Bebe Neuwirth, Steven Skybell join 'Cabaret' Broadway cast
The two Broadway veterans join the previously announced Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and Ato Blankson-Wood in the award-winning revival of the classic musical.
Life is their cabaret! Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth and Drama Desk Award nominee Steven Skybell join the cast of Cabaret on Broadway, returning for its fourth revival this spring. Performances begin on April 1 ahead of an April 21 opening.
Neuwirth, a Tony winner for Chicago and Sweet Charity, returns to Broadway for the first time since starring as Morticia Addams in The Addams Family in 2010. Skybell last performed on Broadway in Fiddler on the Roof in 2015, and in 2022, starred in an acclaimed Off-Broadway production of the show directed by Joel Grey. He has appeared in six other Broadway shows, including Wicked.
In Cabaret, Neuwirth and Skybell play Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz, respectively. They join previously announced cast members Eddie Redmayne as the Emcee, Gayle Rankin as Sally Bowles, and Ato Blankson-Wood as Cliff.
Additional Cabaret Broadway casting has yet to be announced.
The 2024 revival is directed by Rebecca Frecknall. She premiered the production in London in 2021, where it won seven Olivier Awards the following year. Her semi-immersive show now transforms the August Wilson Theatre into the Kit Kat Club, where audiences will be surrounded by performances from the moment they enter.
The musical, by Joe Masteroff, John Kander, and Fred Ebb, follows the patrons and performers of the Kit Kat Club in Weimar era-Berlin, whose escapist lifestyle crumbles as Nazism infiltrates every facet of life, including the club.
Photo credit: Bebe Neuwirth and Steven Skybell. (Photos courtesy of production)
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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