Composer

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John Kander

Genre

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Musical Theatre

Style

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Musical Theater

Compose Date

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1966

Average_duration

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44:45

Cabaret is a musical that was composed by John Kander, with lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Joe Masteroff. The musical is based on the 1951 play "I Am a Camera" by John Van Druten, which was adapted from the novel "Goodbye to Berlin" by Christopher Isherwood. Cabaret premiered on Broadway in 1966 and has since become a classic of the musical theatre canon. The plot of Cabaret is set in Berlin in 1931, during the rise of the Nazi party. The story follows the lives of several characters who are all connected to the Kit Kat Klub, a seedy nightclub where the Emcee presides over a series of cabaret performances. The main character is Sally Bowles, a British cabaret singer who becomes involved with an American writer named Cliff Bradshaw. As the political situation in Germany becomes more dangerous, Sally and Cliff's relationship is tested, and they must decide whether to stay in Berlin or leave before it's too late. Cabaret is known for its iconic score, which includes songs like "Willkommen," "Cabaret," and "Maybe This Time." The music is characterized by its jazzy, vaudevillian style, which reflects the decadence and hedonism of the Weimar era. The show also features a number of dance numbers, choreographed by Bob Fosse, which are known for their sensual and provocative style. Cabaret premiered on Broadway in 1966, where it ran for over 1,100 performances and won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The show has since been revived several times on Broadway and in the West End, and has been adapted into a number of film and television productions. The most famous of these is the 1972 film adaptation, which starred Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles and Joel Grey as the Emcee. Overall, Cabaret is a powerful and provocative musical that explores themes of love, politics, and the human condition. Its timeless score and iconic characters have made it a beloved classic of the musical theatre canon, and it continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

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