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Date of Death: December 19, 1957 (56)

Birth Place: London, ENGLAND

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​​​​​​​Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces Full Cast For CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2022

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the opening show in its 64th season, CABARET. Broadway and Asolo Rep favorite Josh Rhodes returns to direct this classic musical with a book by Joe Masteroff, based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb.

OpenStage Theatre Brings CABARET to Fort Collins
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2022

OpenStage Theatre & Company will present the first show of its fabulous 50th Essential Season, Cabaret, Book by Joe Masteroff, Based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, and Directed by Kenny Moten.

Photos: First Look at Callum Scott Howells, Madeline Brewer, and More in CABARET; New Cast Announced
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2022

Check out all new photos of the new cast of Cabaret, including Callum Scott Howells as Emcee, Madeline Brewer as Sally Bowles, and more!

Mint Theater to Present American Premiere of Noël Coward's THE RAT TRAP & World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2022

The Mint Theater company will be presenting the American Premiere of Noel Coward's The Rap Trap, and the world premiere of Becomes a Woman by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

Cast and Creative Team Announced for CABARET at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning landmark musical Cabaret, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts January 14 - February 12, 2023. Porchlight’s production is directed by Artistic Director Michael Weber, associate directed and choreographed by Brenda Didier and music directed by Linda Madonia.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal With Callum Scott Howells, Madeline Brewer and the New Cast of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2022

All new photos have been released of Callum Scott Howells, Madeline Brewer and the new cast of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club in rehearsals.

Conundrum Theatre Company Presents CABARET At The El Portal Monroe Forum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2022

Burbank-based Conundrum Theatre Company is opening its inaugural season with an immersive performance of Cabaret (1998).

CM Performing Arts Center Announces Cast of CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2022

Opening one month from tonight, The CM Performing Arts Center presents CABARET on the Main Stage in The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre!

Callum Scott Howells and Madeline Brewer Join CABARET in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2022

CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB has announced that BAFTA Award nominee Callum Scott Howells will play 'The Emcee' and Emmy Award nominee Madeline Brewer will play 'Sally Bowles' from 3 October 2022 until 28 January 2023.

Feature: QETC, AMSTERDAM'S LEADING LGBTQI+ THEATRE COMPANY IS CELEBRATING ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR AND at Sofitel Grand Hotel!
by Chantal Kunst - Aug 5, 2022

QETC is delighted to have been selected to entertain over 400 guests at the Amsterdam's 5 star luxury hotel, The Grand. A cast of 14 actors, singers and dancers will present a selection of hit musical numbers on a specially created stage. After an absence of 3 years for the Pride Cocktail, it will truly be time to return to the Cabaret!

Tony Award-Winning CABARET Comes To Metropolis in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2022

Musical Broadway classic and hit film Cabaret recreates the decadent and complicated world of 1929 Berlin at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre September 15 – October 22, 2022.

CABARET at The Kit Kat Club Extends Booking and Announces Christmas Performance Schedule
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2022

The multi award-winning and critically acclaimed production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB in London's West End has now extended booking until 7 January 2023 with 30,000 tickets released. The Christmas performance schedule is also announced with details below. Casting from 4 October 2022 to be announced soon.

Steep Summer Shows Continue with Simon Stephens' LIGHT FALLS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2022

Steep Theatre's second summer production is the US premiere of Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens' Light Falls set to open July 8th. Stephens, Steep's Associate Playwright, will make his fifth production with Ensemble Member Robin Witt once again serving as director. Witt has also directed Stephen's Wastwater, Motortown, Pornography and Harper Regan, Steep's bestselling production.

CABARET Will Hold Performance in Aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2022

The performance of the multi-Olivier Award winning CABARET at the Kit Kat Club on Thursday 14 July will be held in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. 

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring CABARET, XANADU & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2022

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has announced its 2022-2023 season. The 2022-2023 Season at Metropolis includes a series of popular theater productions including Cabaret, Xanadu and more!

Photo: Former Emcee & Sally Bowles, Eddie Redmayne & Jessie Buckley, Visit CABARET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2022

Last night CABARET at the Kit Kat Club welcomed the production’s original Emcee, Eddie Redmayne and Sally Bowles, Jessie Buckley who watched the show and met the current Emcee, Fra Fee and Sally Bowles, Amy Lennox, afterwards. Check out a photo!

VIDEO: Go Inside the Recreation of Mein Herr's Original Choreography for CABARET at Goodspeed
by Alan Henry - Jun 8, 2022

See how choreographer Lainie Sakakura reconstructed Bob Fosse's original choreography for 'Mein Herr' from the 1972 film for Goodspeed Musicals' production of Cabaret.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At 'Mein Herr' From CABARET at Goodspeed Featuring Original Fosse Choreography
by Alan Henry - Jun 2, 2022

Get a first look at the company in action as Goodspeed Musicals kicks off its first full season of musicals since 2019 with the spring production of Kander and Ebb's dazzling and daring classic, Cabaret.

Lyric Stage Presents CABARET in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2022

Set in Berlin as the 1920's draw to a close, Cabaret focuses on the hedonistic nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub while exploring the dark and tumultuous life in Germany as the Third Reich ascends to power.

Richard Katz Joins CABARET at The Kit Kat Club; Booking Extends
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022

The multi award-winning and critically acclaimed production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB in London's West End will welcome Richard Katz to the cast as 'Herr Schultz' from 27 June 2022.

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