Would any television network have the guts to livecast CABARET?

Isn't it likely that a star-filled cast could be assembled for a livecast presentation of CABARET now? This is the kind of mainstream culture I think needs to be highlighted now.

It's not the kind of "family-friendly" musical the networks typically choose, but didn't GYPSY with Bette Midler attract a good-sized audience?

Instead of a live telecast, i'd much rather have sam Mendes and rob Marshall adapt their version for the silver screen... or for HBO and Netflix

Updated On: 8/27/17 at 02:43 PM

Are there any mature themes in CABARET that are beyond what has been seen in other network television shows? Would advertisers be reluctant to purchase time for their commercials?

I think it might, one day. But it just got revived in 2014, it's had its fair share of the limelight. Fox and NBC are venturing out into more mature shows- JCS, Rent. Of course Cabaret is a bit more risqué, but it has similar content.

bk said: "If I never have to see the Mendes/Marshall "vision" it will be too soon. I want the Cabaret as it was written originally - that's it - nothing else. Do what you will with that version, but that's the version that the authors put on Broadway and it was a game-changer.

There are three different versions of Cabaret: 1966, 1987, 1998. The authors put all of them on Broadway. The first two were directed by Prince, the third was by Mendes/Marshall. Then there is the movie which is version number 4.



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bk said: "If I never have to see the Mendes/Marshall "vision" it will be too soon. I want the Cabaret as it was written originally - that's it - nothing else. Do what you will with that version, but that's the version that the authors put on Broadway and it was a game-changer.

That's a legitimate feeling, but it is a non-sequitur. And it harbors contempt (which is OK too) for the authors who, as noted, enthusiastically supported all of the Broadway productions, including the one you hope never to see again. (And guess what? Your wish has been granted: you don't have to see it.)

Oh, Hog - are you now going to follow me and post after every comment I make. Sounds very familiar.

PatrickDC said: "I wonder if a non-major network like MTV, Bravo, or A&E would take it on? While they may not have big money for a live broadcast, a cabaret can be relatively inexpensive to produce at least set-wise. The club, boarding house, a simple train station and train interior, not much else. Pop stars could be the Kit Kat Girls which would draw the young demographic.

Have you WATCHED Bravo and/or A&E in the two decades? Bravo is now the "Real Housewives" network and A&E is the "Storage Wars"/ "Hoarders" /"Interventions" network. They've both long since abandoned anything having to do with the performing arts.

MTV MIGHT try "Cabaret" if they got Taylor Swift or Arianna Grande as Sally and Justin Timberlake as the Emcee!

bk said: "Oh, Hog - are you now going to follow me and post after every comment I make. Sounds very familiar"

huh? I follow threads, not people, and I post comments only (a) in the ones in which I am interested and (B) in which someone says something warranting a response. I understand you might bristle at being called out on nonsense, but don't misapprehend what I am doing just to feel better. (Or do. Why should I care?)

I think it could be really great, and why not? Michelle Williams would be a marquee name. And we know she can do it.

They could basically plop the most recent revivals cast in the movie and it would sell like hot cakes, just because of Emma stone. And at the same time Danny Burstein would make his big break. Like why hasn't it happened yet. Are Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall really too busy?

Dear Hog: I get it now, I really do - took a while, though. I offer opinions - you may find them nonsensical, but I find just about everything you post pedantic and nonsensical - so, funny how that works. But I get it now, I really do.

PatrickDC said: "If MTV was pleased with the ratings and response for Legally Blonde they might be willing to try Cabaret. And there are others they could do: Rent, American Idiot, Spring Awakening, and maybe even Avenue Q."



Since it's been ten years and they haven't made any further forays into broadcasting musicals I'm going to guess that MTV wasn't over the moon with the ratings and response to Legally Blonde.