This is What the Premiere of 'The Birdcage' Looked Like in 1996
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The 1996 Premieres of 'The Birdcage'
Twenty years ago Tuesday, The Birdcage arrived in theaters. Directed and produced by Mike Nichols with a screenplay by Elaine May, the new take on La Cage aux Folles featured Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest, and the late Robin Williams, among others. In honor of The Birdcage's 20th anniversary, see photos from the movie's 1996 premieres in L.A. and New York, ahead.
Christina Ricci at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City
Jessica Lange at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City
Sigourney Weaver at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City
Helen Hunt, Hank Azaria, and Daryl Redleif at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre
Bette Midler and Martin von Haselberg at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City
Raquel Welch at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City
Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre
Trudie Styler and Sting at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City
Calista Flockhart at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre
Salma Hayek at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre
Debi Mazar at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre
Jennifer Tilly at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre
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