Brilliant Christopher Sieber is a revelation in production of “La Cage Aux Folles” at Pantages Theatre

It’s ironic that Christopher Sieber’s image is not featured on any of the posters for the production of La Cage Aux Folles that opened last night for a two-week run at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

Instead, we only see a tuxedo clad George Hamilton looking as dapper as ever – and very tan.

Hamilton is wonderfully charming in the show as the owner of a glitzy nightclub but it is the sensational performance by Sieber as his husband (and the glamorous chanteuse Zaza) who absolutely makes this a production a must see.

Sieber, Tony nominated for Shrek and Spamalot,  is a force of nature in a role played by Nathan Lane in the feature film version called The Birdcage.

This is one of the best times I’ve ever had at The Pantages – and I’ve seen plenty of shows there.

There is such a fun energy in the house for this production.

My friend Mark and I had terrific seats and seated in the row behind us was Shirley Jones, the Oscar winning actress and star of such classic film musicals as Oklahoma and The Music Man.

Across the aisle was JoAnne Worley, the former Laugh-In star whose name is actually used in the show at one point.

We also spotted Loni Anderson in the house and author Jackie Collins. Then on the way out, I was reunited with my LA Daily News pal Carol Rock (pictured with me), a real theater buff who has done plenty of community theater herself. GREAT to see her!

It’s a fun night folks and I highly recommend.

The show runs at The Pantages for two weeks only through July 22. For tickets of more information, visit www.BroadwayLA.org.