Come to the Cabaret! Riverside Theatre Works presents the multi-Tony-winning musical, Cabaret, beginning May 9 and running through May 18 at the historic French’s Opera House in Hyde Park.
Based on a book by Christopher Isherwood, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, Cabaret is set in 1931 Berlin at the seedy Kit Kat Klub. It revolves around the young English cabaret performer Sally Bowles and her relationship with American writer Cliff Bradshaw. Guiding the story is the Master of Ceremonies, who takes the audience on a journey that parallels the Nazis’ rise to power.
The setting of play will mimic the Kit Kat Klub, with an immersive experience that features cabaret-style seating, including seating directly on the stage.
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Director Kevin Mark Kline has a distinct vision for this production, which he hopes will seduce the audience by painting a picture of pre-war Berlin as provocative, naughty, sexy, but also vibrant and exciting. Says Mr. Kline, “Cabaret has become too dark and overly sexualized. A modern audience feels they know what to expect from this show, so most productions give the audience exactly what they are expecting from the start - a dark mood, an over-sexualized emcee, gaunt female Kit Kat Klub girls, etc. The Nazi influence is typically felt from the first chords of the opening number. I feel it’s important to show the transformation that mirrors the Nazi rise to power over the course of the play.”
In addition to Mr. Kline, the production team includes choreographer Lisa Yanofsky and musical director Danielle Clougher. Performances take place May 9 and 10 at 8 p.m., May 11 at 2 p.m., May 16 and 17 at 8 p.m., and May 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20 to $25 and can be purchased by visiting www.rtwboston.org, or by calling 866-811-4111.
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About Riverside Theatre Works
Riverside Theatre Works, the only live theater venue in Hyde Park, is dedicated to building a community through theater. Riverside presents quality performances for all ages, nurtures local talent with classes and lessons, and offers affordable ticket prices, scholarships and outreach programs.
Riverside is located at 45 Fairmount Ave. in Hyde Park’s historic Logan Square.
