Broadway Review: Cabaret - Bored and Confused Episode 10
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 เม.ย. 2024
- Welcome to Bored and Confused! Today, I'm reviewing the iconic Broadway show, Cabaret. From the ever-changing numbers to the revamped August Wilson Theater, this performance offers a fresh take on the classic. Eddie Redmayne's captivating portrayal of the emcee sets the stage, but some costume choices and sightline issues may leave audiences puzzled. Despite this, Cabaret delivers an immersive experience with its fabulous outfits, engaging performances, and iconic songs. While the theater-in-the-round setup adds to the atmosphere, I'll share tips for the best seats to avoid sightline struggles. Overall, Cabaret on Broadway is a must-see for theater enthusiasts, promising a night of glitz, glamour, and a touch of confusion. Don't miss out-grab your tickets now and immerse yourself in the magic of Broadway! 🎭🌟
This revival isn't half as innovative as it thinks it is. The 1998/2014 revivals also drew the audience immersively into the world of the Kit Kat Klub at Studio 54-- AND with the SUPERB Alan Cumming!! This revival obviously tips its hat too early, and thinks it is so daring and provocative. It looks so much WORSE than other superior revivals.
I LOVED the Alan Cumming revival. there's a reason why they remounted it again on Broadway.
I also loved the 1998 version. I saw it on tour with the great Norbert Leo Butz (who was great but not yet legendary). It was in LA with the full Kit Kat Klub transformation of the theater. Teri Hatcher was Sally. Then I saw it in Dallas with Butz and Lea Thompson. Then I saw it on Broadway with no one special in the lead roles, but Blair Brown as Fr. Schneider. Finally I saw the relaunch with Cummings and Michelle Williams. That’s more than I’ve seen any show other than Always, Patsy Cline.
I don’t see the point of the changes in this version. Though I haven’t seen it and I’m only going from reviews and promotions.
I don’t see the point of the updates to Sunset Blvd.
I kind of see the point of the recent Oklahoma!
I really didn’t get the point of that Sweeney Todd production that was set in an insane asylum and the characters played all the instruments, but I did see that one and it had Patti LuPone so of course I enjoyed it!
I dont see the point in people commenting on shows they havent seen...
'It' thinks it is innovative does it? I think 'it' just thinks that doing carbon copies of shows which come before it and bowing down to nostalgia will be the death of theatre.
@@yedis1750 we both have points we don’t see.
In the Brazil production,it is way more immersive,every seat is a table to look like you are on the club but the chairs aren't comfortable,great review!
I'm buying my ticket to Brazil!
Originally, Kost sings Tomorrow Belongs To Me at the engagement party at the end of act one but it would make and make no sense for her to be interrupting the love song, Married, between Schultz and Schneider. It would be a plebeian choice to suddenly make her want a husband.
Yeh, it was confusing. I didn't get why. Maybe someone else who has seen the show can make sense of that choice.
I thought it was too deconstructed and self knowing the pre-show is a gimmick- have seen better Carbarets
But have you had a better Cabernet?
While it was flashy, I have seen better productions with the story.
But have you seen flashier productions? :-)
I interpreted the suits at the end as them blending in with the n@zis rather than trying to fight them
I think that's the correct interpretation. I just didn't like how it looked on Sally for her big number. You'd think she'd be wearing a cabaret outfit for a song that declares her love of the Cabaret.
Eddie is too,alpha male to get the humor.
Epilepsy behavior apparently.
Huh?
I don't know if I'd describe Eddie as Alpha.
@@MatthewHardyMusical he is a leading man. I like the role when played by s character actor. As damaged as Sally!
@@jeffreywillstewart Interesting, I've never considered Eddie as a leading man. I thought it was an unusual choice when he was cast as Marius in Les Mis.
FLOP!
Awww. Don't say that. It was a hit in London! I hope it has a decent run. I want theater people to get paid!
@@MatthewHardyMusical So American's either don't see true art or the British have low standards! :)
@@donnyslader9025 Neither Americans nor Brits are a monolith. You will find a variety of reactions to theatrical productions on both sides of the pond. Also remember that the Broadway production is not a carbon copy of the West End production. Many times I have enjoyed a production more on the west end than I have on broadway and vice versa.
@@MatthewHardyMusical
I JUST SAW THIS 'CABARET' IN LONDON ON 5/11/24. AN AMERICAN THEATER PROFESSIONAL SINCE 1975, I FOUND THIS NEW VERSION OF 'CABARET' THE MOST BIZARRE TWISTED PIECE OF SHIT I'VE EVER SEEN, AND THAT SAYS QUITE A LOT. THEY HAVE TURNED AN ICONIC HISTORY MAKING BROADWAY MUSICAL OF 1965 INTO A SICK, MORBID, HORROR STORY.
@@larryabramsky1214 Thanks Larry! It is dark and bizarre. But hey, maybe that's what some people are into? And truthfully, the rise of the Nazis was a sick, morbid horror story. But I get it, I like a little more light and joy in my theater experience before being plunged into the darkness and despair.
Reviewed as "The Worst Musical on Broadway"...
Who said? Did they not see Heart of Rock and Roll?
@@MatthewHardyMusical Reviewers.