See photos of Billy Porter, Marisha Wallace in 'Cabaret' on Broadway
The celebrated stage veterans reprise their performances from London in director Rebecca Frecknall's Tony Award-winning revival of the classic musical.
Willkommen! Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Billy Porter and two-time Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace are your latest Kit Kat Club headliners at Cabaret on Broadway, starring through the production's final performance at the August Wilson Theatre on October 19.
The pair come to director Rebecca Frecknall's revival after leading it in London earlier this year, reprising their audience-acclaimed performances as the Emcee and Sally Bowles, respectively. They are also the first Black actors to play the roles on Broadway, marking a milestone in the 60-plus-year history of the classic musical about a 20th-century Berlin nightclub whose hedonism gets overtaken by Nazism.
See photos of Porter and Wallace in the Tony Award-winning revival, and get tickets to see them live!
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Photo credit: Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace in Cabaret on Broadway. (Photos by Marc Brenner)
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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