A brand new Cabaret cast is to take over in West End performances at the Kit Kat Club from May 29th.
Making her West End debut in the iconic role of Sally Bowles is Maude Apatow. The Euphoria actress is currently starring as 'Audrey' in a production of Little Shop of Horrors in New York.
Mason Alexander Park will take over as the Emcee in the show. Park is perhaps best known for roles in Netflix TV series such as The Sandman, and Cowboy Bebop.
Commenting on the new appointment Park said: “I am so thrilled to be joining this remarkable production playing a role that has changed my life continuously over the years, in a show that is unfortunately more timely than ever. To sing these songs and tell this story as a trans person in a time in which many of the themes of the show are slowly reentering the public consciousness, with politicians targeting my community and the communities at the center of this piece is a harrowing, exciting, and necessary challenge that I am so looking forward to taking on.”
Other key members of the cast of Cabaret include Beverley Klein as Fraulein Schneider, Teddy Kempner who takes over as Herr Schultz, Michelle Bishop as Fraulein Kost, Danny Mahoney as Ernst Ludwig, Nathan Ives Moiba as Cliff Bradshaw, Sophie Maria Wojna, Gabriela Benedetti, Adam Taylor, Charles Croysdill, Laura Delany, Grant Neal, Matthew Gent, Ying Ue Li, Ela Lisondra, Sally Frith, Chris O’Mara, Hicaro Nicolai, Toby Turpin, and Patrick Wilden. For certain performances, Emily Benjamin will play the role of Sally Bowles.
The plot of Cabaret is set in early 1930s Berlin, and centres around the goings on in the notorious Kit Kat Club, most notably the relationship between American writer Cliff Bradshaw and club singer Sally Bowles.
The musical by Kander and Ebb includes well-known songs including "Money," "Mein Herr," and "Maybe This Time."
Cabaret is directed by Rebecca Frecknall and features sound design by Nick Lidster, scenic and costume design by Tom Scutt, choreography by Julia Cheng, and lighting design by Isabella Byrd.
Booking & Theatre Info For Cabaret
The Kit Kat Club (Playhouse Theatre) is a medium size West End venue which has been adapted and transformed to accommodate the resident production of Cabaret. The seats in the Stalls section of the theatre provide the best view of the stage, with no restrictions even at the very rear however, try to sit centrally if possible, as the gradual rake in the seating means that views may be blocked by members of the audience if seated at the rear. The first three rows of the Dress Circle also offer very good views of the stage.
The front rows of the Dress Circle are often discounted due to the curve of the seating and are good value for money for those on a budget and looking to secure cheap Cabaret tickets, and although there is limited legroom in these seats they offer good value with row E of the Dress Circle regularly discounted and generally offering good views. Avoid the Upper Circle if possible as quite severe restrictions can affect the view of the stage from this section.