Cabaret Revival 1987 - Articles Page 16

Ages: 12+
Opened: October 22, 1987
Closing: June 04, 1988

Cabaret - 1987 - Broadway History , Info & More

Minskoff Theatre (Broadway)
200 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

Based on the play I Am a Camera by John Van Druten


Based on stories by Christopher Isherwood

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.

Cabaret - 1987 - Broadway Cast

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Lillias White Celebrates THE NIGHT AFTER THE TONYS at Catalina Jazz Club Tonight, 6/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2012


Chris Isaacson Presents and Upright Cabaret proudly present Broadway diva Lillias White: The Night After The Tonys, as she belts out the best of Broadway and Jazz, at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, for one performance only, tonight, June 11. Showtime is 8pm, with cocktail and dinner service beginning at 6:30pm.

A.C.T. to Host THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Talkback, 6/18
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 8, 2012


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will welcome legendary Broadway songwriter and lyricist John Kander (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman), five-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman (The Producers, Young Frankenstein, Contact) and book writer David Thompson (Steel Pier, Chicago) for a one-night only conversation with A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff on Monday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m.

Musical Theater in Chicago: A Complete Summer List!
by Paul W. Thompson - Jun 7, 2012


In case you missed it in the "Showtune Mosh Pit" column last week, here is my full listing of musical theater shows (plus three special concert events) happening in Chicago this summer. Click on the name of each show for a link to more information. And enjoy!

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 30th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - May 30, 2012


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The non-Equity Jeff Awards are Monday night, and we've compiled our first ever Summer Musical Theatre Guide! Here are 35 listings for your viewing pleasure....

The Cabaret Chronicles: Spotlight on William Blake!
by Jenna Esposito - May 29, 2012


Cabaret chronicles author Jenna Esposito interviews rising star William Blake about his upcoming tribute to Etta James, his performance in the new Air Supply musical and more in a cabaret chronicles exclusive article!

Lillias White Celebrates THE NIGHT AFTER THE TONYS at Catalina Jazz Club, 6/11
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2012


Chris Isaacson Presents and Upright Cabaret proudly present Broadway diva Lillias White: The Night After The Tonys, as she belts out the best of Broadway and Jazz, at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, for one performance only, on Monday, June 11. Showtime is 8pm, with cocktail and dinner service beginning at 6:30pm.

Michelle Ryan to Lead West End Revival of CABARET as Sally
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2012


The Daily Mail reports that director Rufus Norris, fresh off the debut of his film Broken at Cannes, has cast Michelle Ryan as Sally in the upcoming West End revival of Cabaret.

Will Young to Star in West End Revival of CABARET
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2012


According to a report by The Daily Mail, Pop Idol star Will Young has been cast in the West End revival of Cabaret, directed by Rufus Norris.

The Cabaret at The Columbia Club Presents Linda Eder, 6/22 & 23
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 5, 2012


With a career spanning over two decades and accolades as "one of the greatest contemporary solo voices of our time," Linda Eder brings her one-woman show to The Cabaret.

A.C.T. Completes 2011-2012 Season with Bay Area Premiere of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, 6/21-7/15
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 4, 2012


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will close its 2011-12 season with the Bay Area premiere of The Scottsboro Boys, the critically acclaimed musical based on a tragic chapter in American history. Nominated for twelve 2011 Tony Awards, The Scottsboro Boys features music and lyrics by the legendary Broadway songwriting team of John Kander and Fred Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman), book by David Thompson (Steel Pier, Chicago), musical direction by Eric Ebbenga, and direction and choreography by five-time Tony Award-winner Susan Stroman (The Producers, Young Frankenstein, Contact). Jeff Whiting will serve as associate director and choreographer. Tony and Emmy Award winner Hal Linden (Barney Miller, The Rothschilds on Broadway) joins the stellar cast as The Interlocutor. The Scottsboro Boys performs a limited run June 21-July 15, 2012, at the American Conservatory Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco). Press night is Wednesday, June 27, at 8 p.m. Tickets (starting at $20) are on sale now and may be purchased online at act-sf.org or by calling 415.749.2228.

Lookingglass Theatre Extends CASCABEL Through April 29
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 27, 2012


Lookingglass Theatre, Frontera Grill and Silverguy Entertainment announce additional performances of Rick Bayless in Cascabel: Dinner - Daring - Desire, a theatrical adventure featuring a feast, circus acts, and a love story starring celebrity chef Rick Bayless. The culinary and theatrical experience has been extended an additional week, through April 29, 2012, at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works.

Jeff Blumenkrantz, Laura Patinkin Perform at Boca Grove Golf and Tennis Club
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 27, 2012


On Tuesday, March 20, Boca Grove Golf and Tennis Club, a premier golf club in Boca Raton, Florida, welcomed back recent recipient of the Fred Ebb Award and Tony Award Nominee, Jeff Blumenkrantz and his fellow Broadway actor, Laura Patinkin. The two performers showcased their talents for a crowd of more than 200 Boca Grove members and guests. The intimate, two person show featured a number of beloved Broadway standards from shows such as 'Sound of Music,' 'West Side Story,' 'Gypsy,' 'Cabaret' and more. They also performed a handful of Blumenkrantz's original songs.

Janis Siegel: New York Standard Time Plays The Cabaret at The Columbia Club
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2012


A ten-time Grammy winner, Siegel has sung lead vocals for some of the Transfer's biggest hits, including "Operator," "Birdland," and "The Boy from N.Y.C."

Triad Stage & NewBridge Bank Present New Music Trilogy by Reynolds Price
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2012


Utilizing two different casts to tell a story spanning four decades, Triad Stage and NewBridge Bank present the entire New Music trilogy by Reynolds Price, directed by Preston Lane, in a two part extended run-Part I, comprised of the plays, August Snow and Night Dance, and Part II, the final play in the series, Better Days-produced together for only the second time since they were written.

Marilyn Maye, Ben Davis Join THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1946 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2012


The Town Hall (123 West 43 Street) has signed Award-winning Jazz singer Marilyn Maye, Tony Award winner, Ben Davis (Baz Luhrmann's La Boheme), Dameka Hayes, Audelco Award Nominee for It Ain't Nothing But The Blues and Jessie Mueller, who made her Broadway debut in On a Clear Day…, to perform in THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1946 on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 8pm.

Triad Stage & NewBridge Bank Present New Music Trilogy by Reynolds Price
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2012


Utilizing two different casts to tell a story spanning four decades, Triad Stage and NewBridge Bank present the entire New Music trilogy by Reynolds Price, directed by Preston Lane, in a two part extended run-Part I, comprised of the plays, August Snow and Night Dance, and Part II, the final play in the series, Better Days-produced together for only the second time since they were written.

Marilyn Maye, Ben Davis Join THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1946 2/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 30, 2012


The Town Hall (123 West 43 Street) has signed Award-winning Jazz singer Marilyn Maye, Tony Award winner, Ben Davis (Baz Luhrmann's La Boheme), Dameka Hayes, Audelco Award Nominee for It Ain't Nothing But The Blues and Jessie Mueller, who made her Broadway debut in On a Clear Day…, to perform in THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1946 on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 8pm.

Triad Stage & NewBridge Bank Present New Music Trilogy by Reynolds Price
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 27, 2012


Utilizing two different casts to tell a story spanning four decades, Triad Stage and NewBridge Bank present the entire New Music trilogy by Reynolds Price, directed by Preston Lane, in a two part extended run-Part I, comprised of the plays, August Snow and Night Dance, and Part II, the final play in the series, Better Days-produced together for only the second time since they were written.

Broadway Beat and BWW's Bradshaw Smith Dies at 57
by Robert Diamond - Jan 17, 2012


Producer Bradshaw Smith passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012 after suffering a sudden stroke. Born on April 14, 1954 in Derby Connecticut, he arrived in New York in the mid-70's and immediately immersed himself in the world of cabaret. He was acclaimed for his groundbreaking cabaret performances, none more popular than his long running Cole Porter Revue at Don't Tell Mama. His cabaret awards include a Backstage Bistro in 1985. In 1987 he received the first MAC Award for Best Male Vocalist.

Alice Ripley, Tom Wopat, et al. Set for Town Hall's BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1946, 2/13
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 11, 2012


The Town Hall has just announced the 12th Season of their acclaimed BROADWAY BY THE YEAR® concert series which kicks off with THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1946 on Monday, February 13, 2012. The show is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Initial casting includes Alice Ripley, the Tony® Award winning star of Next to Normal, Tom Wopat (Tony® Award nominated for his role of Frank Butler in Annie Get Your Gun revival/Catch Me if You Can), Kerry O'Malley (On a Clear Day…Annie Get Your Gun revival) and Noah Racey (Curtains), who will also choreograph. The evening will feature songs and dance from Irving Berlin's classic Annie Get Your Gun and other musicals including Call Me Mister, St. Louis Woman and Park Avenue. Ross Patterson is the musical director.

Janis Siegel: New York Standard Time Plays The Cabaret at The Columbia Club
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 9, 2012


A ten-time Grammy winner, Siegel has sung lead vocals for some of the Transfer's biggest hits, including "Operator," "Birdland," and "The Boy from N.Y.C."

KPFK Radio’s Arts in Review Announces Holiday Show
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 19, 2011


KPFK Radio's Arts in Review, Los Angeles's longest-running radio showcase on live theater and cabaret, presents its annual one-hour Holiday Special, highlighted by the premiere of the radio dramatization, To All a Good Night, performed by the Arts in Review Repertory Company, and the 8th annual concert presentation of Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales, featuring actor Al Alu. Also featured is the music of singer/composer Jane Fuller, the songwriting duo, David Budway & Lou Tracey, Koto Keys (Mara Purl & Marilyn Harris) and satirist Bryant Oden.

IT’S ALL THE RAGE Plays Theatre Row 11/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 22, 2011


How does a well-known San Francisco comic ("openly gay since 1987") tell the story of her parents' murder-suicide? In the only way she knows how: hilariously. "I grew up in a funny family. And then my dad shot my mom.

IT’S ALL THE RAGE Plays United Solo Festival, 11/18
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2011


How does a well-known San Francisco comic ('openly gay since 1987') tell the story of her parents' murder-suicide? In the only way she knows how: hilariously. 'I grew up in a funny family. And then my dad shot my mom. And then himself. He was a WWII vet, an Elk. She was a passive-aggressive poet. The 'greatest generation?' Nah. Love is deadly. You ever thought of killing your spouse? It could happen to you. I survived it. Mostly. And I'm a comic.'

Al Jarreau Comes To The Jorgensen 11/11-12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 8, 2011


Seven-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau brings his smooth croon to Jorgensen's 'Best of Connecticut' Cabaret on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12.

Other Productions of Cabaret

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 - 1987 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1988 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Werner Klemperer
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Harold Prince
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival Cabaret

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