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Cabaret 1966

Ages: 12+
Opened: November 20, 1966

Cabaret - 1966 Broadway History , Info & More

Broadhurst Theatre (Broadway)
235 W. 44th St., New York, NY
Run Type Open Run
Market Broadway
Previews November 02, 1966 (21 previews)
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.

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Video: Watch Sarah Hyland & Skylar Astin in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Michael Major - Oct 15, 2026


Watch a first look video of stage and screen stars Skylar Astin as Emcee and Sarah Hyland as Sally Bowles, both making their West End debut in CABARET at the Kit Kat Club.

CHRISTIAN HOLDER: MY LIFE IS DANCE Documentary to Premiere
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


A new documentary about former Joffrey Ballet dancer Christian Holder, directed by Academy Award winner Brigitte Berman, will premiere at the Chicago History Museum. The film examines Holder's career in ballet, choreography, theater, music, and costume design.

CABARET Will Come to Det Norske Teatret in October
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026


Det Norske Teatret will present a new production of the musical Cabaret on the theater's Main Stage in Oslo, Norway. Learn more about the upcoming production here.

Photos: Skylar Astin and Sarah Hyland in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026


All new production photos have been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club, starring stage and screen stars Skylar Astin as Emcee and Sarah Hyland as Sally Bowles, both making their West End debut. Check out the photos here!

CABARET llegará al Teatro Coliseum de Barcelona en febrero de 2027
by Fasika Velasco Gomez - Sep 1, 2026


CABARET llegará a Barcelona en febrero de 2027 con una configuración adaptada al Teatro Coliseum, localidades sobre el escenario y una propuesta que busca introducir al público en el universo del Kit Kat Klub.

Adam Pascal to Direct CABARET at Connecticut's Press Box Theater
by Joshua Wright - Aug 13, 2026


Adam Pascal is returning to the Kit Kat Club - this time from the other side of the table. The Tony Award nominee will direct a new production of Cabaret at The Press Box Theater in Southbury, Connecticut, running November 27 through December 20, 2026.

Skylar Astin and Sarah Hyland Will Lead CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026


Skylar Astin and Sarah Hyland will make their West End debuts as Emcee and Sally Bowles in CABARET at the Kit Kat Club, joining a cast that includes Ruthie Henshall and Robert Hands.

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by Brian Michaels - Jul 27, 2026


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by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2026


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by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 30, 2026


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CABARET To Be Presented At TheatreZone During 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026


TheatreZone and Florida Gulf Coast University will co-produce CABARET, the Tony Award-winning Kander and Ebb musical, at the FGCU TheatreLab in Fort Myers, with FGCU students performing alongside Actors' Equity professionals.

CABARET, SUNSET BLVD., and More Set For TheatreZone's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026


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by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026


Garden Party – Truman Capote’s Black and White Celebration will premiere in London. The immersive cabaret is inspired by Capote’s iconic Black and White Ball. Performances will take place at Canal Café Theatre.

GARDEN PARTY Will Make London Debut, Inspired by Truman Capote's Iconic Ball
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026


Following an award-winning run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, immersive true-crime cabaret Garden Party - Truman Capote's Black and White Celebration will make its London premiere at the Canal Café Theatre.

Joel Grey and Phylicia Rashad to be Honored at Center Theatre Group 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026


Center Theatre Group will present CTG: The Gala, the not-for-profit's annual event which will be held at The Music Center, featuring cocktails and dinner on the Jerry Moss Plaza and a one-night-only show at the Mark Taper Forum.

John Cunningham, Broadway Legend and COMPANY, CABARET Actor, Dead at 93
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor John Cunningham died on Tuesday, January 6 at the age of 93. Learn more and read his obituary here.

Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Set Programming Featuring Marilyn Maye, Dee Dee Bridgewater, And Bill Charlap
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 2, 2026


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of jazz, cabaret, and big band programming across both venues. The schedule includes multi-night engagements, one-night performances, and returning resident series by established and emerging artists.

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Cabaret History

Other Productions of Cabaret

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 - 1966 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Cabaret awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1967 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Boris Aronson
1967 Tony Awards Best Choreography Ron Field
1967 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Patricia Zipprodt
1967 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Harold Prince
1967 Tony Awards Best Musical Cabaret
1967 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre John Kander
1967 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Fred Ebb
1967 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Joel Grey
1967 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Jack Gilford
1967 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Edward Winte
1967 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Lotte Lenya
1967 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Boris Aronson

Podcasts

Broadway Podcast Network

Special Episode: Eva Noblezada & Reeve Carney

To celebrate their official opening back in London… the Kit Kat Club’s newest dream pairing of Sally Bowles and the Emcee on the “exhilarating task” of joining the West End production of Cabaret, the power and vitality of a story like this for a 2025/26 audience and why they continue to be inspired by each other's performances each and every day.

S11 Ep9: Marisha Wallace

The 2x Olivier nominee on her history-making performance as Sally Bowles in Cabaret on Broadway - a role she reprises direct from the West End opposite Billy Porter - the joyful challenge of mastering the British accent and why she is fully standing in her power.

S10 Ep9: Billy Porter (Part One)

In the first of a two-part conversation... The Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning stage and screen legend on his “life-altering” and history-making chapter as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, why this story connects differently in the era of Tr*mp and how he's making his younger-self proud.

65. "Glinda Controls the Weather" (with Marty Lauter)

This week, the boys have invited Marty Lauter (RPDR’s Marcia Marcia Marcia) on the pod for a truly Sentimental chat about their journey from being a little kid who loved The Wizard of Oz to being a big kid who loves Wicked.

Ep 13 - A Gay Escapade

This week Tori and Eliza chat with Rose McClelland and Alexander Andrews, the creative force behind Sydney's beloved independent theatre company, Little Triangle. They discuss the company’s origins, the grind of building indie theatre, and their upcoming show, 'A Gay Escapade', a vibrant musical celebration of the LGBTQIA+ experience.

Backstage With Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin

The Tony-nominated stars of "Cabaret" take listeners backstage for a peek at the "synchronized chaos" behind the scenes, and talk rowdy crowds, critics, and Redmayne's fourth go-round in the role of the Emcee.

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