Cabaret

Based on the play "I Am a Camera" by John Van Druten and "Berlin Stories"

by Christopher Isherwood

Set in Berlin on the eve of the Nazis’ rise to power, Cabaret is a musical that not only heats up the stage with dazzling tunes and enigmatic dance numbers; it’s also a glimpse into one of our most turbulent times in history. Taking its audiences back in time, Cabaret gives the audience a taste of the state of society in Weimar Germany from 1929-1930. Cabaret weaves a tale of love within an uncertain future as it follows the trials and tribulations of an English nightclub singer, an American writer, a German landlady and a Jewish shopkeeper.

Set against the back drop of the “steamy, seamy” Kit Kat Klub, Cabaret was originally titled Welcome to Berlin. Based on John Van Druten’s play I Am a Camera, and Christopher Isherwood’s collection of short stories entitled “Berlin Stories.” the musical was adapted for the stage by Joe Masteroff, Cabaret, made its Broadway debut in 1966 with a smashing score by John Kander and set of unforgettable lyrics penned by Fred Ebb. Cabaret enjoyed Broadway success winning eight Tony Awards in 1967, including Best Musical and Best Composer and Lyricist. Cabaret has gone on to enjoy a long and adored history, including a 1976 film and a 1998 revival which once again showered the show with Tony triumph.

Seattle has the pleasure to welcome this seductive classic to its Fifth Avenue theatre stage starting March 25th and continuing through April 13. So if spring rains have you down, why not put a little sequined sizzle into your life with a night at the Cabaret.