CONFIRMED: CABARET at the August Wilson Theatre, Spring 2024

[quizking101]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 8:05am

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

[theatergoer3]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 8:07am

Glad to have confirmation. Slightly surprised to not see casting but I guess that will come closer to the spring. 
 

Diamond still is in Parade so maybe after that ? 

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 8:13am

LET’S GO! 

[quizking101]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 8:21am

So now that makes three confirmed revivals for next season - MERRILY, THE WIZ, and now this.

I feel like we might be bracing up for another smackdown for the Best Revival Tony this year.

I definitely feel like they want to get the buzz up first. Also, the theatre has to be gutted and renovated for this production so that’s going to take some time. 

[inception]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 8:23am

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.

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 8:24am

Oh, it’s gonna be tough to pick between those three for Revival of a musical! The top two would be Merrily and Cabaret! But I’m so excited that Rebecca Frecknall is gonna be making her Broadway debut next year!

[BdwyFan]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 8:33am

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

[quizking101]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 8:41am

I also just realized that now I guess I can skip this when I go to London since I’m probably going to see it here. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 9:06am

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

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 9:16am

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

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 9:32am

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). 

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 9:35am

quizking101 said: "I also just realized that now I guess I can skip this when I go to London since I’m probably going to see it here."

Don’t skip seeing the London production! It’s a magical experience and won’t be the same when it opens in New York! Please consider seeing it! It will be worth it! 

[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 9:38am

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

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 9:44am

BorisTomashevsky said: "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."

You didn't like it, good for you. It's ok for others to like and appreciate it. The contempt for people who like something you didn't here and across the internet is just plain annoying at this point. 

[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 9:52am

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

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 10:07am

BorisTomashevsky said: "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."

Don't pretend you didn't just type the sentence "I’m sure the masses will speak loudly of its supposed brilliance." 

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 10:23am

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]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 10:25am

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! 

 

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 10:56am

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!

"

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). 

[willep]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 11:14am

inception said: "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."

Yep, it’s been confirmed no other opening announcements to be made for 2024, that’s it.

[akhoya87]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 11:43am

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

[SisterGeorge]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 11:46am

Dylan Smith4 said: "quizking101 said: "I also just realized that now I guess I can skip this when I go to London since I’m probably going to see it here."

Don’t skip seeing the London production! It’s a magical experience and won’t be the same when it opens in New York! Please consider seeing it! It will be worth it!"

I'm curious at what point in the run you saw it, and it you saw the original cast, because already by last July it was looking pretty tired, and a couple of understudies were not up to the task. Maybe it was just a bad Thursday night.

[Broadway61004]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 12:06pm

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.....

[quizking101]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 12:07pm

Dylan Smith4 said: "quizking101 said: "I also just realized that now I guess I can skip this when I go to London since I’m probably going to see it here."

Don’t skip seeing the London production! It’s a magical experience and won’t be the same when it opens in New York! Please consider seeing it! It will be worth it!"

I bought the ticket. I also figured that, at $43.57 (33.8 English Pounds), I'm sure as hell not gonna get that good of a deal on Broadway

[BETTY22]

Posted: 7/11/23 at 12:08pm

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.