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Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club Revival - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
2 hours and 45 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission
Ages: 12+
Closing: September 21, 2025

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club - 2024 Broadway History , Info & More


Willkommen. Bienvenue. Welcome to the Kit Kat Club- home to an intimate and electrifying new production of Cabaret. Experience this groundbreaking musical like never before. The denizens of the Kit Kat Club have created a decadent sanctuary inside Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre, where artists and performers, misfits and outsiders rule the night. Step inside their world. This is Berlin. Relax. Loosen up. Be yourself.

What’s the show about? Set in the waning days of the Weimar Republic, Cabaret tells the story of Sally Bowles, a free-spirited singer at the Kit Kat Club, and Clifford Bradshaw, an American writer seeking inspiration in Berlin. As the enigmatic Emcee leads the audience through the cabaret's electrifying performances, the outside world grows increasingly dangerous, reflecting the personal and political tensions of the time. The result is a powerful exploration of love, identity, and the cost of complacency.

Directed by Rebecca Frecknall, this revival transforms Broadway's August Wilson Theatre into an immersive, in-the-round venue, recreating the ambiance of a 1930s cabaret. With period-inspired costumes, evocative lighting, and a visceral staging concept, the production blurs the line between audience and performer, drawing you deep into the story.

London’s hottest ticket arrived on Broadway in Spring 2024 with Academy and Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne reprising his Olivier Award-winning performance as the Emcee, and introducing Gayle Rankin as the Toast of Mayfair, Sally Bowles. Both earned Tony nominations for their performances. Since then, Adam Lambert and Auliʻi Cravalho have taken over, bringing a fresh perspective to these iconic roles.

Cabaret, which originally debuted on Broadway in 1966, has music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Joe Masteroff – based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood. This marks the fourth Broadway revival of the beloved show.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Cabaret or experiencing it for the first time, this revival is a must-see. Step inside the Kit Kat Club, where every detail immerses you in a world of beauty and danger, and witness a production that is both exhilarating and hauntingly relevant.


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CABARET: IMMERSIVE, AMBITIOUS, ALL TOO TIMELY
7 / 10

But Frecknall smartly blurs the lines. All we’re really sure of is that we’re in Weimar-era Berlin. When the Emcee sings the echoey, haunting Aryan anthem “Tomorrow Belongs to Me,” he’s wandering through some kind of dreamland populated by wooden doll-size white men. In “Maybe This Time,” while Sally imagines another life for herself—“Not a loser anymore/ Like the last time and the time before,” she sings—she’s technically in Cliff’s room, but she’s also in some other liminal space. (The self-searching songs, “Maybe This Time” and “Cabaret,” are Rankin’s most powerful numbers.) At the end of “What Would You Do?,” Fraulein Schneider is singing atop a platform in the middle of the stage. The lamps on the tables are lit—like we’re in the club watching a performance, not the devastation of a woman who’s just traded her happiness to guarantee her survival.

Review: ‘Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club’ Works Too Hard But Finds Its Way
6 / 10

And then comes the show itself, which hasn’t upped the sexuality quotient, though it has definitely underlined what’s over the top. Everything that was extreme in previous productions is now even more so. As the Emcee of the Kit Kat Club, Oscar and Tony winner Eddie Redmayne has to separate himself from two legends (Joel Grey and Alan Cumming); he does so with exaggerated hand gestures and head bobbing and with vocal tics that sometimes resemble those of Jerry Lewis. Redmayne sings the show’s signature tune, “Willkommen,” in brown leather culottes, long black gloves, and a bright-blue party hat (costumes by Tom Scutt, who also did the sets), and seems to have veered outside the normal human range, going instead for a Cirque du Soleil meets demented puppet effect that’s often weird for weird’s sake. Each time Redmayne appears, the costumes grow more outlandish, though vocally his best moment is when his Emcee is dressed conservatively as a Master Race type, standing still and smoothly singing the Nazi anthem “Tomorrow Belongs to Me” to creepy effect. A succession of miniature wooden Redmayne dolls in the same garb (puppets of the puppet, as it were) appear on the edges of the rotating stage as he sings, foreshadowing the moment later in the show when the entire cast storms the stage, suited and looking like fascists.

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Video: Billy Porter Talks Fulfilling Dream Role as Emcee in Broadway’s CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - July 21, 2025


Playing the Emcee on Broadway has been a longtime dream for Billy Porter. The Tony-winner, who steps into the shoes of the Cabaret host this week, visited CBS Mornings to talk about playing the role in the current Broadway production. Watch the interview!

Video: Watch Marisha Wallace Sing 'Maybe This Time' From CABARET
by Michael Major - June 23, 2025


Watch Broadway's next Sally Bowles, Marisha Wallace, singing 'Maybe This Time' from the beloved Kander & Ebb musical. Wallace will be joining the hit Broadway musical, alongside Billy Porter as the Emcee, on Tuesday, July 22.

Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace to Join CABARET; Production to Close in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 18, 2025


Emmy Award, GRAMMY Award, and three-time Tony Award winner Billy Porter and two-time Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace will star as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ in the Tony Award-winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway.

Pop Star Jessie J Turned Down Role in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025


Pop powerhouse Jessie J has revealed that she recently declined taking on the iconic role of Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway.

Video: Highlights of Eva Noblezada & Orville Peck in CABART AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Nicole Rosky - May 2, 2025


Watch in this video as country music star Orville Peck and two-time Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada perform 'Money' and 'Mein Herr'. Peck and Noblezada will star in the Tony Award-winning production for a limited 16-week engagement through Sunday, July 20. 

Photos: Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada In CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2025


You can now check out new photos of Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada in Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club on Broadway. Learn more about the production here and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' in New CABARET Footage
by Michael Major - April 17, 2025


Watch new footage of Eva Noblezada in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway. The new video features the production's new 'Sally Bowles' performing 'Mein Herr,' while she discusses taking on the iconic character.

Photos: Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada In CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by A.A. Cristi - April 1, 2025


The first production photos of trailblazing country music star Orville Peck as ‘Emcee’ and two-time Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada as ‘Sally Bowles’ have been unveiled in the Tony Award-winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.

Video: Adam Lambert Performs 'Acid Queen' From TOMMY at Broadway Backwards
by Michael Major - March 24, 2025


Watch a video of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club star Adam Lambert perform 'Acid Queen' from The Who's Tommy at Broadway Backwards. The event also featured Jordan Fisher, Joy Woods, and more.

Video: Come to the CABARET with New Stars Eva Noblezada and Orville Peck
by Joey Mervis - March 25, 2025


Country music star Orville Peck and two-time Tony Award nominee and GRAMMY Award winner Eva Noblezada will join the Broadway cast of Cabaret for a limited 16-week run starting on March 31. Watch in this video as they chat more about their new Broadway gig!

Photo: Orville Peck Teases CABARET Look With New Preview
by Michael Major - March 24, 2025


Just days before his first performance, Orville Peck has further revealed his identity with a new look at him in Cabaret. New photos show the country singer peeking from behind a curtain, showing his eyes without his iconic mask for the first time.

Photos: See Unmasked Orville Peck & Eva Noblezada in CABARET Preview
by Michael Major - March 18, 2025


Orville Peck has officially been unmasked as he prepares to take on the role of the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club! See new photos of the unmasked country singer, alongside his upcoming co-star, Eva Noblezada as Sally Bowles.

Photo: Orville Peck Reveals That He Will Perform Without Mask in CABARET
by Stephi Wild - March 17, 2025


Orville Peck has confirmed that his iconic mask will not, in fact, be part of his Cabaret costume. Fans have been eager to see Peck's full face, which has not been revealed since his first album was released in 2019.

Photo: New Look at Orville Peck as the Emcee in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Michael Major - March 11, 2025


See a new look at Orville Peck as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. The photo cuts off Peck's eyes, not yet making it clear if the country music singer will don one of his classic masks for his performance.

Photo: New Look at Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' in CABARET
by Michael Major - March 7, 2025


See a new look at Eva Noblezada in character as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. The Great Gatsby alum joins the Broadway revival alongside Orville Peck. See new photos of her in in Sally Bowles' fuzzy green jacket and purple costume.

Photos: Eva Noblezada & Orville Peck Get Into CABARET Costume
by Michael Major - February 26, 2025


A first look at Eva Noblezada and Orville Peck in Cabaret has been revealed. The production has shared first look photos of the pair in costume, teasing a first look at Peck without his iconic mask on.

Ellen Harvey to Join CABARET on Broadway as 'Fraulein Schneider'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 24, 2025


Ellen Harvey will return to Broadway as ‘Fraulein Schneider’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre starting Monday, March 31. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: A Declassified Understudy Survival Guide with Hannah Florence
by Joey Mervis - February 24, 2025


In this video, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club understudy extraordinaire Hannah Florence breaks down how she manages doing double understudy duty as Fritzie and Kost.

Video: Adam Lambert on His Response to Audiences Laughing at Jewish Joke in CABARET
by Joshua Wright - February 19, 2025


Adam Lambert has recently gone viral for the way he has played a particular scene in Cabaret. He commented on this moment in the show during a recent appearance on The View.

Watch Adam Lambert's Show-Stopping Performance of 'I Don't Care Much' from CABARET on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - February 17, 2025


Discover Adam Lambert's captivating performance of 'I Don't Care Much' from CABARET on THE VIEW. Learn why this iconic musical remains relevant today, and watch the exclusive video here!

Video: Adam Lambert Performs 'I Don't Care Much' From CABARET on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - February 11, 2025


Adam Lambert recently appeared on The Tonight Show to perform 'I Don't Care Much' from Cabaret. In December, Lambert released his version of the song as a single, with an accompanying music video. Watch the video here!

Video: Adam Lambert Celebrates His Birthday at CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2025


Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and Pride Live/Stonewall National Monument Visitors Center celebrated GRAMMY Award nominee Adam Lambert’s birthday with a special curtain call. Check out a video here!

Orville Peck & Eva Noblezada to Join CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2025


Country music star Orville Peck and two-time Tony Award nominee and GRAMMY Award winner Eva Noblezada will star as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Auli'i Cravalho Talks Bringing Youth to Sally Bowles in CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - January 10, 2025


On Late Night with Seth Meyers, Auli'i Cravalho discussed her recognizable voice as Moana, being the youngest person to play Sally Bowles in Cabaret, and more. Watch her interview now!

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and what's the order?
Wilkommen
So What?
Don't Tell Mama
Telephone Song
Perfectly Marvelous
Two Ladies
It Couldn't Please Me More
Tomorrow Belongs to Me
Why Should I Wake Up?
The Money Song
Married
Meeskite
Kickline
If You Could See Her
What Would You Do?
Cabaret
It's the End of the Party
Angel of Love
I Don't Care Much
Herman, My German
Room-Mates
Down-Down-Down
Guten Abend
Goodtime Charlie
It'll All Blow Over
The Man in the Mirror
Never in Paris
Mein Herr
Money, Money, Money
Maybe This Time
Tiller Girls
Don't Go
Finale
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Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club History

Other Productions of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

1966   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1967   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1968   West End London Production
West End
1982   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1986   West End London Revival
West End
1987   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1993   West End Donmar Warehouse Revival
West End
1998   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2006   West End London Revival
West End
2008   UK Tour National Tour
UK Tour
2012   West End West End Revival Production
West End
2014   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2016   US Tour 2016 National Tour
US Tour
2021   West End London Production
West End
2024   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club - 2024 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2024 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Direction of a Musical Rebecca Frecknall
2024 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical Bebe Neuwirth
2024 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical Gayle Rankin
2024 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical Nick Lidster for Autograph
2024 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Gayle Rankin
2024 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Eddie Redmayne
2024 Drama League Awards Outstanding Direction of a Musical Rebecca Frecknall
2024 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Cabaret
2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical Bebe Neuwirth
2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Cabaret
2024 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Tom Scutt
2024 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Isabella Byrd
2024 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Steven Skybell
2024 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Eddie Redmayne
2024 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Bebe Neuwirth
2024 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Gayle Rankin
2024 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
2024 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Tom Scutt
2024 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Nick Lidster for Autograph

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