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1983. Musical: La Cage Aux Folles

Gay in the 80s Posted on July 5, 2012 by Colin ClewsJuly 2, 2012

The original inspiration for this Broadway musical was the 1978 French film of the same name which, in turn, was based on a 1973 stage play. The storyline centres around Jean-Michel, the 24-year old biological son of Georges, a gay … Continue reading →

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