we’re not going to give too much of the show away… *wink wink*

Our journey starts with going to Los Angeles! Yes, Los Angeles!

Pamela Pittman (choreographer), Amy Edwards (costume design), and Terri Andrews (director) wen’t to Los Angeles to watch the live show of La Cage (The Birdcage). While in California they acquired material to make the show a success! You’re going to love what’s coming up next!

It all started with the viewing of the show!

Talk about dedication to pull off the ultimate comedy musical performance for Newfoundland and Labrador this winter. We can only imagine how much fun was to be had! Now the St. John’s team had a goal in mind… ‘how can we make the show BETTER bringing our own version of it back to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador?’ Hold onto your seats because a wild ride is about to happen!

Did someone say SHOES?

You betcha! TaDa! Events costume designer Amy Edwards snuck a photo of some things to come for La Cage while at Hamburger Mary’s in Los Angeles. Just look at the glitter, shine and sparkle! How many people out there would love to get their hands on these! Talk about classy!

Enough material to make a brand new curtain for the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre

Talk about going all out! The TaDa! Event team had another goal in mind… find enough fuchsia colour material to make an entirely new curtain for the show! Where does someone store something that huge after making it while waiting for the show to start on March 12th, 2020? ANSWER: At the RothLochston factory, of course as they have 60ft high ceilings! Phew… what a relief!

Read more about TaDa! Event’s Los Angeles experience by clicking the image below!

Is that a huge birdcage? Why yes, yes it is!

Don’t let your eyes deceive you with this next photo. What you see here is a HUGE birdcage made for La Cage! One of TaDa! Events main sponsors for the show, RothLochston, has put their skilled team to the test to fabricate a one-of-a-kind birdcage for the show! This thing is massive! We can’t leak any photos of the finished product… it’s a surprise… shhhh…

Outfits that’ll make any Hollywood star jealous!

TaDa! Events Amy Edwards is a fashion GURU! Look at those outfits for the musical! Step aside Jennifer Aniston and J-Lo, you can’t have these… unless you come to the show, maybe?

Learning how to apply the perfect makeup…

Someone is looking on fleek! Can anyone guess who this Canadian star is? Looking sharp!

Time for some dance lessons!

And some more dance lessons…

And one more video for good measure…

This is just too much fun!! La Cage is on the rehearsal stage!!!!

Yet more again from the rehearsal stage! Check out those moves!

Rehearsal and training wouldn’t be complete without learning Parisian French pronunciation!

MEET THE AMAZING CAST

To learn more about the star-studded cast of the show, click the following image to learn more!