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.
| Area 1A | Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3 | Area 4 | |
| All previews (June 21–25) | $81.00 | $70.00 | $52.00 | $44.00 | $39.00 |
| Tues, Wed evenings; weekday matinees | $85.00 | $74.00 | $58.00 | $48.00 | $43.00 |
| Sun, Thu evenings, Opening Nights | $94.00 | $83.00 | $67.00 | $59.00 | $52.00 |
| Fri evenings, Sat, Sun matinees | $98.00 | $87.00 | $71.00 | $63.00 | $58.00 |
| Saturday evenings | $105.00 | $94.00 | $78.00 | $70.00 | $65.00 |
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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.
This production contains mature themes, sexual content, portrayals of drug and alcohol usage, depictions of Nazism and swastikas, references to abortion, moments of violence, strong language and the use of production effects.
Run time
Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes (including intermission)
Accessibility
ASL-interpreted, audio-described and open-captioned performances are available on select dates.
Cabaret
Wurtele Thrust
Accessibility
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.
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.
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.
Sunday, June 29 at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 2 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, July 6 at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 12 at 1 p.m.
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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