Cabaret: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Cabaret is set in the Kit Kat Klub, a 1930s cabaret where the magnetic Emcee hosts a world of entertainment and hidden desires on stage. The story follows American writer Cliff Bradshaw and British cabaret performer Sally Bowles as they navigate a passionate yet turbulent love affair. Against the backdrop of a city in political turmoil, Cabaret touches on themes of love, sexuality, and the fragility of happiness.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type
Cast
Genre
Music Genres
Jazz, Musical Theatre
Acts
Two-Acts
Format
Book Musical
Basis
Setting (Time)
Setting (Place)
Recognition
Creative Team
Music: John Kander
Lyrics: Fred Ebb
Book: Joe Masteroff
Based On: I Am a Camera➝ by John Van Druten; Goodbye to Berlin➝ by Christopher Isherwood
Awards
New York Drama Critics’ Circle: Best Musical (1967)
Tony Award: Best Musical (1967)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1966)➝
Licensing
Cabaret is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing Options
USA/Canada Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
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