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Who Played Ernst Ludwig in Cabaret

Ernst Ludwig is a role in Cabaret, a musical that opened Broadway in 1966.

Based on the play <i>I Am a Camera</i> by John Van Druten<br> Based on stories by Christopher Isherwood<p> 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.

25 actors have played Ernst Ludwig in Cabaret.

View full cast of Cabaret

Performer Production Opened
Edward Winter Broadway Cabaret 1966
George Reinholt Broadway Cabaret 1966
John Herbert Broadway Cabaret 1966
Richard Owens West End Cabaret 1968
Rodney Cottam West End Cabaret 1986
David Staller Broadway Cabaret 1987
Jon Vandertholen Broadway Cabaret 1987
Denis O'Hare Broadway Cabaret 1998
Fred Rose Broadway Cabaret 1998
Martin Moran Broadway Cabaret 1998
Mauricio Villalobos Broadway Cabaret 1998
Michael Stuhlbarg Broadway Cabaret 1998
Peter Benson Broadway Cabaret 1998
Andy Taylor US Tour Cabaret 1999
Drew McVety US Tour Cabaret 1999
Andrew Maud West End Cabaret 2006
Aaron Krohn Broadway Cabaret 2014
Ned Noyes US Tour Cabaret 2016
Patrick Vaill US Tour Cabaret 2016
Ryan DeNardo US Tour Cabaret 2016
Fred Haig West End Cabaret 2021
Lucas Koch West End Cabaret 2021
Colin Cunliffe Broadway Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club 2024
Henry Gottfried Broadway Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club 2024
Karl Skyler Urban Broadway Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club 2024

Other Roles in Cabaret

Role Production Opened
Bartender Broadway Cabaret 1966
Bobby Broadway Cabaret 1966
Clifford Bradshaw Broadway Cabaret 1966
Custom Official Broadway Cabaret 1966
Ensemble/Other Roles Broadway Cabaret 1966
Ernst Ludwig Broadway Cabaret 1966
Felix Broadway Cabaret 1966
Frau Kruger Broadway Cabaret 1966
Frau Wendel Broadway Cabaret 1966
Fraulein Kost Broadway Cabaret 1966
Fraulein Schneider Broadway Cabaret 1966
Frenchie Broadway Cabaret 1966
Fritzie Broadway Cabaret 1966
German Sailor Broadway Cabaret 1966
Greta Broadway Cabaret 1966
Herr Erdmann Broadway Cabaret 1966
Herr Schultz Broadway Cabaret 1966
Herr Wendel Broadway Cabaret 1966
Hulda Broadway Cabaret 1966
Kit Kat Girl Broadway Cabaret 1966
Lulu Broadway Cabaret 1966
Maitre D' Broadway Cabaret 1966
Maria Broadway Cabaret 1966
Marlene Broadway Cabaret 1966
Master of Ceremonies Broadway Cabaret 1966
Max Broadway Cabaret 1966
One of "Two Ladies" Broadway Cabaret 1966
Performer Broadway Cabaret 1966
Rosie Broadway Cabaret 1966
Sally Bowles Broadway Cabaret 1966
Telephone Girl Broadway Cabaret 1966
Texas Broadway Cabaret 1966
Victor Broadway Cabaret 1966

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