Cabaret

book by JOE MASTEROFF
based on the play by JOHN VAN DRUTEN
and stories by CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD
music by JOHN KANDER
lyrics by FRED EBB
directed by JOSEPH HAJ
Wurtele Thrust Stage

A provocative musical masterpiece

Inside Berlin’s sultry Kit Kat Klub, a charismatic Master of Ceremonies invites patrons to partake in a decadent world of musical numbers, kicklines and torrid affairs — a welcome reprieve from the ever-growing Nazi influence just outside its doors. As the political unrest nears a tipping point, the beautiful life the cabaret promises slowly begins to fade, putting love, friendship and loyalties to the test. This Tony Award-winning sensation, featuring masterful hits such as “Willkommen,” “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Maybe This Time,” is a daring and dazzling musical you won’t want to miss. 

Three things to know

  • Cabaret quickly became a critical and box office success, running on Broadway for 1,165 performances in its original production. It won the 1967 Tony Award for Best Musical and Grammy Award for Best Score.
  • Kander and Ebb based their musical on the play I Am a Camera by John Van Druten, a British-American playwright best known for romantic comedies. Van Druten in turn based his play on The Berlin Stories by British-American novelist Christopher Isherwood who, like Clifford, was living in Berlin in 1930.
  • In an interview with Broadway Direct in 2024, Kander praised Cabaret's ongoing relevance, stating, "When we first did the show, it was only 20 years after World War II, and it was reflective and a history lesson. But ever since then, and particularly now, it seems like we're doing it all over again."

Venue info

This production will take place on the Wurtele Thrust Stage.

Pro tip: Can't do stairs or have a special seating request? Call the Box Office for details. 

Ticket prices

Ticket prices range from $39 to $105, including handling fees. Read about our ticket handling fees and policies

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Group sales

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Content advisory 

This production contains mature themes and the use of production effects. Click below for more details. Because content sensitivities vary from person to person, we encourage you to call the Box Office to determine if this production is suitable for you and your party.

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Run time

Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes (including intermission)

 

Accessibility

ASL-interpreted, audio-described and open-captioned performances are available on select dates.

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Relaxed performance

The Guthrie will offer a relaxed performance of Cabaret on Sunday, August 3 at 1 p.m. Although these performances are open to all patrons, they are intentionally modified to accommodate patrons with sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences or challenges attending the theater.

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A Guthrie Symposium: Cabaret

Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Dowling Studio

Artists, historians, musical theater buffs and Cabaret fans are invited to join us for an immersive event inspired by the Tony Award-winning masterpiece that has captivated audiences and influenced pop culture since its Broadway debut in 1966. Attendees will enjoy presentations and mini lectures on the impact, history and artists of the Weimar Republic, music of the era, a How’d They Do That? Workshop and more. Save the date, and stay tuned for more details! 

Tickets will go on sale soon. 

Post-play discussions

Patrons are invited to stay in the theater following select performances for a 20-minute conversation about the production facilitated by Guthrie staff. Cast members may join the discussion as they are able. 

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Kit Kat Bar at Cabaret 

Leave your troubles behind and step inside the Kit Kat Bar at Cabaret! Sponsored by Suntory Global Spirits, this pop-up bar on Level Four is serving up specialty cocktails, wine, beer and spirit-free delights with a Cabaret twist throughout the run. Bar service begins 90 minutes before showtime and is available through intermission.  

Video

In rehearsal

Explore Cabaret with Director Joseph Haj as he shares the importance of the American book musical, his excitement for the production’s Guthrie debut and more.

Artists

Cast  
Ernst Ludwig Sasha Andreev
Herr Schultz Remy Auberjonois
Frӓulein Schneider Michelle Barber 
Rosie Stephanie Anne Bertumen 
Herman/Sailor Joe Bigelow
Texas Vie Boheme
Victor/Sailor Berto Borroto
Bobby Brian Bose
Swing Dorian Brooke
Clifford Bradshaw Jason Forbach
Max Jon Andrew Hegge
Hans/Rudy Nathan Huberty
Emcee/Customs Official Jo Lampert
Swing  Abby Magalee
Swing Joey Miller
Frenchie Andrea Mislan
Sally Bowles Mary Kate Moore
Lulu Janely Rodriguez
Frӓulein Kost/Fritzie Monet Sabel
Helga Elly Stahlke 
Swing Jon Michael Stiff 
   
Creative  
Director Joseph Haj 
Choreographer

Casey Sams

Music Director

Mark Hartman

Scenic Designer

Marion Williams

Costume Designer

Jen Caprio

Lighting Designer

Josh Epstein

Sound Designer

Mikaal Sulaiman

Resident Dramaturg

Carla Steen

Vocal Coach

Keely Wolter

Fight Director/Intimacy

Annie Enneking

Gender Consultant

Jay Owen Eisenberg

Resident Casting Director

Jennifer Liestman

Stage Manager

Jason Clusman

Assistant Stage Manager

Karl Alphonso

Assistant Stage Manager

Lyndsey R. Harter

Assistant Stage Manager

Laura Topham

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