Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace to star in 'Cabaret' on Broadway; show sets closing date
Cabaret's current stars Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada will continue as The Emcee and Sally Bowles through July 20.
Tony Award winner Billy Porter and Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace will star as The Emcee and Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway this summer, following a run in London's West End. They will begin performances on July 22, running through October 19, when the production will play its final performance.
Director Rebecca Frecknall said: “I can think of no better way to celebrate this production’s incredible run on Broadway than by welcoming Billy and Marisha into the company for our final thirteen weeks. They brought down the house every night on the West End, and I cannot wait for Broadway audiences to experience the electricity they generate together.”
Cabaret currently stars country music star Orville Peck as The Emcee and two-time Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada as Sally Bowles, who will play their final performances in the production on July 20.
The cast also includes Calvin Leon Smith as Clifford Bradshaw, Steven Skybell as Herr Schultz, Ellen Harvey as Fraulein Schneider, Henry Gottfried as Ernst Ludwig, and Michelle Aravena as Fritzie/Kost.
The second year company also features Gabi Campo as Frenchie, Jada Simone Clark as Helga, Colin Cunliffe as Hans, Marty Lauter as Victor, David Merino as Lulu, Julian Ramos as Bobby, MiMi Scardulla as Texas, Paige Smallwood as Rosie, and Price Waldman as Herman/Max. Swings for the production are Maya Bowles, Pedro Garza, Christian Kidd, Corinne Munsch, Chloé Nadon-Enriquez, and Karl Skyler Urban.
The Prologue Company, the dancers and musicians that welcome audiences to the club, features dancers Sun Kim, Deja McNair-Kyles, and swing Ida Saki. The musicians are Brian Russell Carey (piano & bass), Francesca Dawis (violin), Keiji Ishiguri (dedicated substitute), Déa Thatcher (accordion), and Michael Winograd (clarinet).
Cabaret 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. The show features the classic songs “Willkommen,” “Don’t Tell Mama,” “Mein Herr,” “Maybe This Time,” “Money,” and the title number.
The production continues to run in London's West End, with Rob Madge and Hannah Dodd currently as The Emcee and Sally Bowles.
Photo credit: Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace. (Photo by Jay Brooks)
Frequently asked questions
What is CABARET at the Kit Kat Club about?
Wilkommen to the August Wilson Theatre, transformed into the Kit Kat Club for the latest revival of Kander and Ebb's classic musical. Come to the cabaret for the story of writer Cliff, performer Sally, the mysterious Emcee, and how their relationships and more clash with the rise of fascism in Germany.
Where is CABARET at the Kit Kat Club playing?
CABARET at the Kit Kat Club is playing at August Wilson Theatre. The theatre is located at 245 West 52nd Street, New York, 10019.
How long is CABARET at the Kit Kat Club?
The running time of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club is 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age requirement for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club?
The recommended age for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club is Ages 13+..
How do you book tickets for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club?
Book tickets for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Cabaret?
Joe Masteroff (book), John Kander (music), and Fred Ebb (lyrics) wrote the Cabaret musical. The show is based on I Am a Camera, a play by John Van Druten, which is in turn based on the book Goodbye to Berlin by Charles Isherwood.
Who directed Cabaret?
Rebecca Frecknall directs Cabaret on Broadway after premiering her production in London, where it won seven Olivier Awards, including Best Musical Revival. The New York transfer marks her Broadway debut.
What are the songs in Cabaret?
Cabaret has a score by John Kander and Fred Ebb, featuring iconic showtunes like "Cabaret," "Mein Herr," "Wilkommen," and "Maybe This Time."
Is Cabaret appropriate for kids?
Cabaret is recommended for audiences 12 and older. The musical contains depictions of Nazism as well as suggestive content. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Cabaret good?
Cabaret is one of the most beloved musicals of all time, and director Rebecca Frecknall's semi-immersive production received rave reviews and multiple awards. Audiences will be fully enveloped in the world of the Kit Kat Club as never before while still experiencing the time-honored songs and story.
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