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[HopeChanged]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 3:28pm

Updated On: 11/7/10 at 03:28 PM

[Tag]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 3:29pm

Do you have something better to do?

[HopeChanged]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 3:32pm

Updated On: 11/7/10 at 03:32 PM

[Actor2]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 3:38pm

I love the show. Definitely one of my favorites. Like most though, your impression will depend on the performance you see. In many ways it's a fragile show that can have many great interpretations, but also terrible ones. I've seen terrific productions and lackluster ones. I happen to really enjoy the music. Before I saw my first production I was hesitant as well. Three hours later though, I was hooked.

I say go for it.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 3:40pm

Just go! Cabaret is one of the very few shows I have never seen live and I would give anything to see a live production. It's a classic and has a very powerful story. What's the worst that could happen? Maybe you won't like it. You already bought the ticket so just go and try to enjoy it! :)
edit: If you go, post your thoughts of the production here. I would love to hear what you thought and what the production was like.

Updated On: 11/6/10 at 03:40 PM

[BwayTday]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 3:54pm

What number did you sample? I saw it and I liked it a lot. I know you enjoy Next to Normal so you don't mind heavy story lines which Cabaret certainly is. It was very thought provoking and I enjoyed a majority of the music. It most definitely doesn't suck. It was one of the first "concept musicals" so if you liked those that might also help.

The original ran for more then 1,000 performances and the most recent Broadway revival ran for more than 2,000. I say go. You've got a ticket and its a experience. If you don't like oh well, it's better than not going at all in my opinion. Updated On: 11/6/10 at 03:54 PM

[HopeChanged]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 4:07pm

Updated On: 11/7/10 at 04:07 PM

[broadwayboy987]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 4:50pm

Where is it?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 4:53pm

Cabaret is one of the greatest musicals ever written. Even if the production is problematic, I think it's worth exposing yourself to.

Updated On: 11/6/10 at 04:53 PM

[ClapYo'Hands]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 4:56pm

I hope you enjoy it. I've seen it twice now, and it is one of my favourite shows ever.

[MadonnaMusical]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 5:12pm

Cabaret is one of the greatest shows of the 20th century. Whether it's good or not though depends on the director, the edition of the show, and the girl playing Sally.

Let us know if you liked it. :o) Make sure to watch the movie though either way, because it's brilliant. It's also nice to watch Cabaret and follow it with Hedwig and the Angry inch. One is Berlin pre-nazi, and the other the effects after the nazi's.

It can also be seen as the first part in a Kander & Ebb trilogy of sorts.

CABARET - the story of pre-nazi berlin told through a burlesque cabaret

CHICAGO - the story of women's lib and celebrity justice told through a vaudville show

SCOTTSBORO BOYS - the story of racism in the south told through a minstrel show.

Posted: 11/6/10 at 6:22pm

Can we tell you what food you like and how you should dress now?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 10:34pm

One of my all time favorite shows. Stunning.

[HopeChanged]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 12:12am

Updated On: 11/7/10 at 12:12 AM

[madbrian]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 12:20am

"What's the worst that could happen?"

I saw a tour of Cabaret with Teri Hatcher as Sally. That's the worst that could happen.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 12:57am

^ Hardly. Norbert Leo Butz was a kick ass Emcee. Teri may not have been the best Sally, but Norbet's performance made the production a must-see.

[canmark]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 1:50am

I saw the Sam Mendes revival on Broadway (Studio 54) some years after it opened. I didn't see any of the original cast (although I had the Broadway cast CD, which is excellent, BTW), but the production was one of the best shows I've seen in the theatre, period. I was in the front row, where they had tables and chairs. Amazing production.

In 2007 I saw a revival in London (directed by Rufus Norris, I believe) and it was much less good--I was so disappointed. I'm also not a huge fan of the film (don't hate me, please).

I really think the show is a must-see for any theatre afficionado, though, so go see it.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 1:08am

Didn't the 5th Avenue Theatre do a production of Cabaret recently? I remember watching videos and looking at pictures and it looked like a garish circus show.

Updated On: 11/7/10 at 01:08 AM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 3:13am

Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls) just played the Emcee here in Boston at the American Rep Theater. It was a tremendous production and she was amazing.


I saw the NY revival a few times. Molly Ringwald was amazing as Sally.

Posted: 11/7/10 at 7:43am

Eeek. This morning at brunch, on a whim, I ordered Eggs Benedict. It's coming to my table any time now. But I just went online to see what Eggs Benedict is ... um ... how bad would it be if I just blow it off? I DID NOT like the idea of Poached eggs with lemon Butter Sauce at all. (Probably should have done that b4 placing my order, eh? Yeah, duh.) So, unless you all think this a great must-eat show and I'll really miss out by missing it, I'm now very tempted to kiss the $14 brunch entree goodbye and just bag it now. Your thoughts?

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 8:05am

Eggs Benedict is the greatest breakfast item ever cooked. Every person should experience it.

[HopeChanged]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 8:35am

Updated On: 11/7/10 at 08:35 AM

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 9:21am

Hope, when you meet people like that in person, they are often quite nice and almost painfully shy. (I have never met Joe, so can't say for sure.) Somehow the anonymity of a message board - which allows people to post without even revealing their own names or even correct gender - empowers some to spew out all their pent up hurt and frustration by mocking others.

However, your original post did leave you wide open because it revealed your own insecurities - having bought tickets to the show you obviously knew nothing about and posting here to ask "how bad would it be if I just blow it off?"

You then claim to have sampled a few songs (what, did you listen to 30-second clips on Amazon?)and used that as a basis to judge a show.

When I first read you post I thought it was a joke. WHY would you buy tickets to a show you knew nothing about? And why would you seek direction from a bunch of total strangers as to whether you should go or not? (People here could have told you that CABARET is an awful show not worth wasting your time with and you would have missed what turned out to be a good show.)

Better to phrase your question asking what people here think are the show's strengths and/or weaknesses. That would at least generate some thoughtful responses.

The ONLY way you will ever know if you like a show is to go see it. Or, at least, get the original cast album...listen to the score and read the synopsis. You should also find out about the core shows that are important and worthwhile. A two-time Tony award winner (1966 and 199 that has played over 3,000 performances on Broadway would seem a no-brainier.

THINK before you post!

[geaj]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 9:40am

Don't hate on Joe! He's a sarcastic son of a gun, and he's always hilarious! Glad you liked the show!

[HopeChanged]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 11:52am

Thanks for the guidance, Frontrowcentre2. However, there's still no need for people to go out of their way to be nasty to one another. I now regret starting the thread and will refrain from "leaving myself open" in the future. Best wishes.