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Idina Menzel Will Bring TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME Tour to the Charleston Gaillard Center
by Team BWW - Apr 26, 2024


Multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter and Tony Award-winning performer, Idina Menzel announced the “Take Me or Leave Me Tour” in North America this upcoming Summer 2024, including a stop at the Charleston Gaillard Center on Saturday, August 3.

Photos: Joel Grey Celebrates 92nd Birthday at CABARET
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 13, 2024


On Thursday, April 11, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club celebrated Broadway legend Joel Grey’s 92nd birthday on stage at the August Wilson Theatre. See photos here!

Photos: CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Celebrates Joel Grey's 92nd Birthday!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024


Last night, the company of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club Broadway legend Joel Grey’s 92nd birthday on stage at the August Wilson Theatre. See photos of the show's Academy and Tony-winning star with the production's stars, Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin. 

Video: Joel Grey and Eddie Redmayne Talk CABARET and The 'Emcee' Legacy
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024


Last night, the company of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club wilkommened some very special guests to their immersive nightclub home! Eddie Redmayne currently in previews as the ‘Emcee’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club celebrated Broadway legend Joel Grey’s 92nd birthday on stage at the August Wilson Theatre.

Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater. 

Elton John Jukebox Musical May Come to the Stage in the Future
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024


An Elton John muiscal may be in the works and coming to the stage in the future! Learn more about what Elton's husband, David Furnish, had to say about the possibility.

EP Featuring Live Tracks From CABARET Will Be Released Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2024


A new EP featuring live performances of songs from Cabaret in London will be released next week! The album includes live renditions of 'Willkommen', 'Don’t Tell Mama', 'I Don’t Care Much' and 'Cabaret' performed by Jake Shears and Self Esteem, aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor.

New Work Series WITCHES, QUEERS AND CLOWNS Will Bring A Host of Radical Artists to HERE in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024


The three-week performance series will feature music, theater, comedy and cabaret work from Matt Bovee, Scout Davis, Amy Jo Jackson, Dan Mills and Ben Thornewill, Kristin McCarthy Parker, Adam J. Rineer, and others, as well as the world premiere of Witches!? In Salem?! by Matt Cox (Puffs).

Marty Lauter And More Join CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB; Additional Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2024


Additional casting has been announced for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club starring Academy Award and Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne in his Olivier Award-winning performance as ‘The Emcee' and introducing Gayle Rankin as the toast of Mayfair ‘Sally Bowles.' The production is directed by Olivier Award winner Rebecca Frecknall and designed by Tony Award nominee and Evening Standard Award winner Tom Scutt.

Photos: Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor Extend Run in CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB; Plus All New Photos Released!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023


The producers of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB have announced the final extension of Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem in the multi award-winning, critically acclaimed production. Plus, check out all new production photos!

New Musical TAMMY FAYE is Coming to Broadway During 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023


The Almeida Theatre production of the Olivier-nominated musical, TAMMY FAYE, will premiere at a Nederlander Theatre on Broadway in the 2024-25 Season. Learn more about the production here!

Natascia Diaz and Henry Gottfried Join the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023


Get the latest updates on the cast of Broadway's Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club, including Natascia Diaz and Henry Gottfried. Find out when the show is opening and how long it will be running.

Bebe Neuwirth and Steven Skybell Join the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023


More casting has been announced for the upcoming Broadway production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club! Two-time Tony Award® winner and Emmy Award® winner Bebe Neuwirth will play ‘Fraulein Schneider’ and Obie Award winner and Drama Desk Award® nominee Steven Skybell will play ‘Herr Schultz'.

Photos: First Look at Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin in CABARET; Tickets On Sale Now!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023


Tickets are now on sale to catch Academy Award®, Tony Award®, and two-time Olivier Award winner Eddie Redmayne as ‘The Emcee’ and Gayle Rankin as the toast of Mayfair ‘Sally Bowles,’ in the visionary new production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. Plus, check out all new photos of the two stars!

Andrew Rannells Says There's A 'Big Possibility' TAMMY FAYE Is Coming to Broadway 'Very Soon'
by Michael Major - Oct 31, 2023


Elton John and Jake Shears' Tammy Faye: the Musical might be coming to Broadway 'very soon!' Andrew Rannells, who played Jim Bakker in the 2022 production in the U.K., sat down on Andy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live last night with his Gutenberg! the Musical co-star Josh Gad and discussed the musical's Broadway transfer. Watch the videos now!

Video: Get a First Look at the Teaser Trailer for CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023


Get a first look at Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin in the teaser trailer for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway.

Ato Blankson-Wood to Star as 'Cliff' in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023


Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood will play ‘Cliff’ opposite Academy Award® and Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne as ‘The Emcee’ and Gayle Rankin as the toast of Mayfair ‘Sally Bowles,’ in the visionary new production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre.

Video: All New Footage of Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor in CABARET at the Kit Kat Club
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2023


All new video footage has been released of the new cast of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club starring Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem as The Emcee and Sally Bowles respectively, as the pair extend their run until Saturday 27 January 2024.

Eddie Redmayne Will Reprise Role in CABARET on Broadway Alongside Gayle Rankin
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023


Academy Award® and Tony Award® winner Eddie  Redmayne will reprise his Olivier Award-winning performance as ‘The Emcee’ and  introduce Gayle Rankin as the toast of Mayfair ‘Sally Bowles,’ in the visionary new  production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre.

Video: Recap the Best of Broadway-Bound CABARET Revival
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2023


The West End revival of Cabaret will open on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre in Spring 2024. While casting has yet to be announced, the London production has seen plenty of famous faces since the show opened almost two years ago. Recap some of their performances with these videos.

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