West End CABARET Revival (and B’way Transfer?) - News & Discussion Thread — Page 8

Jordan Catalano said: "Anywhere center dress circle is a great view"

Thanks. On either side?

chrishuyen said: "When we went we got tickets on the "back side" of the circle as they were cheaper. I don't think they impact the view as they did a pretty good job acting to all sides. The seats are a bit cramped there (though not sure how they fare compared to the regular seats) and you have to cross the stage to get to them since they're a temporary structure so there's also no access to the mezzanine bar or anything if that's a concern for you"

Thanks for the response. I may suck it up and spring for a table since it’s vacation but I’m not sure. 

^ That was my experience as well. It was great for the rest of the show, though. A particularly interesting moment was when during "What Would You Do" Schneider turned away from Cliff, and just our section of the audience got to see this look of restrained emotion on her face. Brilliant staging/acting.

Point is, either section is great, except for during the title number, but even that's not too bad.

Saw this twice last week. The first time it was Andre Refig as the emcee and second with Fra Fee.  I was initially disappointed when the emcee that came out was not Fra....However, Andre did an amazing job and is actually a better singer. Fra did an commendable job as well but some of this singing parts were inaudible or low (not sure if it's his mic that night or what..)  The notable difference is that there is one scene when the Emcee came out in the clown costume (not sure the name of the song!), Fra was fully clothed while Andre was not.

Any new rumblings about New York?

The remodel of the Playhouse in London took about 3-4 months, so if this production is transferring into the Lyceum this spring, they better get crackin’.

If nothing is announced in the coming weeks, I’d imagine the transfer will be next season or perhaps not at all.

 

 

The West End production now has tickets available through December 2023. 

I loved Callum Scott Howells in It's a Sin, and Madeline Brewer continues to be one of the best things about The Handmaid's Tale, so I'm very curious to hear about their performances in Cabaret.



 

I had no idea Madeline Brewer was in this. I’d love to catch her. Not a huge name by any means but definitely great casting! 

Dylan Smith4 said: "Since the Lyceum is gonna be available in January, could we possibly see a transfer by Summer 2023? I know, I’m getting my hopes up again but was just wondering."

I doubt they'll want to keep the theatre vacant that long without a production, plus find time to renovate or alter it if they want to closely replicate what is being done in the West End. I would think an early Fall or Winter 2023.

CABARET is happening in the 2024-25 season.

 

Question for anyone who would know - when is the next schedule cast change for this production? I’m planning a UK trip for the spring