CONFIRMED: CABARET at the August Wilson Theatre, Spring 2024

No further information regarding dates or casting was provided, though it is believed that Cabaretwill be headlined by Olivier-winning London star Eddie Redmayne.

https://www.theatermania.com/news/hit-west-end-cabaret-revival-coming-to-broadway-in-2024_1707985/?fbclid=IwAR124Zbx9RxFUTXfT_IpRI3gh07yx_SOAW9MqQASzJXYnUO431br9580xfs_aem_AWVnc_FWMUtwvJk2118LNB3RntKcivUqNkrz0Xz096Q_CJmRNt0rRpvKR4VPCxTTB1vyxY4g9lYmIHOinZqqyUxo&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Updated On: 7/11/23 at 08:05 AM

LET’S GO!

It's kind if a relief knowing that nothing interesting is opening on Broadway in 2024 as I have some different travel plans for next year and didn't really want to make another trip so soon.

Having seen both productions I’m going with Merrily for sure. Cabaret has been revived twice and has won. This version of Merrily is spectacular and Mister Jonathan Groff’sTony year. That’s all.

Updated On: 7/11/23 at 08:33 AM

So thrilled for this and THE WIZ! Throw in Crazy For You and I'm doing cartwheels this season for revivals.

FANtomFollies said: "The August Wilson is such a different layout than the Playhouse in London so I'm really curious how the transformation will compare."

I'm expecting even more tables to be able to have more premium seats (and I expect tables here to go for well over $500 a seat without the food packages).

Didn’t like this in London. Felt very black box/end of semester showcase, especially the Kit Kat Klub numbers. Sat next to another American traveler (sometimes without speaking, you just know when you’re next to someone from your part of the world) and our energy in receiving the show was identically shrug-fest. The locals, meanwhile, went nuts, probably helped by all the champagne.

Wouldn’t be surprised if memories of the vastly superior Mendes production strongly overshadow it here for discerning theatregoers. But I’m sure the masses will speak loudly of its supposed brilliance.

Updated On: 7/11/23 at 09:38 AM

Where did I show contempt for people who like things? The term “discerning”? That was about the people who see multiple revivals across decades and who pay more attention than the majority. It was nothing about people who like the current revival.
This is a discussion forum where people share news and opinions on the product. If it was just a place for people to say how much they loved a show, it would be a marketing forum. It’s not a marketing forum or a pull quote forum.

Updated On: 7/11/23 at 09:52 AM

BorisTomashevsky said: "Wouldn’t be surprised if memories of the vastly superior Mendes production strongly overshadow it here for discerning theatregoers. But I’m sure the masses will speak loudly of its supposed brilliance."

These sentences are dripping in pretension. And before you use the “this is a message board and these are just my opinions” excuse: you’re right. They ARE your opinions. But to make some passive-aggressive comment that implies anyone who enjoys this production is somehow undiscerning, you’re going to get clapbacks.

ANYWAY! I’m thrilled we have official word this is coming to Broadway. I’m tired of rehashes of the Mendes revival and looking forward to experiencing Frecknall’s take on the material.

Updated On: 7/11/23 at 10:23 AM

east side story said: "I saw the Mendes/Marshall revival twice and I prefer the incoming London production. Like many revivals, the staging is representative of the era it is produced. The Mendes revival was shocking for the sake of being so, and very much a product of its time. When I saw the revival of that revival with Cumming and Williams in 2014, I wanted to love it but couldn't. It felt done. I also saw the original run in 2002, but remember very little aside from Raul Esparza being an absolute star. However, Frecknall's production struck me as not being overtly sexual or too on the nose with its themes while telling the same story. I hope NY is in for a treat!

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Agreed that this is this era's Cabaret. The vision VERY much speaks to today, especially 2023 America when many in this country are obsessed with stamping out anything that dares to be unique, especially relating to gender and sexuality. Watching the beautiful (and often gender non-conforming) Cabaret dancers be forced into conformity over the course of this production is horrifying and feels extremely prescient (especially considering this production was developed before this stuff really took off).

I liked the London production so much, I saw it on a Thursday, walked out after the show ended, and bought tickets for the next day. Saw it twice from the stalls/tables (where I felt like I was visiting the club), and once from the mezz/dress circle, where I felt like I was peeking into the world. What a phenomenal production (and terrific direction by Rebecca Frecknall). I hope the magic of it transfers over to the August Wilson.

Updated On: 7/11/23 at 11:43 AM

BdwyFan said: "Having seen both productions I’m going with Merrily for sure. Cabaret has been revived twice and has won. This version of Merrily is spectacular and Mister Jonathan Groff’sTony year. That’s all."

Only if it extends again. The Tonys never remember closed musicals, especially if it's up against at least 2 splashy revivals like Cabaret and The Wiz that will presumably still be running. Remember how many people were predicting Into the Woods a year ago right now.....

I saw it in London. It's VERY VERY dark.

The most serious production of Cabaret I have ever seen.

I'm not sure about how this is going to play in NYC.