Ato Blankson-Wood joins 'Cabaret' Broadway cast
The Tony Award nominee for Slave Play will play Cliff alongside the previously announced Eddie Redmayne, reprising a performance from London, and Gayle Rankin.
Come to the cabaret, Ato! Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood joins the Broadway cast of Cabaret in the role of Cliff.
Blankson-Wood is known for his acclaimed performance in Slave Play on Broadway, which earned him his Tony nod. More recently, he played the title role in Hamlet at Shakespeare in the Park and starred opposite Bill Camp and Elizabeth Marvel in Long Day's Journey into Night.
In Cabaret, he will star opposite the previously announced Eddie Redmayne as the Emcee and Gayle Rankin as Sally Bowles. Additional casting has yet to be announced.
The latest revival of Cabaret, directed by Rebecca Frecknall, transforms the August Wilson Theatre into the Kit Kat Club for a semi-immersive experience. The show centers on how the performers and patrons of the club find their carefree lifestyle slowly overtaken by the rise of Nazism in Weimar-era Berlin.
Frecknall's production premiered in London in 2021, winning seven Olivier Awards, including Best Musical Revival and Best Actor in a Musical for Redmayne.
Photo credit: Ato Blankson-Wood. (Photo by JJ Geiger)
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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