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Flashback: This is What the Premiere of 'The Birdcage' Looked Like in 1996

By Madeline Boardman Updated March 08, 2016 at 03:02 PM EST
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The 1996 Premieres of 'The Birdcage'

The 1996 Premieres of 'The Birdcage'
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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.

 

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Christina Ricci at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City

Christina Ricci at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City
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Jessica Lange 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
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Sigourney Weaver 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
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Helen Hunt, Hank Azaria, and Daryl Redleif at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre

Helen Hunt, Hank Azaria, and Daryl Redleif at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre
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Bette Midler and Martin von Haselberg at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City

Bette Midler and Martin von Haselberg at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City
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Raquel Welch at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City

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Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre

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Trudie Styler and Sting at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City

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Calista Flockhart at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre

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Salma Hayek at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre

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Debi Mazar at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre

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Jennifer Tilly at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre

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    1 of 13 The 1996 Premieres of 'The Birdcage'
    2 of 13 Christina Ricci at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City
    3 of 13 Jessica Lange at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City
    4 of 13 Sigourney Weaver at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City
    5 of 13 Helen Hunt, Hank Azaria, and Daryl Redleif at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre
    6 of 13 Bette Midler and Martin von Haselberg at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City
    7 of 13 Raquel Welch at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City
    8 of 13 Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre
    9 of 13 Trudie Styler and Sting at The Birdcage New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City
    10 of 13 Calista Flockhart at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre
    11 of 13 Salma Hayek at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre
    12 of 13 Debi Mazar at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre
    13 of 13 Jennifer Tilly at The Birdcage Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre

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