Cast annnounced for new West End production of CABARET

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 8/18/06 at 1:31pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=11627

A lot of Americans might not be familiar with these names, but I think its a fantastic cast. Anna Maxwell Martin is brilliant - she'll be a superb Sally.

Very glad to hear they went for a cast of classical actors rather than some of the strange names that were rumoured a few months back.

[joshy]

Posted: 8/18/06 at 1:39pm

I adore Anna Maxwell Martin and can't wait to see her in the role. Bit sceptical about Dreyfus but I'll reserve judgment until I see it. Anyone have any opinions about Hayden, other in this role or others, as I know nothing about him? :)

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 8/18/06 at 1:47pm

It's interesting that Hayden is reprising his performance as Cliff, having previously been one of the replacements in the recent Broadway revival. He was great in "Judgment at Nuremberg," although that's the only thing I've seen him in. His singing is pretty lackluster on the "Carousel" recording, but assuming Cliff's solo is cut in this production as well, the character hardly sings.

Does anyone know how he is able to work in both the U.S. and England? Does he have duel citizenship or is there some kind of deal that's been made between the unions for this production?

[Kringas]

Posted: 8/18/06 at 3:08pm

Does anyone know which version of the show they are using? It seems to change from revival to revival.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 8/18/06 at 3:44pm

I presume it will be something a bit different than either the original Broadway script or the Sam Mendes script. Every major revival seems to pull different elements from the previous versions. I suppose it will depend on what the director's concept for the material is. I dont think Michael Hayden has duel citizenship, but maybe. I think he's just being done as an Equity exchange. Tons of those this season.

[otis33]

Posted: 8/18/06 at 3:50pm

Michael actually lives in London. His wife is British. While he was in NYC doing Festen, the rest of his family was still in London.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 8/18/06 at 3:55pm

Ah ha! Thanks for clearing that up Otis. I'm pretty sure he was taken to London as part of an Equity exchange for CAROUSEL as he was fresh out of Julliard; I wonder if he met his wife while he was over there performing.

[LadyLizaElliott]

Posted: 8/18/06 at 3:58pm

OMG James Dreyfus as the Emcee! so excited! he will be fantabulous!

[ahimsa]

Posted: 8/18/06 at 4:06pm

Have you been to the Cabaret web site?

http://www.cabaret-the-musical.co.uk

I'm not sure from the graphics just what direction they intend to go. Very deco with lots of fushia and black. Heavy on the Kit Kat.

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 8/21/06 at 1:57pm

Note to self: marry an English woman.


EDIT: By the way, that is a very cool website. Updated On: 8/21/06 at 01:57 PM