What exactly is a cabaret act?

[bwguyhottie]

Posted: 7/22/04 at 5:30pm

I know this might sound stupid, but for someone such as myself, living in a town completely devoid of culture, I have never been able too see a cabaret. Should I go..what can I expect? What is it that makes the difference between a cabaret and a one man/woman solo musical? The presence of a hand mic?

Thanks

[JakeB]

Posted: 7/22/04 at 5:33pm

There's no storyline. It's not scripted. Etc.

[AnothaPartofMe]

Posted: 7/22/04 at 7:10pm

Peter Allen was a cabaret act when he went out on his own... just a person singing material (usually their own).

[PB ENT.]

Posted: 7/22/04 at 9:17pm

Cabaret, As I've expereinced, is one artist (or two) telling a story or conveying a message through selected songs. They most often have a "theme" and they are often loosly scripted by the perfomer. The scripting is brief and helps advance the songs and sets the mood.

Typically, a Cabaret show is often one performer with a piano or small band. They perform about 90 min. with/without a break. A Cabaret room is usually a smaller venue of about 100 or less with tables and drinks and light fare. Oten there's a cover charge or drink minimum.

I love Cabaret! It's a great way to really see what's in a performers heart through their music and presentation.

Updated On: 7/22/04 at 09:17 PM

[Gothampc]

Posted: 7/22/04 at 11:17pm

I have to disagree with some of you. Some cabaret acts are entirely scripted, it seems that the performer is speaking extemporaneously, but it's all been written down and rehearsed.

[bwaybabe85]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:16am

Does one have to be over 21 to attend a cabaret because of the drink minimums?

[Sumofallthings]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:17am

Life is a cabaret.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:18am

I seriously considered posting that, sum.

... come to the Cabaret....