Photo Flash: Marriott Theatre's CABARET, Starring Megan Sikora, Celebrates Opening Night

The musical theatre treasure CABARET kicked off the Marriott Theatre's 2014 season last night, January 22 and runs through March 16 at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. CABARET is Kander and Ebb's legendary musical about English cabaret performer Sally Bowles, American writer Clifford Bradshaw, and the decadence of 1929 Berlin. The production is directed by David H. Bell with choreography by Matt Raftery and Musical Direction by Ryan T. Nelson. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

With mounting fear and uncertainty outside, your Emcee welcomes you into the Kit Kat Klub and a world where your troubles are left at the door. CABARET is written by Joe Masteroff with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The classic score includes "Maybe This Time", "Money", and of course, "Cabaret". Based on Christopher Isherwood's novel "The Berlin Stories" and John Van Druten's play I Am a Camera,CABARET won eight 1967 Tony Awards (including Best Musical and Best Score) and Bob Fosse's 1972 film adaptation won eight Oscars, including Best Actress for Liza Minnelli.

CABARET features Megan Sikora (Broadway: Wicked, Curtains, How to Succeed..., The Nance, Thoroughly Modern Millie) as Sally Bowles, Patrick Sarb (Marriott: Fiddler on the Roof, Broadway: Mamma Mia!) as Clifford Bradshaw, and Stephen Schellhardt (Marriott: South Pacific, Full Monty, Thoroughly Modern Millie; Drury Lane: Hot Mikado (Jeff nom.)) as the Emcee. With Annabel Armour as Fraulein Schneider, Craig Spidle as Herr Schultz, Christine Sherrill as Fraulein Kost, Jameson Cooper as Ernst Ludwig, and ensemble members Holly Becker, Brian Bohr, Adam Estes, Chadae Nichol, Alexandra Palkovic, Liam Quealy, Sam Rogers, Holly Stauder, Jonny Stein, Brandi Wooten, Bernie Yvon and Melissa Zaremba.

The CABARET production team is led by the Marriott Theatre's lead artistic director Aaron Thielen. Set Design is by Tom Ryan, Costume Design by Nancy Missimi, Lighting Design by Diane Ferry Williams, Sound Design by Bob Gilmartin and Properties Design by Sally Weiss. The Marriott Theatre orchestra is conducted by musical supervisor Patti Garwood.

CABARET is suggested for audiences aged 16 years and up due to mature subject matter. Ticket prices range from $40 to $48, excluding tax and handling fees. Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets, call the Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200. Visit www.MarriottTheatre.com for more information.

Photos courtesy of Peter Coombs and The Marriott Theatre.

Stephen Schellhardt, Holly Stauder and Bernie Yvon

Stephen Schellhardt and Megan Sikora

Sam Rogers, Jonny Stein, Annabel Armour, Brian Bohr and Craig Spidle

Patrick Sarb and Megan Sikora

Melissa Zaremba, Holly Becker, Chadae Nichol, Megan Sikora, Brandi Wooten and Alexandra Palkovic

Melissa Zaremba and Brian Bohr

Jonny Stein and Liam Quealy

Craig Spidle, Christine Sherrill and Jameson Cooper

Brandi Wooten, James Cooper and Melissa Zaremba

Annabel Armour and Craig Spidle

Alexandra Palkovic, Melissa Zaremba, Stephen Schellhardt, Megan Sikora and Holly Becker