Cabaret Revival 1998 - Articles Page 11

Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: March 19, 1998
Closing: January 04, 2004

Cabaret - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

Kit Kat Klub
124 W. 43rd 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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Arden Theatre Company Heads to the Kit Kat Club with CABARET
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2017


Arden Theatre Company kicks off their 30th Anniversary Season with the Tony Award-winning musical CABARET, based on the book by Joe Masteroff and the play by John Van Druten and stories by Charles Isherwood.

Arden Theatre Presents CABARET Benefit Performance for Hurricane-Torn Houston Arts Community
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2017


Arden Theatre Company, in partnership with the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, presents a benefit, pay-what-you-can performance on Wednesday, September 20 at 8 p.m., of the Tony Award-winning musical CABARET. Ticket proceeds will be donated to the Harvey Arts Recovery Fund for distribution to needy artists and arts organizations in Houston that suffered damage during Hurricane Harvey. Arden Theatre Company is located in Old City, Philadelphia, at 40 N. 2nd Street.

Arden Theatre Company Heads to the Kit Kat Club with CABARET
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2017


Arden Theatre Company kicks off their 30th Anniversary Season with the Tony Award-winning musical CABARET, based on the book by Joe Masteroff and the play by John Van Druten and stories by Charles Isherwood.

BWW Preview: CVRep Presents a Robust Series of Summer Offerings.
by Audrey Liebross - Jun 23, 2017


Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) has a robust summer season planned, which is already in progress. Its offerings consist of plays, cabaret, jazz, and classical music. This weekend, Perry Ojeda, who played Gabey in the 1998 Broadway Revival of ON THE TOWN, will perform in concert. Mr. Ojeda will sing the songs of Betty Comden and Adolph Green.

Teatro ZinZanni Returns to Seattle This Autumn
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2017


With great excitement, Teatro ZinZanni today announced the highly anticipated return of their production of 'Love, Chaos, and Dinner,' the beloved original show combining the best of cirque, cabaret, spectacle, live music, comedy, and fine dining. The iconic institution found an ideal location and perfect partner to present its truly one-of-a-kind experience at King County's Marymoor Park near Redmond, Washington.    

BWW Review: Tarnished CABARET at Paramount Shows How Good This Classic Can Be
by Jay Irwin - Jun 14, 2017


The 1998 Sam Mendes staging of Kander and Ebb's classic "Cabaret" has come through the Paramount several times. And why not? It's a great show and a big crowd pleaser. But it requires a cast that gets the show and the tone to be done right. Fortunately for us the current tour at the Paramount is a shiny (or rather intentionally not shiny) example of how good this show can be and why it's still an enduring classic.

CABARET Comes to Seattle's Paramount Theatre 6/13-6/25
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2017


The critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present, direct from Broadway, the national tour of SAM MENDES (Skyfall, American Beauty) and ROB MARSHALL's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET, playing Seattle's Paramount Theatre from June 13 - 25.

Brenda Braxton, Anita Gillette and More Slated for CABARET CARES Gala
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2017


Joseph Macchia, founder of Help Is on The Way Today, has announced the cast list and menu for Cabaret Cares' May 21st Annual Gala at Metropolitan Room.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2017


Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's founding artistic director Fred Anzevino today announced the company's lineup for the 2017-18 season, its last in its Rogers Park venue, the No Exit Café. The company will move into a new home in Evanston for the 2018-19 season. Their '17-'18 season will open in September with William Finn and James Lapine's 1998 off-Broadway hit, A New Brain. The musical, which was inspired by a real-life medical crisis Finn experienced, concerns a songwriter who while in a coma and awaiting life-threatening brain surgery, hallucinates about the songs he has yet to write and the people in his life. Its score includes some of Finn's most romantic, humorous and joyous songs, such as “I'd Rather Be Sailing,” “The Music Still Plays On” and “I Feel So Much Spring.” A New Brain will be directed by Anzevino, with music direction by Jeremy Ramey and choreography by Cameron Turner. It will run from September 15  through October 29.

CABARET to Play San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2017


The critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present, direct from Broadway, the national tour of SAM MENDES (Skyfall, American Beauty) and ROB MARSHALL's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET, playing San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden, San Jose) June 6-11, 2017. Press night for CABARET will be held on Tuesday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m.

BWW Review: Scintillating CABARET at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Apr 26, 2017


A scinitillating revival of Kander and Ebb's CABARET is playing on the Shea's stage and this re-imagined classic feels both fresh and disturbing in appropriate ways.

Shea's to Say 'Willkommen' to CABARET This Month
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2017


As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present, direct from Broadway, the national tour of SAM MENDES (Skyfall, American Beauty) and ROB MARSHALL's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET, playing April 25-30, 2017 for eight performances at Shea's Buffalo Theatre as part of the M&T Bank 2016-17 Broadway Series.

BWW Interview: Lance Horne On His Current Residency at Joe's Pub, His Iconic Collaborators and Trying to Recruit Neve Campbell
by Troy Frisby - Apr 5, 2017


Lance Horne is developing new music based on acclaimed author Neil Gaiman's love poems to his wife, Amanda Palmer, is working on a top-secret project with Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears and continues to work with his 'musical husband,' Alan Cumming. And, if all of that weren't enough, the Emmy-winning composer (ONE LIFE TO LIVE), lyricist and performer has also returned to Joe's Pub for the 2016-2017 season. Having performed at the venue since it first opened its doors in 1998, Horne is currently undertaking a four-part residency of new material---aptly titled NEW WORK, NEW WORK---for which he's been joined by many of his famous friends. Ahead of the residency's penultimate installment, NEW WORK NEW WORK 3, on April 12 at 7pm, we spoke with Horne by phone about his innumerable collaborators, his history with Joe's and the stars he's still working on teaming up with.

BWW Review: CABARET Moves Madisonians at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Mar 22, 2017


As I've stated before, theater should speak to people. This production of Cabaret spoke volumes to me and feels particularly poignant in today's political climate.  

Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today Announces 2017 Award Winners
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2017


Joseph Macchia, founder of Help Is on The Way Today, has announced Cabaret Cares' special annual awards, to be celebrated at the May 21st Gala at Metropolitan Room. Scroll down for photos of the winners!

BWW REVIEW: CABARET Mesmerizes at Fox Cities P.A.C.
by Meredith Kreisa - Mar 1, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company's CABARET opened at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on February 28 and will continue to run through March 5. CABARET is a stunning, stirring production that is simultaneously timeless and timely.

Roundabout Theatre Company's Production of CABARET Makes Columbus Premiere Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2017


The critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present, direct from Broadway, the national tour of Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET, playing March 28-April 1 at the Ohio Theatre.

CABARET at Fox Cities PAC Announces Digital Ticket Lottery
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2017


The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is delighted to announce a $25 ticket lottery for Cabaret, which will play the Fox Cities P.A.C. from February 28-March 5. 

Willkommen! CABARET to Arrive at Fox Cities P.A.C. Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2017


Direct from Broadway, the musical masterpiece comes to the Fox Cities! As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present the national tour of Sam Mendes (Skyfall , American Beauty) and Rob Marshall's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET, playing Feb. 28 through March 5 at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center as part of the Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America Series.

CABARET Announces Digital Lottery at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2017


The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is delighted to announce a $25 ticket lottery for Cabaret, which will play the Fox Cities P.A.C. from February 28-March 5. 

CABARET at Fox Cities PAC Announces Digital Ticket Lottery
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2017


The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is delighted to announce a $25 ticket lottery for Cabaret, which will play the Fox Cities P.A.C. from February 28-March 5. 

New Stars Announced for CABARET at Wharton Center
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company announced today casting for the Wharton Center engagement of the national tour of Sam Mendes (Spectre, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET.

Come to the CABARET This February at Wharton Center
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company presents, direct from Broadway, the national tour of SAM MENDES (Skyfall, American Beauty) and ROB MARSHALL's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET.

New Stars Announced for CABARET at Wharton Center
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company announced today casting for the Wharton Center engagement of the national tour of Sam Mendes (Spectre, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET.

Life Is Beautiful! Roundabout's CABARET to Play the Princess of Wales Theatre This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2017


David Mirvish will present the national tour of Sam Mendes (Spectre, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET. CABARET will play a strictly one-week engagement, February 14 - 19 at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

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Cabaret - 1998 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1998 Drama Desk Awards Michele Pawk
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Alan Cumming
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Natasha Richardson
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Rob Marshall
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Rob Marshall
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design William Ivey Long
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design William Ivey Long
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Rob Marshall
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Sam Mendes
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Michele Pawk
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Mike Baldassari
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Peggy Eisenhauer
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Peggy Eisenhauer
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Mike Baldassari
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Michael Gibson
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival-Musical Cabaret
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design - Musical Robert Brill
1998 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Special Citation
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical Alan Cumming
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Musical Natasha Richardson
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Choreography Rob Marshall
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Costume Design William Ivey Long
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director - Musical Sam Mendes
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director - Musical Rob Marshall
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Featured Actress - Musical Michele Pawk
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Revival - Musical 0
1998 Tony Awards Best Choreography Rob Marshall
1998 Tony Awards Best Costume Design William Ivey Long
1998 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Rob Marshall
1998 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Sam Mendes
1998 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Mike Baldassari
1998 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Peggy Eisenhauer
1998 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Michael Gibson
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Ron Rifkin
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Alan Cumming
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Mary Louise Wilson
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Natasha Richardson
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roundabout Theatre Company

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