CABARET at the Kit Kat Club (2024) Opening Night Critics' Reviews — Page 21

RippedMan said: "Really? What seems off? I think his voice will suit the roll and I think he's got the charisma. And also, as a Tony winner, maybe West End is a little less pressure? Plus a new experience."

I think Porter sometimes plays Billy Porter and takes you out of the performance of the character he is meant to be portraying. That said, the Emcee in this staging might be a good fit for him.

quizking101 said: "ACL2006 said: "DramaTeach said: "Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace were announced for London. Surprised Billy didn’t want NY."

Porter is a very odd choice for Emcee."

Marisha is a thrilling choice and I’m bummed that I will like miss her since my usual London trip (if I have it next year) is in July.

Porter is…a choice. Maybe he decided London would be more welcome to him as a replacement as opposed to Broadway. But also, while the Emcee can be pretty much anyone, this just seems like it won’t fit well at all. Billy Porter has become very good at playing Billy Porter and that’s not who I see the emcee in this production to be."

Y’all are hilarious on this board. The man hasn’t even stepped into his first rehearsal and you’ve already decided what he won’t do well. Need I remind you, he’s a Tony Award winner. He hasn’t endured his lengthy career because he can’t act. Give him a chance. Let him not be your cup of tea, then tear him to shreds after you’ve seen it.

According to Paige Smallwood, She'll be returning to the show march 31st. Maybe the show's extending and we're just gullible? maybe their 30$ cocktails are actually helping? No matter the cause, if this show continues I'll definitely be back.

Tacotheatrelover: would love to read a report on your November trip.

inception said: "Tacotheatrelover: would love to read a report on your November trip."

Will absolutely do this in my car after finals today.

Broadway Flash said: "Has anyone done the online rush recently? What were your seats?"

Saturday after Thanksgiving both me and my friend got digital rush and it shows you your seats before you purchase. She got the "front side" mezz row M I think and I got the "back side mezz" (mezzanine 4) row D

The show just added dates until January of next year, seeing things pick up is really exciting! Hopefully I'll be able to see it again, and please for the love of god let Gerard Way play the emcee.

I would love them to bring over both Porter and Marisha Wallace after their West End runs. Neither has been on Broadway in close to a decade and they’re fantastic in everything they do (IMO).

theatergoer3 said: "Announcement of the next pairing on Monday then ?

And is it either of the pop stars ?"

They wouldn't announce further replacements before Peck and Noblezada have even started their run.

Updated On: 3/22/25 at 12:56 PM