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CABARET Comes to Actor's Express in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

Actor’s Express will continue its 36th season with the hit musical Cabaret with book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fredd Ebb. Actor’s Express transforms into the Kit Kat Club, a decadent hotspot in anything-goes 1929 Berlin.

Video: Eddie Redmayne Recalls an Audience Member Asking Him for a Selfie During CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 12, 2024

On Tuesday, Eddie Redmayne stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, which is now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. During the interview, he discussed his long attachment to the material and a time when an audience member asked him for a selfie during a performance. Watch the interview here!

Video: Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin Talk CABARET Tony Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024

Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. He performs alongside Gayle Rankin as Sally Bowles, replacing Jessie Buckley from the West End production. Watch the full interview!

Jermyn Street Theatre Reveals Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced its Autumn Season. Learn more about the lineup here!

Pacific Conservatory Theatre Reveals Summer Season 60
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2024

PCPA has announced the lineup for its Summer Season 60, from June 13th through September 8th, 2024, at Solvang Festival Theater and Marian Theatre in Santa Maria.

CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 1, 2024

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway.

Cast Set for THE VOICE OF THE TURTLE at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the cast for this rare revival or John Van Druten's heartwarming comedy The Voice of the Turtle, which opens at the theatre on 27 June and runs to 20 July.

CABARET Understudies To Go On For Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2024

Cabaret understudies are set to go on as the Emcee and Sally Bowles for dates in June and July! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin Discuss CABARET Tony Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024

Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin stopped by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna on Tuesday to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. He performs alongside Gayle Rankin as Sally Bowles, replacing Jessie Buckley from the West End production. Both have been nominated for a Tony Award for their performance. Watch the interview!

Video: Eddie Redmayne Teaches Jimmy Fallon 'Willkommen' From CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2024

Eddie Redmayne visited The Tonight Show on Monday to discuss his role in as the Emcee in Cabaret for which he was just nominated for a Tony. During the interview, Redmayne recalled his first Tony win in 2010 for Red and some of his Cabaret experiences, culminating in a moment where Redmayne taught Fallon how to perform the famous opening number 'Willkommen.' Watch the interview and performance now!

Eddie Redmayne to Appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - May 17, 2024

Tune in to see Eddie Redmayne on The Tonight Show next week! On Monday, May 20, the Cabaret star will be on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon likely to discuss the new production, which is now running on Broadway. The program airs 11:35/10:35c on NBC.

THE VOICE OF THE TURTLE Comes to Jermyn Street Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

The Voice of The Turtle is a heart-warming comedy by John Van Druten – best-known for I Am A Camera, which formed the basis of the book for Cabaret.  T

Review: Studio Tenn's Season-Closing CABARET
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 11, 2024

Paul Vasterling, the longtime CEO and artistic director of Nashville Ballet, makes his debut as a director of musical theater with his revival of Cabaret – which he also choreographs – in a much-heralded and eagerly anticipated production for Franklin-based Studio Tenn. The timely and sumptuous revival allows audiences an opportunity to consider the prescience of the classic Broadway musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb that debuted in 1966 and which has continued to fascinate and challenge artists of the theater the world over almost 60 years later.

Rhea Norwood, Layton Williams, and More Will Join CABARET in London
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

New principal casting has been announced for the West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB. Learn more about the cast here!

Broadway Buying Guide: May 6, 2024- See the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024
by Team BWW - May 6, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 6, 2024.

Broadway Buying Guide: April 29, 2024- New Shows Top the Week
by Team BWW - Apr 29, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 29, 2024.

Video: Eddie Redmayne Talks CABARET on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 26, 2024

Eddie Redmayne joined Live with Kelly and Mark on Thursday to discuss his role in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, which just opened on Broadway. Having previously played the role of the Emcee in London, Redmayne highlighted the difference between American and British audiences and his character to the show. Watch the interview here!

Video: Go Inside the Kit Kat Club with the CABARET Cast and Creative Team
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2024

The Kit Kat Club has taken over the August Wilson Theatre and in this video, watch as the cast and creative team explain how they brought the exciting new revival to life for Broadway.

Shop CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB on Broadway Merch in the Theater Shop
by Team BWW - Apr 25, 2024

Shop Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop! Show merch available for purchase includes a unique silk scarf, mugs, show shirt, hat, sweatshirt, Cabaret postcard and more.

CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Cancels Today's Matinee Due to Cast Illness
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024

The April 24th matinee performance of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club has been cancelled due to cast illness. 

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