CONFIRMED: CABARET at the August Wilson Theatre, Spring 2024- Page 3

[blasvader]

Posted: 7/20/23 at 5:19pm

Okay, so NY1 and Frank DiLella seem to be doing a bit about the London production tonight, according to Twitter. Does that mean we hear tonight itself?

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 7/20/23 at 9:57pm

nybkg609 said: "Just heard on NY1 that the soon-to-be-announced actress who will be starring in the upcoming revival of Cabaret on Broadway has a connection with the previous revival (1998-04, 2014-15) and is a TV star too. Any guesses?"

This makes me think of Gayle Rankin, actually, but I cant see her as Sally? 

Bebe as Fraulein Schneider would be inspired.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/20/23 at 10:08pm

Bebe would be incredible casting for Fraulein Schneider .

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 7/20/23 at 11:30pm

Alexandra Billings would be an inspired Fraulein Schneider!

[Anthony Sunday]

Posted: 7/20/23 at 11:36pm

Dig some digging around the above clues and now I'm (maybe unrealistically) hoping for Cara Delevinge. She'd fit the role to a tee, was a main cast member on S2 of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, and starred HER SMELL alongside Gayle Rankin.

Another long shot I'd like to see is Zendaya. The connection is pretty loose (both she and Emma Stone have played love interests of Spider-Man), but she and Gayle Rankin also appeared in GREATEST SHOWMAN together. With Hollywood work at an indefinite standstill - maybe this is the perfect time?

[BamaEd]

Posted: 7/21/23 at 2:13pm

MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "nybkg609 said: "Just heard on NY1 that the soon-to-be-announced actress who will be starring in the upcoming revival of Cabaret on Broadway has a connection with the previous revival (1998-04, 2014-15) and is a TV star too. Any guesses?"

The "TV Star" qualification would make me think they could actually be considering Dove Cameron, or bringing Maude Apatow over. But I don't know what type of "connection" they would have to the past Roundabout revival (but if its just a rumor mill/gossip piece...they could be using the word "connection" very loosely. ie: they're friends with the music director! or hey, they're from the same hometown as one of the actors".

Interestingly, I just saw that Micaela Diamond's current picture on Wikipedia is a production still from a 2016 Project Broadway production of Cabaret. A fan trying to will her Bway casting into existence? haha"

The connection would be Alan Cumming. They were both in Schmigadoon! and were father/daughter in season 2 Schmicago.

I think she'd be very good. She played a Sally like character in Schmicago and is talented but not such a big voice she'd be "too good" as Sally.

So, yes, I'd guess Dove too.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 7/21/23 at 2:21pm

She is definitely a name that would get people in the door, very interesting. 

 

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 7/24/23 at 2:11pm

Any 'guestimates' for when they will announce the casting of Sally and when tickets might go on sale?

[Musicaldudepeter]

Posted: 7/24/23 at 2:43pm

I know she'd never do it but I would love Ute Lemper as Schneider. She is a former Sally, had a history with Kander & Ebb and Chicago, does all those Lotte Lenye songs... she'd be fabulous. 

[Robbie516]

Posted: 7/24/23 at 2:48pm

I’m very interested to see who will play Sally…since they have Redmayne they don’t necessarily need a huge name for this…it would help of course!

[QueenAlice]

Posted: 7/24/23 at 2:58pm

Is Eddie Redmayne that big of a draw in the states these days? I think they can benefit from all the star power they can. get

[Kad]

Posted: 7/24/23 at 8:28pm

QueenAlice said: "Is Eddie Redmayne that big of a draw in the states these days? I think they can benefit from all the star power they can. get"

It’s Cabaret. The title alone will carry them for a while. 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/25/23 at 7:21am

I think he's a pretty big name, not like Tom Hanks or Josh Groban,  but decently big....will it bring in non theater lovers? Nah. Solidfy the fans of performing arts to open wallets? Yup.

 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 7/25/23 at 12:59pm

I think the event of it all will sell tickets for awhile. It looks like a unique experience plus throw in some "names." 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 7/26/23 at 1:51pm

If there's anyone I do not see doing this at all, it's Zendaya. Isn't she on a roll with her film career??

[Wick3]

Posted: 7/26/23 at 2:34pm

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."

I agree. Casting certainly made a big difference for Merrily. 
I saw the production in Boston back in 2017 with the London leads and Eden Espinosa and it was amazing back then but producers knew that cast wouldn’t sell tix compared to Radcliffe/Groff today if it went to Bway.

 

[OuttaTowner]

Posted: 7/26/23 at 4:43pm

Agree with the previous post’er. Radcliffe may be the name that sells the show, but Groff is the reason to see this - he’s great in it. To be honest, Radcliffe so underplayed Charlie that he barely registered with me.   Groff will be tough to beat, come Tony time. 

[quizking101]

Posted: 7/26/23 at 7:03pm

I finally saw this in London last night and this production is A LOT but in mostly good ways. There were some parts that definitely were languid in their pace and made the show drag, but the cast (including Maude) was uniformly excellent.

I’m saying it now, Mason Alexander Park was BORN for this role and if they don’t at least get an alternate or standby role as the Emcee, I will riot. They were THAT good.

Also, I had an understudy for Cliff who was amazing (Chris O’Mara) and I went a little Instagram hunt and…my god this man is gorgeous. 

https://instagram.com/chrisomarauk?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/26/23 at 7:07pm

Ooooh I hope Chris is on when I see it again in a few weeks!!!

[quizking101]

Posted: 7/26/23 at 8:09pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Ooooh I hope Chris is on when I see it again in a few weeks!!!"

His boyfriend is also one of the cabaret boys, but I couldn’t remember if it was Hans or Bobby. If it was the latter, WHEEEEWW, that gave their kiss some gravitas for darn sure.

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 7/26/23 at 8:13pm

quizking101 said: "I’m saying it now, Mason Alexander Park was BORN for this role and if they don’t at least get an alternate or standby role as the Emcee, I will riot. They were THAT good.

I second this! After seeing Mason TWICE, I said to myself that they need to be involved the Broadway transfer in some capacity! If not the official Emcee (which will likely be Redmayne), then they need to be the Emcee alternate! Just like how I said that Emily Benjamin NEEDS to be the Sally Alternate! I swear, the talent of that cast is just extraordinary! I can’t wait to see this again on Broadway next year! New York is not ready for the beauty and magic of this production!

[JasonC3]

Posted: 7/26/23 at 8:26pm

So! Many! Exclamation! Points! LOL!

[aliceripleyofficial]

Posted: 7/29/23 at 3:19pm

I was told Gaga is all but set for Sally last night. I’m not inclined to completely believe this but…

[JSquared2]

Posted: 7/29/23 at 3:30pm

aliceripleyofficial said: "I was told Gaga is all but set for Sally last night. I’m not inclined to completely believe this but…"


Yeah….no. 

[smidge2]

Posted: 7/29/23 at 4:47pm

It will never happen but I would love for Mia Goth to play Sally.