The Birdcage

Robin Williams plays Armand Goldman, the owner of a drag club in South Beach, Florida, who must navigate a series of absurd events when his son Val brings his fiancee's conservative parents to meet them.

Nathan Lane portrays Albert, Armand's flamboyant and dramatic partner who is also a star performer at their drag club and must transform into a traditional housewife to appease Val's future in-laws.

Dan Futterman takes on the role of Val Goldman, Armand's son who tries to orchestrate a plan involving his parents and their unusual lifestyle to impress his fiancee's conservative family.

Gene Hackman plays Senator Kevin Keeley, a conservative politician who is thrown into a whirlwind of confusion and misunderstandings when he visits Armand and Albert's home with his wife and daughter.

Dianne Wiest portrays Louise Keeley, the elegant and open-minded wife of Senator Keeley who tries to maintain peace and composure amidst the chaos of the encounter with Val's unconventional family.

Calista Flockhart plays Barbara Keeley, Senator Keeley's daughter who is initially unaware of the true nature of the household she is visiting and becomes entangled in the comedic antics that unfold.

Hank Azaria portrays Agador, the Guatemalan housekeeper with a flair for drama who adds to the comedic moments with his attempts to assist Armand and Albert in their elaborate charade.

Christine Baranski takes on the role of Katharine Archer, a sharp-tongued friend of the Senator's family who gets caught up in the hilarious misadventures that ensue during the meeting between the two families.

Tom McGowan plays Harry Radman, a friend of Armand and Albert who becomes entangled in their schemes to impress Val's future in-laws and adds to the madcap nature of the situation.

Grant Heslov portrays the Photographer from the National Enquirer, who gets caught up in the comedic chaos of the situation as he tries to capture the moments of the unusual encounter between the two families.

Kirby Mitchell plays the Chauffeur, a minor character who observes the unfolding events between the two families and adds a touch of reality to the absurdity of the situation.

James Lally portrays the Stage Manager, a behind-the-scenes character who is involved in the chaos that erupts during the attempts to impress Val's future in-laws, adding to the comedic mayhem of the storyline.