CABARET at the Kit Kat Club Previews

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 10:10am

Starting today, the $25 lottery will be available for the new Broadway revival of Cabaret. 

https://www.luckyseat.com/shows/cabaretatthekitkatclub-newyork-2023Oct

IN HERE, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL

Willkommen. Bienvenue. Welcome to the Kit Kat Club. Home to an intimate and electrifying new production of CABARET.

Experience this groundbreaking musical like never before. The denizens of the Kit Kat Club have created a decadent sanctuary inside Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre, where artists and performers, misfits and outsiders rule the night. Step inside their world. This is Berlin. Relax. Loosen up. Be yourself.

London’s hottest ticket arrives on Broadway this Spring with Academy® and Tony Award® winner Eddie Redmayne reprising his Olivier Award-winning performance as the Emcee, and introducing Gayle Rankin as the Toast of Mayfair, Sally Bowles.

CABARET has music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Joe Masteroff – based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood.

[MezzA101]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 10:24am

NYTimes: How to Restage ‘Cabaret’? Don’t Treat It Like a Classic.
How to Restage ‘Cabaret’? Don’t Treat It Like a Classic. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/theater/rebecca-frecknall-cabaret-broadway.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gE0.ltIy.V7NSi6vsrYSH&ugrp=c

[MezzA101]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 10:27am

The Untold History of Cabaret: Revived and Kicking

As Broadway welcomes the ever-evolving musical, its star, Eddie Redmayne—along with Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, and Sam Mendes—assess its enduring power.

by Michael Riedel

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/cabaret-revival?utm_source=nl&utm_brand=vf&utm_mailing=VF_CH_PaidSub_032624&utm_medium=email&bxid=5be9e2bf24c17c6adf6d8a25&cndid=19665355&hasha=f49bc70f4437f7be71e483fd595cc3a9&hashb=166394465687f22590a4c46e10fe94969608a1e1&hashc=bcb67c2711d628387f045db3518221bd5ed178f4e4c2f399d0538a827b1aa7ad&esrc=OIDC_SELECT_ACCOUNT_PAGE&mbid=mbid%3DCRMVYF012019&source=EDT_VYF_NEWSLETTER_0_COCKTAIL_HOUR_ZZ&utm_campaign=VF_CH_PaidSub_032624&utm_term=VYF_Cocktail_Hour_PaidSubs

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 10:53am

MezzA101 said: "NYTimes: How to Restage ‘Cabaret’? Don’t Treat It Like a Classic.
How to Restage ‘Cabaret’? Don’t Treat It Like a Classic. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/theater/rebecca-frecknall-cabaret-broadway.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gE0.ltIy.V7NSi6vsrYSH&ugrp=c"

Article confirms that the audience will enter through the alleyway on 52nd street.

[BJR]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 11:40am

FANtomFollies said: "Article confirms that the audience will enter through the alleyway on 52nd street."

Amazing. I've been wondering if they would do the alternate entrance like in London.

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 11:47am

Thank you for sharing, MezzA101. For the sake of those who would object:

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/cabaret-revival

www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/theater/rebecca-frecknall-cabaret-broadway.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gE0.ltIy.V7NSi6vsrYSH&ugrp=c

 

[aliciag3]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 12:30pm

So I know previews haven't started yet and no one "knows," but if anyone has experience based on the London production - would you suggest buying the Two Ladies drink special ahead of time or buying drinks at the theatre. It would be nice to surprise my mom by having that treat set up ahead of time, but we're not big drinkers so if there are likely to be more options available at the bar than offered as part of the package (one mixer cocktails) I may wait.

Thanks if anyone has any suggestions!

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 1:00pm

Do we know what time the house opens?

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 1:09pm

TotallyEffed said: "Do we know what time the house opens?"

I believe 60-75 minutes before curtain. Tickets have a designated entry time and location.

[Wick3]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 2:01pm

aliciag3 said: "So I know previews haven't started yet and no one "knows," but if anyone has experience based on the London production - would you suggest buying the Two Ladies drink special ahead of time or buying drinks at the theatre. It would be nice to surprise my mom by having that treat set up ahead of time, but we're notbig drinkersso if there are likely to be more options available at the bar than offered as part of the package (one mixer cocktails) I may wait.

Thanks if anyone has any suggestions!"

There will always be more options at the bar but there will most likely be a line/queue when you get there. 

In London, the theater had the coupe style champagne glass but somehow I think August Wilson will just have the sippy cup style available. But who knows?!? 

[kwoc91]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 3:35pm

TotallyEffed said: "Do we know what time the house opens?"

My ticket does not include any of the food/drink packages, and on SeatGeek they instructed me to arrive 60 minutes before the performance starts (as well as which door to enter).

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/29/24 at 12:16am

https://kitkat.club/cabaret-broadway/

Life Is a Cabaret! The Shimmering Kander and Ebb Classic Heads Back to Broadway Starring Eddie Redmayne

https://www.vogue.com/article/cabaret-broadway-revival-april-2024



 


 

Updated On: 3/29/24 at 12:16 AM

[desperateAndee]

Posted: 3/29/24 at 10:27am

Given that Redmayne isn't performing on Monday evenings, will he not be in the first preview? 

[Cape Twirl of Doom]

Posted: 3/29/24 at 11:38am

desperateAndee said: "Given that Redmayne isn't performing on Monday evenings, will he not be in the first preview?"

He won’t perform on Mondays starting June 17.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/29/24 at 11:40am

Their reduction of performances doesn't start until mid-June (if I'm remembering correctly) Seemed to correlate with Tony noms/voting.  So he should be there during previews at all performance, illiness/emergency notwithstanding.

[desperateAndee]

Posted: 3/29/24 at 12:07pm

Oh, okay, that makes sense! Thank you both. 

[theatergoer3]

Posted: 3/29/24 at 7:02pm

Walked by today and seemingly can in person confirm the stage door entrance. Spoiler tagging in case anyone doens't want spoilers on the experience.

 

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Coming from 7th, it looks to be the first door on the right. The green eye of the logo was on and music was pumping. Looked like a hallway passed that as well.  

 

Updated On: 3/29/24 at 07:02 PM

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 3/30/24 at 5:51pm

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/30/24 at 6:04pm

FANtomFollies said: ""

WOW

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 3/30/24 at 6:06pm

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/30/24 at 6:17pm

Is invited dress tonight? That looks like an exact recreation of London. 

[Cape Twirl of Doom]

Posted: 3/30/24 at 6:36pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Is invited dress tonight? That looks like an exact recreation of London."

Yup! On my way there now. Really curious to see how they do this production.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/30/24 at 6:57pm

Have fun!! Hope you still get your free schnapps when you enter! 

[inception]

Posted: 3/30/24 at 7:30pm

Looking at the seating chart, I see there are 4 seats in an upper box on the side that say limited view and go for relatively cheap at about $166.  For sure people will be wondering just how limited that view is.

[Cape Twirl of Doom]

Posted: 3/30/24 at 11:13pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Have fun!! Hope you still get your free schnapps when you enter!"

Free schnapps and free souvenir button on the way out!