Cabaret

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Cabaret Summary

Show Status: Currently playing at the August Wilson Theatre
Genre: Musical
Cabaret is 2 hours 45 minutes long, including an intermission of 15 minutes
8 Shows per week
Popularity Index: 19
Previews Began: April 1, 2024
Show Opened : April 21, 2024
Show Closes: Open ended

A struggling American writer in the Post-World War I economic depression in Berlin. wanders into the Kit Kat Klub on his very first night in the city and it opens his eyes to a whole new world.

What's Cabaret Like?

Cabaret takes place in Berlin Germany during 1929-1930. This a time when Berlin is in the midst of a post-World War I economic depression and is transitioning from a center of underground, avant-garde cultural epicenter to the beginnings of Hitler’s totalitarian regime and the subsequent rise of the Nazi Party.

A struggling American writer is looking for inspiration for his next novel and wanders into the Kit Kat Klub on his very first night in the city. What he finds there amazes and intrigues him.

Over the year, the situation in Berlin changes from the exciting and vital to ominous and violent. Unexpected events now determine the protagonists life in ways he could not have foretold.

Is Cabaret Good for Kids?

The show contains adult content and is thus only suitable for ages of 16 and above.

Cabaret Ticket Lottery and Rush Schedule

Some discounted Broadway show tickets are sold as part of the Broadway Ticket lotteries or as Rush Tickets.

Lottery Tickets are typically drawn the day before the performance. See the Ticket Lottery Schedule

Rush tickets are typically valid on-the-same-day of the show. See the Rush Ticket Schedule

Online Lottery

Monday, 8:00am

Tuesday, 8:00am

Wednesday, 8:00am

Thursday, 8:00am

Friday, 8:00am

Full Online Lottery Schedule

Digital Rush

Tuesday, 9:00am

Wednesday, 9:00am

Thursday, 9:00am

Friday, 9:00am

Saturday, 9:00am

Sunday, 9:00am

Full Digital Rush Schedule

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Cabaret at TKTS Ticket Stands

Below is the discount ticket availability for this show at the TKTS ticket booths.

Booth	Discount	Price	Today's Show Time
Times Square	Closed (40%)	Closed ($82-130)	3:00 PM
Lincoln Center	Closed (40%)	Closed ($82-130)	3:00 PM

Cabaret Box Office Data

Ticket Sales for the Week Ending 12/22/24

This Week's Gross	$1,219,044.00
Last Week's Gross	$1,192,168.00
Gross Difference $	$26,876.00
Gross Difference %	+2.23%
Average Ticket Price	$148.94
Seats Sold	8,185
Total Seating Capacity	8,560
Top Ticket Price	$499.00
No. of Performances	8
Capacity This Week	95.62%
Capacity Last Week	99.73%
Capacity Difference %	-4.11%

Cabaret on Broadway Background

West End Transfer to Broadway 2024

The latest revival of Cabaret in London began in 2021 at the Kit Kat Club (a reimagined space within the Playhouse Theatre). This production, directed by Rebecca Frecknall, received widespread acclaim for its immersive staging and stellar performances. Eddie Redmayne starred as the Emcee, and Jessie Buckley played Sally Bowles.

London Run (2021–Present):

Opening Date: November 15, 2021
This version of Cabaret created an immersive experience, transforming the Playhouse Theatre into the "Kit Kat Club" to reflect the atmosphere of Berlin's cabaret scene in the 1930s. It received multiple Olivier Awards, including Best Musical Revival, Best Actor for Redmayne, and Best Actress for Buckley.

Transfer to Broadway (August Wilson Theatre):

Opening Date: April 1 2024
This highly successful revival transferred to Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre. Previews began on April 1, 2024, with the official opening night on April 21, 2024. Eddie Redmayne reprised his role as the Emcee for the Broadway production.

This revival has been praised for its fresh take on the classic musical, its intimate and immersive staging, and its powerful performances, marking a significant moment in both London and Broadway theater history.

Familiar Songs

CABARET features the songs Wilkommen, Don’t Tell Mama, Mein Herr, Maybe This Time, Money and the title number. It has music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. The show is based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood.

Big Stars Departed The Show On September 14, 2024

Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin starred as the Emcee and Sally Bowles through Saturday, September 14, 2024. and were replaced by Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho who began performances on September 16th, 2024.

During their run, Eddie Redmayne did not perform on Monday evenings and Gayle Rankin did not perform at Wednesday matinees.

Notable Past Productions Of The Show On Broadway and The West End

"Cabaret" has seen several notable productions on both Broadway and the West End since its debut. Here are some highlights:

Broadway:

1966 Original Production: Directed by Harold Prince, this version starred Jill Haworth as Sally Bowles and Joel Grey as the Emcee. It received several Tony Awards and is often regarded as a classic.
1987 Revival: This production featured a new staging by Sam Mendes and was co-directed by Rob Marshall. It starred Natasha Richardson as Sally and earned multiple Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.
1998 Revival: This version featured a notable performance by Alan Cumming as the Emcee and earned Cumming a Tony Award. It was known for its darker, more edgy interpretation.
2014 Revival: This production, directed by Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall, featured Emma Stone as Sally Bowles and earned acclaim for its bold take on the material.

West End:

1968 Original Production: This version was staged shortly after the Broadway premiere and featured Judi Dench as Sally Bowles. It was well-received and helped solidify the show's reputation.
1993 Revival: Directed by Sam Mendes, this production featured a similar aesthetic to the 1987 Broadway revival. It starred Anna Maxwell Martin as Sally and won several Olivier Awards.
2012 Revival: Starring Michelle Williams as Sally Bowles and Alan Cumming reprising his Tony-winning role as the Emcee, this production received mixed reviews but was notable for its star power.