Cabaret 1966 - Articles Page 4

Ages: 12+
Opened: November 20, 1966

Cabaret - 1966 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadhurst Theatre (Broadway)
235 W. 44th St. New York, NY

Based on the play I Am a Camera by John Van Druten


Based on stories by Christopher Isherwood

The infamous Kit Kat Klub has undergone a new makeover. Grab a VIP seat and become a part of the action. … A female master of ceremonies hosts a decadent and sensual interpretation of CABARET.



Based on the original concept and script, this staged version brings forth the turmoil of love, trust, denial and desire embodied in Sally Bowles as well as the young and restless curiosity of a defiant American named Cliff.







From the producer that brought you the smash hit, Elevator, and the director of Into the Woods and Pippin.



Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II, the show takes place inside a provocative, yet forbidden Kit Kat Klub, where the relationship between cabaret performer Sally Bowles and the handsome American Cliff Bradshaw flourishes only to be confronted by social taboos and the imminent rise of the Nazi Party.



Overseeing all of the action in CABARET is the Master of Ceremonies (MC) of the Kit Kat Klub, who serves as a cultural metaphor and the upbeat catalyst to the ever-changing climate of the show.



Reflecting the moods and guiding the minds of the characters on stage, the MC takes pleasure in reminding the audience how easily society falls prey to the electrifying chaos that surrounds them. It is best to leave all inhibitions outside.

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Cygnet Theatre Announces Tony Award-Winning CABARET
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2022


Cygnet Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the remount of one of its best selling hit musicals, Cabaret.

Celebrated the 50th Anniversary of CABARET at the Ridgefield Playhouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2022


To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the big screen classic film Cabaret, The Ridgefield Playhouse will be offering two screenings of this 1972 American Musical Drama on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 3:00pm and 7:00pm.

BWW Review: CABARET at The Goodspeed
by Ariana Straznicky-Packer - May 26, 2022


Wilkommen, bienvenue, and welcome Cabaret to the Goodspeed Stage! The classic musical makes its premiere on the Goodspeed Stage and runs now through July 3rd, 2022.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL & More Announced for Segerstrom Center for the Arts 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2022


Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced its line-up of shows for its 2022-2023 Subscription Series. Get the schedule and find out how to get tickets. Back by popular demand, multiple series genres will be available on a season ticket basis including Broadway, Curtain Call, Jazz, Cabaret, Chamber, and Family series.

5 canciones imprescindibles de John Kander
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 18, 2022


Repasamos la carrera del autor de CABARET y CHICAGO en 5 temas.

CABARET Leads in Nominations for the 2022 Olivier Awards; View All the Nominees Here
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2022


Nominations have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard, British theatre’s most prestigious honours, which take place on Sunday 10 April at the Royal Albert Hall. View the full list.

Se cumplen 50 años del estreno de CABARET
by Elena Díaz-Guerra - Feb 14, 2022


La película de Bob Fosse se estrenó el 13 de febrero de 1972.

Review Roundup: CABARET Opens in the West End - See What the Critics Are Saying!
by Marianka Swain - Dec 13, 2021


The revival of Kander and Ebb's CABARET, directed by Rebecca Frecknall, opened last night at the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre in London's West End. It stars Eddie Redmayne as the Emcee, Jessie Buckley as Sally Bowles and Omari Douglas as Clifford Bradshaw. Read the reviews below!

BWW Review: CABARET, Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Dec 12, 2021


It's the party at the end of the world - and it's the show of the year. Rebecca Frecknall's astonishing revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb's 1966 musical, starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley, is truly a revelation, as is the extensive revamp of the Playhouse Theatre.

I'M NOT A COMEDIAN… I'M LENNY BRUCE Extended At The Venus Cabaret Theater   
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2021


Theatre 68 and the Venus Cabaret Theater have announced the extension of the critically acclaimed production, “I'm Not A Comedian… I'm Lenny Bruce,” now running until Jan. 2, 2022 in Chicago. 

BWW Review: LEOLA'S LADY LAND LOUNGE at The Green Room 42 is New, Cool, and Tons O' Fun
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 20, 2021


The Broadway World Cabaret Award winner for Best Spoken Word show is back with a new format that is working for hostess Leola... and she is working for it, too.

Lakewood Theatre Company Presents KING OF HEARTS Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2021


The Lost Treasures Collection, a series of rarely performed musical gems, is back for an eleventh season at Lakewood Theatre Company on its Side Door Stage with a production of King of Hearts, a 1978 musical with a book by Joseph Stein, lyrics by Jacob Brackman, and music by Peter Link It is based on the 1966 anti-war cult film of the same name.

Photos: First Look at CABARET at The Argyle Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2021


Long Island’s newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre will present the hit Broadway musical Cabaret with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Joe Masteroff, based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood. 

The Argyle Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team for Re-Opening of CABARET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2021


Returning to live entertainment! Long Island’s newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre is presenting the hit Broadway musical Cabaret with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Joe Masteroff, based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood. 

BWW Review: Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome! Come to the CABARET at the Carrollwood Players!
by Peter Nason - Sep 11, 2021


Anita Kollinger is a standout in a powerful show that features some interesting and questionable interpretations from director Gabe Flores.

Seacoast Rep Expands Cast For Hit Musical CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2021


The Seacoast Repertory Theatre is breaking out of its pandemic bubble for its most ambitious production in over a year, with Cabaret. The multiple award-winning musical portrays the sexually open atmosphere of Jazz-Age Berlin and poses the question 'What would you do?' in the face of looming fascism.

CABARET Comes To Sweden Beginning 2 October 2021
by Alan Henry - Jul 21, 2021


Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome till Cabaret! Kliv in på Kit Kat Klub och låt dina bekymmer försvinna. Utanför blåser vinden snålt och kallt, hungern river och fattigdomen skär, men här inne är livet härligt, glatt och fullkomligt gränslöst. 

Confirmed! Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley to Star in CABARET West End; Creative Team Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2021


Kander and Ebb's classic musical Cabaret is headed back to the West End stage with Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley.

Eddie Redmayne protagonizará CABARET en el West End
by Ainhoa Hornero - May 7, 2021


El musical espera estrenarse en noviembre de este año en el Playhouse Theatre

CABARET to Return to the West End; Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley in Talks to Star
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2021


Kander and Ebb's classic musical Cabaret is headed back to the West End stage with Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley.

BWW Review: CABARET at Scott Theatre, University Of Adelaide
by Barry Lenny - Apr 27, 2021


There's enough energy to power a small town.

Tony Winner Peg Murray Passes Away at 96 Years Old
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 4, 2020


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen star Peg Murray, who won a Tony Award for her performance in the original cast of Cabaret, passed away last week. She was 96 years old.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: CABARET se estrena en Broadway en 1966
by Cristina Martinez - Nov 20, 2020


La obra con libreto de Joe Masteroff que cambió la forma de hacer musicales.

BWW Feature: Cabaret Today
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 15, 2020


What is it about the art form of cabaret these days that is different from the art form of cabaret from yesterday? Sometimes nothing; but sometimes every damn thing.

The Drama Desk Awards to Posthumously Honor Hal Prince with Namesake Lifetime Achievement Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020


The 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards will celebrate the life and legacy of American theater producer and director Harold 'Hal' Prince with the Drama Desk's newly established lifetime achievement honor.

Cabaret FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Cabaret have there been?
Cabaret has had 19 productions including Broadway which opened in 1966, Broadway which opened in 1966, US Tour which opened in 1967, West End which opened in 1968, Regional (US) which opened in 1982, West End which opened in 1986, Broadway which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 1987, West End which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 1998, West End which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2008, UK Tour which opened in 2008, West End which opened in 2012, Broadway which opened in 2014, US Tour which opened in 2016, West End which opened in 2021 and Broadway which opened in 2024.
What Tony Awards has Cabaret been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Ron Field, Best Costume Design for Patricia Zipprodt, Best Direction of a Musical for Harold Prince, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for John KanderBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Fred Ebb and Best Scenic Design for Boris Aronson .
What Tony Awards has Cabaret won?
Best Musical, Best Choreography for Ron Field Best Costume Design for Patricia Zipprodt Best Direction of a Musical for Harold Prince Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for John Kander Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Fred Ebb, Best Scenic Design for Boris Aronson , .
What awards has Cabaret been nominated for?
Cabaret has been nominated for the Scenic Design award (The Hewes Awards) for Boris Aronson.
What awards has Cabaret won?
Cabaret has won the Scenic Design award (The Hewes Awards) for Boris Aronson.

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